Spring has finally arrived, and Autumn is already a two seasons behind. Now is the perfect time to reminisce on the autumn that was. (Ok, that was just me trying to justify the late posting these photos of Autumn in Yuusentei Garden in Fukuoka City. If ever you are in Fukuoka during Autumn, this place …
Category: Things to Do in Fukuoka
Fukuoka Day Trip: Dazaifu
Dazaifu City is the historic capital of Kyushu Island where it was governed for more than 500 years some 1300 years ago. It is therefore a must-see destination for those interested in Japanese culture, history and nature at its best. This city houses the most popular tourist attractions of Fukuoka Prefecture and a visit …
Sumo Behind the Scenes
November is always Sumo season in Fukuoka as the Grand Sumo Tournament goes to town for the Kyushu Basho. Sumo tickets are expensive and hard to come by, but to get a front seat and intimate view of the wrestlers, you don’t really have to pay a single yen. As the the tournament begins, many …