The Beppu Mascot and Erin

Fukoka (Hakata) and Beppu

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September 20th 2008
After a great 300km/h train ride, we arrived at Fukuoka. It is a cool city that is on the ocean, The seafood is great here and the food variety is vast. Fukuoka is the closest big city to Korea and mainland China, bringing in migrants from all over asia. This adds a neat blend of culture. Fukoka has a really big sports team that rivals the Flames in dedicated fans. What sport?.........Baseball ... read more

Asia » Japan » Fukuoka

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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