Canal City Hakata

The complex was designed by the American architect Jon Jerde. Seven building groups are arranged around an artificial canal that runs through the basement level. Shops, cafes, restaurants, a theatre, cinemas, a game centre and two hotels are gathered here, along with the Ramen Stadium, which brings together ramen restaurants from Fukuoka. A stage beside the canal hosts events such as magic shows, and a video wall of 180 monitors by the artist Nam June Paik has been installed since opening. The Kawabata shopping arcade is next door.