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Bellydance Show Special Gala

One of Egypt’s top oriental dance stars Katia Eshta comes to Fukuoka on Dec. 21. Her incredible movements, glittering costumes and dynamic, emotive performance is certain to captiv...

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Dec. 2

Koto and Flamenco Guitar Joint Concert

This high energy show at the Dining Event Space at Tiempo Hall on Dec. 2 features performances by Japanese koto musicians, Tomoko & Shoko Kawahara, flamenco guitarist, Jony Goncalv...

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Nov. 2 ~

Nov. 4

Karatsu Kunchi

This Autumn festival has been held since the late 1500s, and this year around 500,000 people are expected to attend over three days. Lions, dragons and other symbols adorn 14 festi...

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Nov. 1 ~

Nov. 3

Hakushu Festival

A celebration of Yanagawa-born tanka poet and children’s songwriter, Hakushu Kitahara, who passed away on Nov. 2, 1942. Around 80 boats decorated with lanterns will float down the ...

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Nov. 18

FOSA Culture Show

Get ready for the Fukuoka Overseas Students Association’s biggest annual event! The 2012 FOSA Culture Show on Nov. 18 at ACROS features a collection of international students gathe...

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Nov. 21 ~

Nov. 25

Hakata Traditional Craft Space

Hakata’s special crafts are famous Japan-wide. Learn about them for yourself at this special exhibition of Hakata Ori, Hakata dolls, and Hakata Koma. There are also demonstrations ...

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Oct. 22 ~

Oct. 24

Hakata Kunchi

秋の実りに感謝する祭りで、1200年前から伝わる伝統行事。22日は千灯明、23日は秋季大祭。24日は牛車に曵かれた神輿をはじめ、立烏帽子や天冠をかぶった子どもたちによる稚児行列を含めたご神幸パレードが櫛田神社を出発し、博多の町を一巡する。

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Oct. 15 ~

Nov. 5

Hakata Historical Tour

The 2,000 year old history of Hakata is a source of pride and interest for local residents and tourists alike. In this two-hour walking tour you’ll visit some of Hakata’s most famo...

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