Fukuoka is a major city located in one of the most southerly islands Japan (named 'Kyushu'). Shamefully, I knew nothing of Fukuoka (at least, until it was announced as the host city of the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) Congress, 2023. But, I was delighted to find myself there this summer. It was a particularly… Continue reading Enjoying all things ‘biomechanics’ at the International Society of Biomechanics Congress, 2023 in Fukuoka, Japan
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