"Sharrie's Fukuoka Dimension" Fukuoka by Sharrie

Fukuoka Travel Guide: 54 reviews and 58 photos

Japan is a country which fascinates me since I first visited when I was a teenager. To me, it's the most interesting country in the world. It's truly a unique and cultured civilization! Everything seems to be in its scheme of things here. It's so distinctive that every item produced here is a work of art in itself. A simple pair of chopsticks, a lunch box (esp. its lacquered ware), a ceramic bowl, an umbrella, a pencil & a piece of paper... each designed with care & perfection. The Japanese are truly excellent in details!

I love Japanese products. Spent most of my traveling $$$ over in the Japanese economy than anywhere else in the world. Crazy? Perhaps. But there's something to be said about having the freedom to do what one wants in life, no matter how short the time period is. It's something which one day in the future I will reflect upon and feel happy & contented about life. That's Japan to me.

While I've visited & written much about Japanese cities, FUKUOKA is a city in the island of Kyushu where we landed on & move on to the rest of the island the next day. So, I've decided to dedicate this page into an art & food culture page instead of the usual city page. By now, you'd most probably have come to know about my passion for Japanese dolls.

Have you ever looked at a doll & connect? It's like one is capable of seeing one's own inner vision? I've always felt that dolls "speak" through their facial expressions & postures. I would know as soon as I see one that I wanted to bring home. It's like love at first sight. It reawakens a certain emotion and memories. And dolls are wonderful in this sense... they are capable of opening deeper dimensions.

Web Resources
Area Code: 92
Yellow Pages: Itp.ne.jp
Newspaper: Asahi Shimbun

Last visit to Fukuoka: Dec 1993
Intro Updated Jun 24, 2004
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Reviews (25)

Kyo-Ningyo. Things to Do (17)

KYO-NINGYO: Kyoto Doll. Kyo-Ningyo display many local manners & customs of a history of more than 1000 years.... more travel advice

This is my favorite :) Things to Do (17)

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Kyoto dolls. Things to Do (17)

Kyoto dolls are very famous not only in Japan but in foreign countries too. It has been a common practice for Japanese... more travel advice

Collector's Item. Things to Do (17)

The richness of expression, innocent gaze, natural-looking hair & eyes & the refinement of the clothing are some of the... more travel advice

Local Customs (6)
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Comments (16)

ZanieOR May 19, 2004 at 11:49 PM Report Abuse

I agree about the food tips. I want the cookbook. Your dolls are lovely, and really reflect the culture.
pepples46 Sep 16, 2002 at 7:30 PM Report Abuse

Sharrie ..u're local customs tips are better then a cookbook..made me hungry, love that kinda food!
SilverVelvet Jul 30, 2002 at 7:25 PM Report Abuse

A beautifully crafted page.
miksu Jun 23, 2002 at 12:05 PM Report Abuse

Great page & info Sharrie....
Arenas Mar 2, 2002 at 5:37 AM Report Abuse

Great page and pictures greetings from Spain!
tompt Dec 18, 2001 at 5:35 AM Report Abuse

If you ever visit again don´t miss the Saibu Gasmuseum, it ha
bugalugs Oct 28, 2001 at 2:11 PM Report Abuse

excellent page
SirRichard Oct 5, 2001 at 9:48 AM Report Abuse

You are an encyclopedia in Japan!!
o00o Oct 3, 2001 at 9:00 AM Report Abuse

When r u coming to JPN?
acemj Sep 29, 2001 at 9:11 AM Report Abuse

Great food education!