Culips Everyday English Podcast Bonus episode #170 – Four days in Fukuoka
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Mar 16, 2026 A four-day Fukuoka trip filled with record store hunts and surprising bargains. Mouthwatering local food highlights like motsunabe and hand-drip coffee. Quiet park runs that turn into an unexpected secret competition. Museum art that provokes thoughts on creation and erasure. Everyday travel routines, cafe discoveries, and grocery-store curiosities.
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Relaxed Four Day Fukuoka Itinerary
- Andrew and his wife kept a chill four-day Fukuoka trip with late mornings, short runs, record shopping, cafes, and grocery-store snack runs.
- They flew ~1 hour from Seoul, bought 20–30 used records, and ate local dishes like motsunabe and yakiniku.
Keep Travel Days Well Rested
- Prioritize rest and a relaxed schedule when traveling to enjoy long days without burnout.
- Andrew and his wife slept until ~8–9 a.m., ate grocery-store bread, then did short morning runs before heading out.
Why Japan Is A Record Shopper's Paradise
- Japanese used record stores offer superior quality, selection, and price compared with Andrew's experience in Korea.
- He estimates records in Japan are 50–70% cheaper and found a wide jazz and Japanese-music selection, buying 20–30 records.
