Category: Japan

Discovering Team Labs Forest Fukuoka – Future of Interactive Attractions?

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When I went to Japan a couple of months ago now I heard a lot of people talking about 'Team Labs' in Tokyo and recommending it. I couldn't squeeze it into my Tokyo itinerary, but when I visited Fukuoka on the southern island of Kyushu, I discovered there was another Team Labs there. So come …

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ANCIENT CAPITAL OF KYUSHU – Dazaifu! The REAL Japan!

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G'day all. Japan has it all! The crazy lights of Tokyo, the Geishas of Kyoto, history, electronics and of course, Maid Cafes. It also has ancient capitals such as Dazaifu which was once the capital of the island of Kyushu, and today it's beautifully preserved with some very special temples and a museum that lives …

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Purikura – The Japanese Photo Booth Craze – Make Andy Beautiful!

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Folks, whilst in the sunny southern city of Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan I was in the shopping mall 'Canal City' when I passed a big store full of photo booths, also known as 'Purikura' in Japan. Well, how could I not give it a go, right? Check out how it's done and what the end result …

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INCREDIBLE 41 METRE BRONZE BUDDHA – Nanzoin, Kyushu, Japan

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Folks, Japan is full of some incredible wonders from the natural to the man made, with its eye on the future yet appreciating its past. Today, a short day trip from Fukuoka in Kyushu sees me visit a place called Nanzoin, home to an incredible 41-Metre Bronze Statue of a Reclining Buddha. Come with me …

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Itoshima – Waterfalls, Temples, Caves and MORE! Explore Kyushu!

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Folks - Fukuoka is placed in Northern Kyushu perfectly for a number of day trips, and this is the first we took, to the region of Itoshima. We explore a number of places to visit in Itoshima in one day conquering public transport - including community buses. So strap yourself in as I visit the …

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Taste of Hiroshima in Fukuoka – Okonomiyaki at Denko Sekka Canal City!

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Folks - another 'Andy's Food Bites' today, and it's the Japanese speciality 'okonomiyaki' on the menu. Denko Sekka at Fukuoka's Canal City Mall does Hiroshima style okonomiyaki and they do a great job of it too, so join me et al as we tuck into this Japanese favourite and see what it's like - and …

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Exploring Kyushu’s Biggest City – Fukuoka Adventures!

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The rain can't stop this vlogger! Fukuoka is the biggest city on the southern Japanese island of Kyushu, and it's a time to go EXPLORING! What's on offer in Fukuoka? Beautiful Japanese gardens, the Canal City Mall, temples of course and a soggy view from the Fukuoka Tower to crown it all off. So come …

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Konbini Face Off – What is the Best Japanese Convenience Store?

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Folks today it's the ULTIMATE face off - Three of Japan's most popular Convenience Stores! Japan LOVES convenience stores - there are over 55,000 in Japan! Family Mart, Lawson and 7 Eleven seemed to be the most common and popular that I have seen in my Japan travels, so I thought I would compare them …

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