The two stations attract tourists because of their names. One is in Obihiro, Hokkaido, and is named Kofuku which means “happiness” in Japanese, while the other is in Hexing and is popularly ...

We have advanced to Okadome-Kofuku Station or the station of “happiness”. We are told about Okadome Kumanoza Shrine, also known as Kofuku Shrine, which is believed to bring luck in matchmaking.

At ‘The Times Food Awards 2013’ we gave Kofuku, the ‘Noteworthy Newcomer’ award. “Justifiably”, chorus my Japanese food buff guests, Giamming Toh, the chief of Singapore Airlines and ...