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Hey guys! How is it going?
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My name is Michaela, and I've been living in Japan since 2005.
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It's a long time. But I don't live in Tokyo or Osaka or Kyoto
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I've spent the last seven years in the southern island of Kyushu.
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I've lived in Miyasaki Prefecture, Kumamoto Prefecture, and I've the last four years living in Fukuoka.
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And some of you might know this already, but there's a surprising amount of people who don't.
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And when they find out, they are always shock. Why don't you go to Tokyo?
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But you know, I've always just felt more comfortable here.
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My parents came to visit, and they stayed here for ten days.
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And during that time, I showed them every aspect of Fukuoka and Japanese culture that I could.
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It was like through watching them discover Japan I was able to rediscover why I felt so strongly about Fukuoka.
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It sounds lame but it's actually true.
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They were able to experience both the traditional side of Japan and Japanese culture and the modern twist that Fukuoka brings with its relaxing beaches and the chill people.
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If you're planning on coming to Japan, Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, they are great places but those are the tourist destinations.
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If you wanna experience real Japan, you gotta go somewhere new, you gotta go somewhere exciting, and I challenge you.
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Next time you're travelling through Japan, try to go off the beaten path because other cities in Japan may not be tourist attractions but they are still worth checking out.
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There is more to Japan than just Tokyo, and for now, I have no plans to move to Tokyo.
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I would rather stay in Fukuoka, and I plan to stay here for a long time.
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So hopefully I answered some questions and gives you a little broader look into Japan.
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Until next time, Michaela- dishta!