Entrance to Kushida Shrine, built 757

Fukuoka, Japan

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March 6th 2008
We hopped over to the seaside town of Fukuoka for a quick weekend trip at the end of February. We got there in the early morning and checked in to the Hyatt Regency Hotel in an area called Hakata. As usual, we found the weather outside of South Korea much more agreeable! We hopped on the subway and checked out some of the city's famous shrines and temples. The most recognizable is Kushida Shrine, ... read more

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more