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Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, which opened in 1999, is a museum focusing on modern and contemporary Asian art. Located in the heart of Hakata, within a complex that includes the riverside Hakata Riverain, the museum displays art from a wide range of regions, including Japan, as well as East Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kushida Shrine, located in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, is a shrine that has long been worshipped as the main guardian deity of Hakata. It was founded a long time ago (tradition says it dates back to the 8th century during the Nara period) and has developed as a central presence protecting the city of Hakata. It is particularly well known for the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hakata Station, located in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, is one of the largest terminal stations in Kyushu and serves as the gateway to the region. Since its opening in 1889 (Meiji period), it has undergone several renovations and expansions to become what it is today. In particular, a large-scale redevelopment project in 2011 saw the establishment of the JR...

Canal City Hakata (Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture) — Overview Canal City Hakata is a large commercial complex located in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, that includes a shopping mall, a restaurant district, a cinema complex, a theater, a hotel, and more. Since its opening in the 1990s, the canal-based...