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About Fukuoka

Little fact for ya – didja know Amsterdam’s red-light district’s got unions? Proper worker rights, benefits an’ all! Blew me mind, that. Meanwhile, here, it’s all hush-hush, back-alley vibes. Used to think it was glam, y’know, like in films – all velvet and sass. Nah, mate, it’s grim. Stale beer smell, chipped paint, lassies lookin’ bored. One time, heard a punter hagglin’ – hagglin’! – like it’s a car boot sale. Made me wanna scream, “Have some dignity, bruv!”

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Turns out we were staying right in strip club central. Or maybe brothel central. Or both. But these men were hunting down prospective customers on the streets.

Finally, I made it to the art show. It was packed! The vibe was electric. I met so many cool people. We talked about art, tech, and life. I felt so inspired. I even shared some of my work. People seemed to dig it! I was on cloud nine.

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