Fukuoka Talk

Fukuoka City Urban Expressway

admin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:13:14 +0000

Construction on the Fukuoka City Urban Expressway is getting closer to being done. If you look at these pictures you can see how close they are to finishing. The first picture was taken while I sat in my car. The second was taken in about the same position but I took it using the driver More >

Himeshima, Fukuoka 姫島

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:28:36 +0000

A 16 minute ferry ride off the coast of Itoshima gets you to a little fishing village on Himeshima (Hime Island). Here are some pictures from my visit. Himeshima, Fukuoka “Himeshime Ferry” “Boats” “Sazae” “Sea Wall”

Higashi Hirao Park Fukuoka

admin — Sun, 09 May 2010 11:28:04 +0000

A nice little climbing wall to practice on. Nice are for a little skateboarding. Sk8 Basketball court Practice a little Tennis. This is only one little corner of a really big sports park. It’s located near Fukuoka airport and is best accessed by car. There are a good amount of free parking spots but it More >

Fukuoka Hanami 福岡の花見

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:17:10 +0000

Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) Sakura Tunnel Love Squid! Best source of transportation during Hanami is either on foot or by bicycle! Now someone is really ready to have a major Hanami Party!!

Fukuoka City Picture from the West

admin — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 03:20:33 +0000

Took this picture from a hill top on the west side of the city. You can also see some cherry blossoms. You can also see the elevated urban expressway. It costs 600 Yen from most spots and 750 Yen at one entry. Expensive but well worth it if you are trying to save some time!