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START: Nov 4, 2018 END: Nov 4, 2018 Event
Chikugo Bus Tour Nov. 2018 by Fukuoka Now
Let’s Go! Go! to Chikugo! Special Bus Tour for Fukuoka Now Readers! (just 15 seats - book soon!) Located in southern Fukuoka Prefecture, Chikugo is known for traditional handicraft...
START: Jul 14, 2018 END: Jul 22, 2018 Event
8th Monpe Exhibition in Fukuoka
Monpe is a style of cotton pants made from Kurume kasuri (textile) and was commonly worn by people in agriculture. In recent years, monpe are worn as everyday fashion. This exhibit...
Jun 8, 2018 Local News
New Sports Arena Opens in Kurume
A new multipurpose sports arena, one of the largest of its kind in Kyushu, has opened in Higashikushihara-machi, Kurume City. The Kurume Arena has a total floor space of approximat...
START: Jun 13, 2018 END: Jun 18, 2018 Event
Exhibition of Handicrafts Created by Female Artists
This exhibition features a range of items created by female craftspeople from all over the country. A total of 17 handicrafts, including Ryukyu-kasuri, created by 22 artists from 1...
Apr 2, 2018 Now Reports
Chikugo Now! Tour Feb. 2018 – Local Craft, Local Goods
After two successful tours to the Chikugo region supported by local governments, we took off for our final day trip to Miyama, Yame, Chikugo and the town of Hirokawa. Local goods a...
Feb 28, 2018 Now Reports
March 2018 Fukuoka Now
It might be spring here in Fukuoka, but up in Nagano Prefecture it’s still winter. After a short 85 minute flight from Fukuoka, we found ourselves in a winter wonderland. Read abou...
START: Feb 24, 2018 END: Feb 24, 2018 Event
Chikugo Bus Tour Feb. 2018 by Fukuoka Now
In this tour we’ll introduce you to many of Chikugo's specialty products such as Kurume kasuri (woven textile), Yame tea, and Buddhist altars. We’ll visit...
Jan 27, 2018 Now Reports
Chikugo Now! Tour Jan. 2018 – Berries, Shrines, Wines and Frogs?
Following our first peak into the Chikugo area back in November, round two of the popular tour showcased a new range of attractions in the south-central of Fukuoka Prefecture. With...
Dec 20, 2017 Now Reports
January 2018 Fukuoka Now
This month’s issue is special in more ways than one. For one, there’s an extra four pages of contents, it’s the last of the year, and it marks the beginning of Fukuoka Now’s 20th y...
START: Dec 23, 2017 END: Dec 24, 2017 Event
Studio Kura Resident Artist Exhibitions
Studio Kura is holding exhibitions by three international resident artists this weekend. Free entry! There will also be a closing exhibition party and artist talks on...