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Fukuoka: Day 70 to 73

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April 12th 2024
I headed to Fukuoka in the Kyushu region, western part of Japan. As a child, in geography, when I read about regions of Japan, I only remembered Kyushu, maybe because it was a cute name. I had no idea that one day I will be traveling here. Kyushu region has been the port of entry for both invaders and traders to Japan. And Fukuoka, the biggest city in the area has been at the forefront of th ... 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