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Looking for anything anime related in Hakata? Look no further, 'cause you'll find this store in Canal City. 

Bandai Namco Cross Store


Japan in itself is already interesting for travelers but it definitely hits different for someone who watches anime. Just a background, I only started watching anime in 2020 so I didn't feel anything seeing several anime related stuff the first time I went to Hakata. 


As someone who recently became a fan, I felt "kilig" that during our stay in Hakata, there were several time-limited One Piece exhibits there such as this Mugiwara Cross Store and the Canal Aqua Panorama. 

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LUCKYYYY!!

One Piece Water Spectacle 3 was totally unexpected. We went there for the Water Fountain Show and then we saw this schedule. We ate dinner in the mall (Saizeriya) then went back to the water fountain area at 21:00.

It was Doraemon that we saw in 2019.

Japan 2019: Canal City Mall, Hakata, Fukuoka (Water Fountain Show)


Anyway, back to the Bandai Namco Cross Store Photos



We saw this on our last day in Hakata.

We were just killing time after having lunch at the Ramen Stadium and before heading to the airport. I wasn't able to look at all the Gashapon and exhibits inside because we only had about an hour to spare.


 I went around a few Gashapon machines and Mugiwara Store. HAY NAKOO! Kinda missing circa 2019 when I didn't have an interest for anything anime-related. chos. HAHAHA!


When I searched the Google Map for "Gashapon," I only saw those in Parco Mall, Tenjin. We went there but there weren't a lot of options so I concluded that it's probably 'cause we weren't in Tokyo so the choices were limited not until we saw this store in Hakata. NANI?!


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If you're an anime fan or someone who just like cool and cute stuff, better ready your wallet beforehand because you'll definitely find something you'd like. While these may have the coolest stuff, they may also have the weirdest and most random stuff as well. 

Whether to be ready because you're spending a lot, or to be ready because you'd have to restrain yourself a lot, up to you. 


This area was for the One Piece Card Game. I have no idea how the game is done though.






Mugiwara Cross Store was only until February 25, 2024 but watch out for new schedule. Shouldn't be the last time for them to have a One Piece Cross Store since the anime has a huge following. ehem





I don't always buy Gashapon Capsules but when I do, I always got the design I wanted. Kaya nawiwili!!! HAHA.

The only ones that got me trying my luck were Spy x Family and One Piece ones. 



A huge store for Anime Merchandise.

 This was our "Sayang naman" place out of all the places we visited. Like what I mentioned above, we were just killing time before our flight. We already spent our money shopping before this so we didn't have enough budget and luggage space to buy more stuff. HAHAHAHA. To think that Canal City was only a few minutes walk away from our hotel, really can't believe we failed to notice the store even if we passed by there on our way to Alpen during our second night in Fukuoka. 😂 There was even an escalator that leads to our hotel from this mall and we pass by that bridge/escalator on the way back to the hotel from the subway station.


Anyway, shouldn't be the last time. Hakata, Fukuoka?



Makabalik sana. <3

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My first love!

Shun Oguri was the reason I started watching JDoramas more than a decade ago (Hana Yori Dango, Gokusen, Hana Kimi etc.) My younger self would be elated that I am finally able to visit Japan. HAHAHA. Nakatikim na rin ng daifuku na kinain ni Makino Tsukushi bago niya makita si Hanazawa Rui tapos nahuli sila ni Dumyoji Tsukasa. 😂


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Everything, in time. 💖

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@xtintina15 While fountain show in Canal City Mall is a nightly attraction, we chanced upon a One Piece Water Spectacle that was scheduled to be shown for only a week (2/19-2/25). My Zoro fangirl heart 💚 Snippets are Zoro biased. 🤣 キャナルアクアパノラマ Canal Aqua Panorama ONE PIECE WATER SPECTACLE 3 ワノ国編 #キャナルアクアパノラマ #CanalAquaPanorama #ONEPIECEWATERSPECTACLE3 #ワノ国編 #onepiece #ronoroazoro #onepieceph #zoro #luffy #anime #hakata #fukuoka #japantravel #fountainshow #onepieceanime #strawhatpirates #strawhats ♬ original sound - xtintina
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The Sakura Season 2024 has officially begun in Fukuoka so I'm really excited for those people who were able to time their Japan travel right since this year's flowers bloomed later than forecasted.


We weren't really expecting to see Sakura flowers during our trip since this was winter season but Kushida Shrine gave us a surprise. There were three full bloom trees as early as February!

