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12 Hours In Fukuoka: Unique Architecture, Cheap Ramen, A Frog Temple, Platform Zeros & The World’s Largest Bronze Statue!

Posted on May 29, 2025 by tokyofox

The most famous trail for foreign tourists coming to Japan is of course Tokyo followed by a combination of neighbouring cities Kyoto and Osaka. Some extend it to include Hiroshima and for anyone with even more time I’d suggest travelling … Continue reading →

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What The Remains of The Only National Coal Mine In Japan Look Like Nowadays

Posted on February 16, 2025 by tokyofox

My time in Fukuoka may have been very limited but I still decided to spend a major chunk of it going in search of a large, strangely-shaped sci-fi-like concrete tower that appears to look like it’s still in the process of … Continue reading →

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