Hakata district

A quick, impromptu trip to Fukuoka

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February 11th 2011
In late November we had a little getaway to Fukuoka. This blog is quite overdue so some of the subtleties of the trip will be lost. Better late than never, I suppose. The flight from Incheon to Fukuoka took only about one hour, and the Fukuoka airport is right in the center of town, which makes it the perfect weekend escape for those living in Korea. The city is compact and the subway system ... 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