Revisiting Kurosaki after 5 Years: Is it still a “Shutter Town”? (4K ASMR) | Kitakyushu, Japan

Revisiting Kurosaki after 5 Years: Is it still a “Shutter Town”? (4K ASMR) | Kitakyushu, Japan

Revisiting Kurosaki after 5 years—witness the changing atmosphere of this Kitakyushu hub.

In this 4K walking tour, we explore Kurosaki Station and its surrounding shopping districts. Having last visited in 2021, I was surprised to see the lively Friday holiday energy replacing the quiet streets I remembered.

While some shutters remain down, the city’s pulse is definitely returning. Join me for a “walk after sunset” through the nostalgic yet evolving streets of Fukuoka.

🕒 Timestamps:
0:59 Kurosaki Station Plaza
2:06 Nostalgic Shopping Arcade
5:58 Shutter Streets vs. Open Shops
25:30 Restaurant & Nightlife District

📍 About this Journey:
I’ve returned to Fukuoka Prefecture to complete my Kyushu circle. Waiting for my ferry from Shin-Moji Port, I decided to revisit Kurosaki. Compared to my 2021 visit during the pandemic, the city felt much more spirited this time. It’s a quiet joy to see these changes through the lens.

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✨ Camera Equipment ✨
Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket 3

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