Events Archive | Fukuoka Now

START: Jan 20, 2020END: Jan 23, 2020Stage

Shen Yun 2020 – Classical Chinese Dance Performance

The Shen Yun dance troupe will be performing at seven cities throughout Japan, including Fukuoka. The visual beauty and ancient techniques on display are a real must-see! Shen Yun ...

START: Jan 25, 2020END: Jan 25, 2020Party

Australia Day in Fukuoka 2020

’Day Mate! It’s Australia Day! Come out and join the 13th consecutive party for the locals and local Aussies. Featuring a meat pie buffet with other Aussie food, wine, beers. Aussi...

START: Jan 24, 2020END: Jan 25, 2020Festival

Mekari Shinji Harvest Festival

The origin of the The Mekari Shinji ritual is linked to the time when Empress Jingu (approx. 200 A.C.) sent Azumiisora-no-kami (god of the sea) to the waters before the battle agai...

START: Jan 26, 2020END: Jan 26, 2020Culture

Hakata Mochitsuki

Before WWII, people in Hakata made mochi (sticky rice) cakes in the new year to the sound of the shamisen and taiko drums, and this tradition re-emerged in 1996. Rice is streamed o...

START: Jan 25, 2020END: Jan 26, 2020Exhibition, Art

Studio Kura Resident Artist Exhibitions – January 2020

Well-known Itoshima artist-run gallery, studio and residency program Studio Kura will host an exhibition featuring the work of three international artists.

START: Jan 22, 2020END: Jan 26, 2020Film

Olympic Films at Movie Hall Cine-la

Well known for its extensive archive of Asian films, Movie Hall Cine-la is screening a wide range of Olympic...

START: Nov 30, 2019END: Jan 26, 2020Art

Mutsuo Yamaguchi and the Artists of Fukuoka

Mutsuo Yamaguchi (1942~2012) learned photography at Katayama Photo Studio in Daimyo. During his apprenticeship...

START: Nov 29, 2019END: Jan 26, 2020Art

Robert Capa Exhibition “The Face”

Robert Capa, born 1913 in Hungary, is considered by some as one of the greatest war-time photographers in history. His works capture not only fierce war fronts, but also...