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    When visiting Mojiko, you definitely can’t miss the adorable Banana Man!

    As soon as we saw him wearing a hat and a suit, we couldn’t help but stop and take photos.

    It turns out Mojiko used to be an important banana import port in Japan, which is why they have such a fun mascot.

    As we strolled around, we spotted Banana Man everywhere. It added a lot of charm to the whole port area and gave us plenty of cute, memorable photos.

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    Mojiko Retro is absolutely beautiful! It has such a charming, nostalgic port-town atmosphere. The streets are clean and pleasant to walk around, and strolling along the waterfront is really relaxing.

    There are lots of historic buildings, unique shops, and great food nearby. The baked curry and fugu dishes were also delicious. It’s a perfect place to spend half a day or even a full day taking a leisurely walk and snapping photos. It’s definitely somewhere I’d want to visit again.

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    The wooden interior of Mojiko Station has a romantic, retro Taisho-era vibe. I was taking side shots of the station restroom 😁 and got distracted by the water fountain next to it. There’s also a Starbucks inside the station where you can take a break.

    The banana man in Mojiko is a must-photo spot. I heard it has some connection to Taiwanese bananas. One black and one yellow, they look super cool in the sunlight.

    This place is full of the unique charm of a port city. You can also stroll through the nostalgic streets and visit European-style buildings like the former Moji Mitsui Club and the International Friendship Memorial Library.

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    The 'Banana Man' statue is so funny! You have to take a photo with it. 😂

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    Beautiful ocean views and a cool bridge-opening show. There are museums and exhibition halls, making it a great spot for a nostalgic trip.

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    This port was already thriving back in the Meiji era. Many trading and shipping company buildings have survived the test of time, making it a popular spot in Kitakyushu.

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    Mojiko Retro is famous for its Banana Man art installation. Back in the day, this was the port where bananas were imported, earning Taiwan a lot of foreign currency.

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