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Sep 30, 2022

Living for what you love

Many people flock to Ohori Park from morning till night to enjoy jogging, walking, cycling and other activities at their own pace. Other people choose to live by the sea where they can enjoy...

May 23, 2022

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Fukuoka

Yearning for a good steak? Then look no further than Wolfgang’s Steakhouse, a New York icon now open in Fukuoka...

Jun 9, 2022

FREE! 32 things to do in Fukuoka 2022

Fukuoka Now listed up approximately 32 things to enjoy for FREE in Fukuoka, from culture to sightseeing, to museums, language lessons and more!

Jul 12, 2021

Itoshima Now

Itoshima, a beautiful area on the western edge of Fukuoka with beautiful beaches and lush green mountains and fields. Check "Itoshima Now" for original reports by people who know the area well.

Oct 7, 2022

Itoshima Kakigoya – Oyster Hut Guide 2022-2023

This year, some of the huts will open as early as October 8, 2022. But not all, so check details before you head out. Please check back here in the coming weeks as we continue to update this guide for 2022-23...

Hakata Hankyu Valentine Festa 2023, 博多阪急のバレンタイン

Hakata Hankyu Valentine Festa 2023

Jan 25, 2023-Feb 14, 2023 Events

小倉駅「小倉イルミネーション2022」

Kokura Illumination 2022

Nov 4, 2022-Feb 14, 2023 Events

Japanese Daffodils at Nokonoshima Island Park, のこのしまアイランドパークの日本水仙

Japanese Daffodils at Nokonoshima Island Park

Dec 20, 2022-Feb 15, 2023 Events

Avian Influenza Confirmed in Dead Crow in Fukuoka City

Feb 7, 2023 Local News

Kumamoto Company President Accused of Food Labeling Violation

Feb 7, 2023 Local News

JR Kyushu to Offer Shinkansen Express Rides for Just 500 JPY One-Way!

Feb 6, 2023 Local News

Curry Takagiya, 咖喱の多か喜家

Curry Takagiya

Feb 2, 2023 Food & Drink

Rakusuien: A Tranquil Japanese Garden in the Heart of the City

Rakusuien: A Tranquil Japanese Garden in the Heart of the City

Jan 30, 2023 Now Reports

Fukuoka Plum Blossom Guide, 福岡梅の花ガイド

Fukuoka Plum Blossom Guide 2023

Jan 24, 2023 Now Reports

Leaving Japan - A Checklist

Leaving Japan - A Checklist

Jan 12, 2023 Now Reports

Japanese Law – Visa Application & Startup Support

Jan 12, 2023 Now Reports

Fukuoka Hatsuuri Guide, 福岡初売り・福袋ガイド

Fukuoka Hatsu-uri and Fukubukuro Guide 2023

Dec 23, 2022 Now Reports

Hatsumode Guide, 福岡初詣ガイド

Hatsumode in Fukuoka 2023

Dec 23, 2022 Now Reports

Fukuoka Hatsuhinode (First Sunrise) Guide 2022-2023

Dec 23, 2022 Now Reports

Kego Shrine and Kego Park are well-known as places where you can relax in Tenjin in downtown Fukuoka City. Due in part to their location next to Nishitetsu Fukuoka Station, there is always a constant flow of people through the shrine and the park. Kego Shrine was relocated to its present location in 1608. The shrine was built by Nagamasa Kuroda, the first lord of the Fukuoka Domain, and has served as a place of worship for local people over the generations. The torii gate that remains today was erected in 1639 by Tadayuki Kuroda, the second lord of the domain. The Kego Shrine grounds are not very large, but they are home to several magnificent camphor trees that are said to be over 300 years old. There are many things to see here, including the stately main shrine, which retains its Edo era feel, several old lanterns dedicated anywhere between two and 400 years ago, and the Imamasu Inari Shrine with a rare smiling fox statue standing guard out front. There is even a footbath on site, perfect for soothing your tired feet after a long day of walking. In the fall of 2022, a new nine-story shrine office opened. While the building serves as a new-and-improved shrine office, it also has storage space for the portable shrine and ritual implements that used to be kept in rental warehouses as well as space for exhibiting votive ema (wooden tablets) dating as far back as the mid-Edo period. Kego Shrine was originally home to the local guardian deity. It is also equipped with a large power generator and other facilities in the event that it needs to be used as an evacuation site for the local residents during a disaster. In Kego Park, you can see many people taking a break from work or shopping. The park used to be overgrown with trees and had many blind spots, which posed a risk to public safety, but it was completely renovated in 2012 to create a better lit and more open space. The park is also home to a Safety Center that community groups can use for their activities. In addition to hosting various events throughout the year, the park is famous for its gorgeous Christmas lights in winter, 都心のオアシス、警固神社と警固公園

Kego Shrine and Kego Park: An Oasis in the Heart of the City

Dec 22, 2022 Now Reports

Fukuoka Strawberry Picking Guide, 福岡いちご狩りガイド

Fukuoka Strawberry Picking Guide 2023

Dec 22, 2022 Now Reports

Momochi Now - Year-end and New Year's Special in Momochi

Dec 20, 2022 Now Reports

A sandy beach, cafes, broad-walk, tower and dome - all in Momochi!

Dec 20, 2022 Now Reports

Hoku-hoku Yaki-imo

Dec 16, 2022 Now Reports

Christmas Religious Services in Fukuoka 2022 / キリスト教会クリスマス情報2022

Christmas Religious Services in Fukuoka 2022

Dec 15, 2022 Now Reports

酒蔵の別邸に泊まる鹿島ステイ

Sake Brewery’s Villa Stay in Kashima, Saga

Dec 13, 2022 Now Reports

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