Morioka and Fukuoka selected by the NY Times as one of the 52 places to go in 2023|Tourist increase and access surge immediately
The New York Times (electronic edition) in the United States selected Morioka City and Fukuoka City from Japan for its global travel feature "52 Places to Visit in 2023" published on January 12, 2023. (Photo: Morioka Castle Ruins Park)
52 destinations around the world Among them, Morioka City is introduced as the second location, and Fukuoka City is introduced as the 19th location. Morioka City has natural landscapes such as Morioka Castle Ruins Park and the Nakatsu River. The city's walks around the city, including a mix of Japanese and Western historical buildings, coffee shops, wansaba shops, bookstores, and jazz cafes, are highly evaluated. Fukuoka City was highly evaluated for its gourmet food such as yakitori, ramen, and oden served at the food stalls. Other Asian countries on the list were Bhutan and Taipei.
Morioka City says, "There are already reports that the number of tourists from Japan and abroad is increasing, such as parks and wansaba stores." He added: "The walk was open to the public last year Morioka Nostalgic Trip Town Walking Map I want you to use it."
Fukuoka City said, "I'm glad that Fukuoka's symbol, street food food, has been featured. Official tourism site ( Food stall information There has been a surge in access." He also says, "The World Aquatics Championships will be held in July this summer, attracting 40~500,000 people, and I want visitors to Japan to enjoy the food stalls."
