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A nice day in Kitakyushu. ☀️ #ig_japan #fukuokadeeps #japaneseshrine #japanawaits #fukuoka #福岡 #kitakyushu #北九州 #kitakyupics

The old pre-WWII market still thrives. #kokura #小倉 #kitakyushu #北九州 #ig_japan #japanawaits #fukuokadeeps #kitakyupics #旦過市場 #tangamarket

Fresh fish for sale at Tanga Market. These beauties go for approximately $94.00 usd. #kokura #小倉 #kitakyushu #北九州 #ig_japan #japanawaits #fukuokadeeps #kitakyupics #旦過市場 #tangamarket #fish #fishing #yellowtail #ぶり #ブリ

A side alley with bars and shops at Tanga Market. #kokura #小倉 #kitakyushu #北九州 #ig_japan #japanawaits #fukuokadeeps #kitakyupics #旦過市場 #tangamarket

The river side of Tanga Market in Kitakyushu. Tanga Market opened in the early Taisho Period (around 1913-1914) and is a historical market of 120 shops. It’s known as the "Kitchen of Kitakyush" and is beloved by the locals. The market evolved, first known as the point where ships congregated navigating up the Kamigoku River adjacent to the market. After the war, it prospered as a market dealing in fresh fish, vegetables, fruits and other fresh products. Currently, in addition to the fresh foods, there are vendors that sell prepared foods, meats, dried foods, confectionery, tea, liquor, even a 24-hour supermarket. In addition to the great food prepared by professional chefs using fresh ingredients, the area has an atmosphere of Showa Retro (Culture of the post-war period of high economic growth), which attracts many tourists. #kokura #小倉 #kitakyushu #北九州 #ig_japan #japanawaits #fukuokadeeps #kitakyupics #旦過市場 #tangamarket

A short trip to Tanga Market and they were selling Shimekazari (しめ飾り). These are hung above the doors of homes for the New Year. The New Year is one of the most anticipated and important holiday for the Japanese. It is a long celebration that usually runs December 31 to January 3. During this period, all sorts of ceremonies and customs are practiced. The Shimekazari are placed on top of the house entrance to prevent bad spirits from entering and to invite the Toshigami (歳神), or Shinto deity, to descend and visit. This traditional New Year decoration is made of shimenawa, a sacred Shinto straw rope, and other materials such as bitter oranges, ferns, and white ritual paper strips called shide. #しめ飾り #kokura #小倉 #kitakyushu #北九州 #riverwalk #ig_japan #japanawaits #fukuokadeeps #kitakyupics #旦過市場

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