Japan 2024: Uminonakamichi Seaside Park -
Plum Blossoms are prelude to Spring

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If you're up for a Cherry Blossom Walking tour, 
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The Kushida Shrine of Hakata is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Fukuoka and its famous for its Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival. The float behind me is what they use during the said festival.

This is the last place in our itinerary since it was close to our hotel so after spending a few days without seeing lots of flowers, we were surprised to know that there were three blooming Sakura trees inside the shrine.

Japan 2019: Kushida Shrine and Tocho-ji Temple, Hakata, Fukuoka


If you're staying in Fukuoka, you might want to check the Fukuoka Tourist Pass. Prepare your itinerary beforehand so you'd be able to compute if it's more effective to purchase a day pass vs. buy individual tickets. 

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If you want a guided tour around the must visit places in Hakata, 

Book your adventure here: Hakata Highlights Day Tour




Shrine visit highlight:

Another maipilit lang Sakura experience. HAHAHA

Early bloomers of Hakata have never failed me since our first visit in 2019. 

Japan 2019: Early Sakura Bloomers in Fukuoka, Japan


oubaitori (n.) the idea that people, like flowers, bloom in their own time and in their individual ways.


Zoro balikbayan





Weather was weird that week.

We were expecting it to be a single digit in Celsius but the temperature during our stay was above 16 degrees Celsius on some days and it kept on raining/drizzling. When we left, it went back to 9 degrees the next day. Anyway, all good. Didn't need to use the bubble jacket I prepared. 



Maipilit lang!

Tinanggal ko 'yung Toilet sign sa ni-upload kong picture. HAHAHA





If you're staying in Fukuoka, you might want to check the Fukuoka Tourist Pass. Prepare your itinerary beforehand so you'd be able to compute if it's more effective to purchase a day pass vs. buy individual tickets. 

Book your adventure here: Fukuoka Day Pass

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 Everything, in time. 💖

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@xtintina15 Early bloomers of Fukuoka 🌸 Can't believe there are full bloomed Cherry bloosom trees as early as now. We were only expecting Ume/Plum blossoms but this is a very much welcomed surprise. 🌸🌸🌸 #cherryblossom #spring #sakura #hanami #spring2024 #japantrip #japantravel #sakuraflowers ♬ Mori no chiisana restaurant - 手嶌 葵



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Eversince we saw pictures from Huis Ten Bosch, we've been eyeing Fukuoka 'cause FUK airport is the closest airport to Sasebo if you're coming from Manila (MNL), Philippines. 


Fukuoka, Japan 2024: Arrival and Withdrawal Rates Comparison

First Time in Japan: Northern Kyushu Itinerary, Expenses and Travel Tips (From Hakata in Fukuoka)


Second Time in Japan: Arrival in Narita Airport, Tokyo (Sim, Where to Withdraw, Skytrain to UENO)


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We took Cebu Pacific's 3:25 PM flight from Manila to Fukuoka.

We were waiting alongside the people flying to Nagoya. Hahaha! Japan version 2.0 choices: Nagoya, Tokyo or Osaka! <3


I've lost count on how many times I've ridden an airplane in the last ten years but the feeling of excitement while looking outside the window is still the same as my first. 


Our aircraft was Airbus Neo A321. It's my first time riding this kind of airplane and it was very comfortable. You have your own USB port and the legroom/seats were more spacious than usual. The back rest are angled so seat reclining isn't an option which is great especially if you chance upon an annoying person in the row in front of you who reclines his/her seat way too much without taking you into consideration. 


We arrived at the airport. <3

While at the immigration counter, I was inline near a handsome Korean guy though I didn't know who he was but as soon as we all exited the immigration counter area, a lot of fans were cheering turns out that he is a part of the group and the entire group were all there. :)) I searched for it that night and I learned that they were the K-Pop group NCT. lolz. I saw them during their concert in Gangneung last winter but I didn't recognize them still. Pogi pa naman nung isa! :))) 


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We claimed the pocket WIFI in this area. Pocket wifi or local simcard is a must in a Japan travel not only so you'd be connected to your social networking sites but you'll be needing google map for a lot of times especially if you're doing ah DIY tour. 


Hakata Station is just 20 minutes away from the airport and we figured that it was easier to take the bus than ride the train 'cause we didn't have to drag our stuff to transfer to the domestic terminal where the train station is.

Fukuoka International Airport to Hakata Bus Station -  250 Yen. 


We prepared Yen beforehand so I don't know where in the airport will you be able to exchange money. 


From Hakata Bus Station, we followed Google map and we reached our hotel after around 20 minutes of walking. These countries are four out of the seven sister cities of Fukuoka and all the sister cities are travel goalssss! hahaha!

