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Fukushima (福島, Fukushima; "Good-Fortune Island") may refer to:

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Beyond the nuclear narrative

While Fukushima often appears in headlines for reasons beyond tourism, the city offers a layered cultural palette that many visitors overlook. Its historic castle ruins sit beside modern art installations, creating a dialogue between feudal heritage and contemporary expression. Small family-run workshops specialise in lacquerware and indigo-dyed textiles, providing hands‑on experiences that reveal the city's craft lineage. A stroll through the local market reveals seasonal produce—particularly the region’s famed peaches and rice—anchoring the urban landscape in agricultural rhythms that have persisted for centuries.

Seasonal rhythms for the discerning traveller

Fukushima’s climate gifts each season with a distinct flavour. Early spring brings the cherry‑blossom lined avenues of the city park, but the quieter celebration occurs in late April when local shrines host tea‑ceremony gatherings under the blossoms. Autumn is marked by the harvest festivals along the Abukuma River, where lanterns float downstream, offering a reflective ambience absent from the more commercial festivals elsewhere. Winter, though cold, is a prime time for onsen‑linked stays—steaming baths fed by the region’s geothermal activity, paired with hearty regional stews that warm both body and spirit.

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Fukushima’s rail hub connects the Tohoku Shinkansen with regional lines, but the most nuanced journeys unfold on the local bus routes that thread through the surrounding vineyards and historic hamlets. Purchasing a prepaid IC card simplifies transfers, yet seasoned travellers often opt for the day‑pass offered by the Fukushima City Bus, granting unrestricted access to the lesser‑known art districts and countryside viewpoints. For cyclists, the disused rail corridors have been converted into flat, sign‑posted bike paths—ideal for exploring the city’s outskirts at a leisurely pace while avoiding the congestion of main thoroughfares.

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Fukushima

Beyond the nuclear narrative

Seasonal rhythms for the discerning traveller

Travel craft: navigating Fukushima’s transport web