I really love that inside the Expo Park, there's the Tower of the Sun, designed by Japanese artist Taro Okamoto for the Expo. Even after the Expo ended and most buildings were taken down, the Tower of the Sun was left standing. That really moved me.
Expo’70 Commemorative Park | Review by Eva Chang
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Tanga Market
Tanga Market, the kitchen of Kitakyushu citizens, is a 10-minute walk from JR Kokura Station. It has a nostalgic atmosphere as if you have time-traveled back to the "Showa" era.
Tanga Market really has that traditional market vibe! Highly recommend checking it out—you can really experience what it's like for locals to shop here. 👍
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TENJIN CHIKAGAI
Tenjin area is located in Fukuoka City Chuo-ward, Kyushu’s largest downtown district. Going through the street is Watanabe Street, and to the north, Showa street. To the south is Tenjin Chikagai, an underground street, 600m in length running under Kokutai Street. There are 12 districts, with 150 shops such as apparel, gourmet food, sundries, and books.
I visited Tenjin Chikagai in Fukuoka and after shopping there, I realized Kyushu has such an awesome underground shopping street! All those trendy clothes, stylish bags, and practical shoes totally made me go crazy—I just kept swiping my card and buying stuff! Highly recommend checking this place out!
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Kaiseizan Park
Kaiseizan Park, which stretches in front of Koriyama City Hall, is an urban park that can be called a symbol of Koriyama City. The park is centered around Lake Isuzu, which was developed for irrigation, and is well known by citizens as an urban oasis.
Wow, Kaiseizan Park! The cherry blossoms are overflowing along the path, even spilling over the walls... So beautiful! 👍