Culture Fukuoka City Museum Perri Silverstein The simple but elegant Fukuoka City Museum features works from a number of world renowed and Kyushu-born artists in addition to..
Culture Fine Hakata Dolls Elena Lisina Hakata ningyo are some of the finest dolls produced in Japan. Made in Fukuoka from local clay, Hakata dolls have a long history..
Culture Tanabe Castle at Maizuru Bonson Lam Hosokawa Yusai was also known as Hosokawa Fujitaka, who built Tanabe Castle in the present town of Nishi-Maizuru. With his son Tadaoki..
9 Temples & Shrines Ankokuji Zen Temple in Fukuoka City Haruka Saijo Ankokuji Zen Temple lies in the middle of downtown Fukuoka as an urban oasis—with an interesting legend
Culture Banksy: Genius Or Vandal? (Fukuoka) 2021 Jul 2nd - Oct 31st 2021 Past Event Famous despite being anonymous, the street artist Banksy is known for a trademark stenciling technique and works that often have..
Temples & Shrines Koso Hachiman Shrine and World Peace Pagoda Anonymous The Koso Hachiman Shrine in Mojiko stands on a pretty hillside overlooking the Kanmon Strait, a short distance from the Mojiko Retro..
9 Historical Kurume Castle Marcella Dita Armilla For a great hanami spot, the sakura at Kurume Castle are a beautiful sight that should not be missed!
11 Culture Glimpses of Dazaifu Tenmangū Kim Fukuoka’s Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is built on the gravesite of renowned scholar Sugawara no Michizane, and as a result has bec..