Day 1: A dead looking Kawabata Shopping Arcade, 24hr MaxValu and Red Light District - Fukuoka, Japan

I remember the last time I went to Fukuoka, I also wen to Kawabata Shopping Arcade (Buy 45).  It was before covid-19.  I remember it was full of people and all the shops were opened.  Now that I visit again in November 2023, there isn't even 10% of shoppers in the area and many shops are closed.  For the ones that are opened, not something I would consider buying.

Had a quick walk through the shopping arcade and left.

Nearby is a 24 hour MaxValu (Buy 48).  Medicine, makeup and grocery all in one.  Love that it's 24 hour.  Something to do in the middle of the night when we don't want to go to sleep.

Eggs combo!

Tiny little instant noodle.  Cute.  But I would need to eat 3 or 4 of them to be full.

Got some toys too.

Sushi didn't look very appetizing though.

Muscle ache patches for US$0.13 a piece.  Just what I need for all the walking.  

Nearby is a street or two full of bars with escorts and all.  Didn't go in to check it out though.

Points on map:

Shop 45 - Kawabata Shopping Arcade

6-135 Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0026, Japan

Shop 48 - MaxValu

7-20 Gionmachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0038, Japan

Day 1: Flight to Fukuoka, Tyson Ramen, Hakata Old Town, Kusihida-jinja Shrine, Kawabata Shopping Arcade, AYCE BBQ Wagyu, Airbnb in Hakata

Day 2: Daichi no Udon, Dazaifu, Gundam Base, Stinky Ramen

Day 3: Yanagawa, Shintencho Shopping District, Shinjidai Izakaya

Day 4: Come Come Burger, Ainoshima Island (Cat Island), Lalaport and Gundam, Wagaya

Day 5: Gyoza at Temujin, Shopping in Hakata Station, Noiice, Shopping in Tenjin, Yatai, Convenience Store Food

Day 6: Katsudon at Hakata Toriichi, Amu Plaza, Namco, Fukuoka Airport