Oakland, USA - I've been here.
Guangzhou, China -
Bordeaux, France - 
Auckland, New Zealand -
Ipoh, Malaysia -
Atlanta, USA - 
Busan, South Korea - I've been here.


Our Northern Kyushu Itinerary:
Click on the links below for the post.

Accommodation: The Life Hostel and Bar Lounge in Hakata, Fukuoka link: here.

Claiming process of JR Pass link: here.

DAY 1:
MNL - FUK flight
We just checked in our hotel, ate dinner and we called it a night around 11 PM. :))


DAY 2: (Yufuin, Oita)
1. Yufuin Floral village
2. Kinrin Lake
3. Hells of Beppu

Bus travel from Hells of Beppu (Oita) to Yufuin
Yufuin Food Trip (esp. for match lovers!!!!) and Yufuin No Mori train ride


DAY 3: (Sasebo)
1. Huis Ten Bosch
Link: Morning
Link: Night

DAY 4: (Dazaifu, Nagasaki)
1. Tenmangu Shrine
2. Starbucks Dazaifu
3. Spectacles Bridge 
4. Fuchi Shrine and Ropeway
5. Mount Inasayama Observation Deck
6. Don Quijote

DAY 5: (Fukuoka)
1. Uminonakamichi Seaside Park
2. Ramen at Ichiran
3. Fukuoka Tower

DAY 6: (Fukuoka)
1. Tochoji temple
2. Kushida shrine
3. Ohori Park
4. Maizaru Park
5. Fukuoka Castle (Ruins)
6. Marinoa City
7. Hakata Station Mall
8. Don Quijote
9. Canal City Water Fountain Show

DAY 7:
1. Lunch at Uobei
2. Canal City
3. Sakura Viewing

Royce chocolate shopping at the airport

Departure



Japan is the only country in all of my travelling where I bought a lot of stuff to take home for myself (and for others). I don't even remember going on a shopping spree when I was in USA. HAHAHAHA! 


So ito na nga, diba! Ang dami ko ng binili. :)) Our hotel didn't have a weighing scale which we can use so imagine how stressed we were 'cause we only had 20kg each for our baggage allowance and we bought A LOT. 

After checking in our luggage and learning that I still have some Yen with me, I decided to buy an Anello backpack for me and a messenger bag for my mom. Then after passing through the immigration counter and submitting all the tax-free receipts I incurred from all the shopping, THIS ROYCE STORE WAS THERE. 


I knew that Royce is going to become a problem once I step at the airport counter 'cause based on experience, I tend to lose my rationality in front of chocolates (that I like) and matcha. Royce, in this case, is an overkill. 

Almost half the price of the Royce chocolates that are being sold here in the Philippines, ANG DAMING MATCHA, I had more than 5,000 Yen left, MINSAN LANG NAMAN, magi-ipon na lang ulit ako pang Japan next year kung gagastusin ko 'to and all other excuses I've forgiven my self for giving in that 20 minutes shemay, gusto ko kunin lahat! hahahaha!


The very first Royce product that I've tasted but I didn't get any of it.





I still remember saving for a month when they launched the special edition Matcha chocolate here in the Philippines. <3



And when I was in Japan, I mindlessly took a box of Sakura Nama chocolate just because it's Spring. :))) 




Favorite! <3 



Many times while walking back and forth the store, I was asking myself if I got too much chocolates... :)) Only to realize that coming back home means I were to give my siblings and mom a box each. HAHAHA! Kk. 10,000 yen tayo next time, Royce?! HAHAHA!


At hindi pa ko natuwa rito, I got a box of Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory Crackers on the same reasoning na kasi... mas mahal siya sa Pinas. HAHAHA. While I can do without the crackers and I've tasted more delicious soft served ice cream while in Japan, I hope that I will have more budget for Royce next time! hahaha! 


Nonetheless, I'm grateful for this Spring travel in Fukuoka. :)

We thought that we arrived a bit early and won't see Sakura flowers but we actually did a great job with timing our flight especially since Sakura blooms earlier in Fukuoka area.


After paying Royce, I only had 105 left with me. I decided to keep the 5-yen 'cause I read somewhere that it's considered a lucky coin. I bought some yen from my friend so I can afford a drink from 7-11. :))


My kawawang passport.

Sakura drink from SB and the best ever matcha chichirya that I got from Daiso Japan.



Can't capture it on camera but this is one of the most picturesque night flights I've had. The moon was shining bright so it was able to illuminate all the clouds unlike other night flights when I see nothing whenever I look outside the window. 


Thank you, Fukuoka!!! Until next time, Japan. <3



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