This David Mark Papkin post about Fukoka Japan Fukuoka (Japanese: 福岡市, Fukuoka-shi, [ɸɯ̥kɯokaꜜɕi] ⓘ) is the sixth-largest city in Japan and the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The city is built along the shores of Hakata Bay, and has been a center of international commerce since ancient times. The area…
David Mark Papkin at Itsukushima Shrine
This david mark papkin post about Itsukushima Shrine , Japan in Feb 2024 Itsukushima Shrine (厳島神社 (嚴島神社), Itsukushima-jinja) is a Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima), best known for its “floating” torii.[1] It is in the city of Hatsukaichi, in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan, accessible from the mainland by ferry…
David Mark Papkin at Yufuincho Kawakami
This david mark papkin post about Yufuincho Kawakami , Japan in Feb 2024 Tucked away in the Oita Prefecture of Kyushu island, Japan lies the quaint and charming little town of Yufuin, known for it’s gorgeous idyllic vistas, intricate traditional…