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Craft Kyushu | A report from an international student living in Kyushu about the real experiences and excitement of traditional crafts

SU SU HLAING
My Experience in Okawa City

Japanese
Okawa City in Fukuoka Prefecture is a town filled with the charm of craftsmanship. I highly recommend visiting because you can enjoy traditional crafts, beautiful townscapes, and even the Lift Bridge.
🌅 The Lift Bridge

When people think of Okawa City’s landmarks, the Lift Bridge is definitely one of the first that comes to mind. The view of the red bridge is very beautiful, and it is a place I highly recommend visiting when you go to Okawa.
🌱Woodworking and Furniture

Okawa City is famous as a town of furniture, and you can feel the careful skills of its craftspeople. It is especially recommended for people who enjoy the warmth of wood.
Historic Townscape

The traditional townscape still remains, making Okawa an enjoyable place just to walk around. By taking a slow stroll, you can experience the unique atmosphere of Okawa.

Okawa City in Fukuoka Prefecture is a town famous for furniture and woodworking. When I actually visited, I was able to feel the skill of the craftspeople and the warmth of wood, which made the town very attractive. In particular, the traditional crafts have a long history, and I was able to learn about the culture unique to Okawa. The Lift Bridge, which is a landmark of Okawa, was also very impressive.
The red bridge was more powerful when I saw it in person than in photos, and I thought it was one of Okawa’s representative sightseeing spots. In addition, the historic townscape still remains, so visitors can enjoy a calm atmosphere just by walking around.
Okawa City is a place where visitors can enjoy craftsmanship, history, and beautiful scenery all at once, so it is one of the places I would recommend visiting in Fukuoka.