AFTER "TORA TORA TORA" CAME "LITTLE BOY" AND "FAT MAN" DROPPING ON JAPAN

The Torii gateway to Daizafu (Big Buddha) Shrine, the biggest in Kyushu. The monk is begging for alms (cash). 

Root of a tree resembling a dragon's claw.

Sprawling grounds of the Daizafu Shrine. 

I presume there is a big Buddha in the temple.

Three school girls happy possibly that their marriage prospects will be bright.

The ticket booth and escalator leading to the Kyushu National Museum Daizafu showcasing Japan's history of cultural exchanges with Asian and European countries.

A big temple deserves an equally big lantern.

Ramen in the most famous ramen restaurant of Fukuoka.

And their offering of gyoza.

One of the young staff of the restaurant. Many shops and food joints are staffed by the younger set of Japanese.

Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawks in Fukuoka. Possibly, they used the name "Sea Hawks" as they are sited next to the Sea Hawks Stadium. Sea Hawks are a Baseball Team playing in the Premier Baseball League in Japan. Couldn't catch a game as Baseball was then out of season.

Many people visit Fukuoka for shopping and dining as it's the most contemporary city in Kyushu . To cater for them, Canal City was developed as a high-end shopping mall, based the theme of a shopping mall built around a man-made canal.

A chick shopping mall attracting many young people. 

"Yatai" means street food in Fukuoka dispensed from small stalls along a canal and also in other locations in the city. Many visitors will seek it out for the novelty of eating within a confined space where customers are seated tightly on benches. Many search sites will caution readers that although it's only street food, yet the prices are as high as those charged in restaurants. But, when does one visit Fukuoka so it's well worth to give the food and experience of outdoor dining a try.

At the stall I patronised, the boss looks like a renowned actor or singer. See the customers seated next to each other.

My serving of noodles to be downed with cold Soju!

A combo of barbecued meat and beef balls.