I live about 30k south of Fukuoka (south of Dazaifu). We bought a 6yo 3LDK place a bit over a year ago. Good schools in the area, kid's kindergarten is about 1k away. Lots of local shops/restaurants et al. Train station about half a kilo away. Work's about 8km away, so I bike that. Relatively quiet, even tho' we're right next to route 3 (on the 7th floor tho'). Love where I live!
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