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Sightseeing Japan · Nov 3, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min

153. The City of Fukuoka

Fukuoka is a bustling city with a relaxed vibe, known for its history, food, and seaside charm. Join Jason and Paul as they explore what makes this Kyushu hub such a special place to visit! Topics Covered: History Tochoji Temple Kushida Shrine Sumiyoshi Shrine Canal City Nakasu (Nakagawa Yatai) Tenjin Underground Mall Fukuoka Castle Ruins Ohori Park: Japanese Garden — Fukuoka Art Museum Mizuho PayPay Dome Momochi Seaside Park Fukuoka Tower Uminonakamichi Seaside Park Events: Hakata Gion Yamakasa — Hakata Dontaku Local Specialties: Hakata Ramen — Mentaiko — Motsunabe — Mizutaki How to get to/around Fukuoka Podcast Meetup 2026: Saturday Feb 7th, 2026 at 6:00pm under the Nikka Whisky Sign in Susukino, Sapporo. Join our Discord community! Become a member on Patreon!

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Fukuoka is a bustling city with a relaxed vibe, known for its history, food, and seaside charm. Join Jason and Paul as they explore what makes this Kyushu hub such a special place to visit!

Topics Covered:

History

Tochoji Temple

Kushida Shrine

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Canal City

Nakasu (Nakagawa Yatai)

Tenjin Underground Mall

Fukuoka Castle Ruins

Ohori Park: Japanese Garden — Fukuoka Art Museum

Mizuho PayPay Dome

Momochi Seaside Park

Fukuoka Tower

Uminonakamichi Seaside Park

Events: Hakata Gion Yamakasa — Hakata Dontaku

Local Specialties: Hakata Ramen — Mentaiko — Motsunabe — Mizutaki

How to get to/around Fukuoka

Podcast Meetup 2026: Saturday Feb 7th, 2026 at 6:00pm under the Nikka Whisky Sign in Susukino, Sapporo.

Join our Discord community!

Become a member on Patreon!

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