March 22: Shopping in Downtown Fukuoka These photos were taken on our second day in Fukuoka. Although Joa had to work, Sky showed us all the great shopping spots in downtown Fukuoka, and took us to a noodle shop for lunch. While I never becam an expert with chopsticks, I managed not to starve, either. Photos by Skylar and Mark Suorez mark@suorez.com

Earthquake Damage	Earthquake Damage	A covered street shopping area, closed to all but foot traffic, bicycles and motorcyclesk with your new "pet"!	Shopping Centers, separated by a small stream
Another look	Inside the right-hand shopping center, looking down from the 8th floor	This shot is from the 6th floor	Yep, those are cars on the 4th floor. The entire floor is occupied by car dealerships
That's the covered street-shopping area in the background	Just a typical city street	Just a typical terraced building with a park growing on it	Fukuoka Prefectural & Intl. Hall seems to be owned by Daiichi Mutual Life and Mitsui Real Estate
Covered street shopping	More of Same	McDonalds took a hit in the earthquake	Joa's friend is Kiccoro, one of two official mascots for the 2005 World Expo, held in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.