On Sep. 29 the beautiful Jotenji-dori Ave. turns into a pedestrian paradise to celebrate the start of Akihaku. At the end of the avenue near Hakata Sennen-no-Mon, there will be four food and drink booths selling nihonshu (Japanese sake), kamaboko (fish paste) and Japanese handicrafts (chopsticks, sandals and more). Events with the theme of wa (Japanese culture) will take place in Jotenji Temple such as tsugaru shamisen performance (11:00), ningyojoruri puppet show (12:00), traditional Japanese buyo dance with Chikuzen biwa lute (13:30) and gengakujuso string quartet performance (18:00). There will also be workshops on Hakata doll painting, magemono (wooden box) painting, pochibukuro (pouch) making, Hakata ori handweaving and more (reservations required). Huge noren (curtain) will be hanging from Hakata Sennen-no-Mon, making it the great spot for a memorable photo. Come in kimono for that picture-perfect Japanese shot!
• 9/29 (Sat.)
• 10:00~18:00
• Free
• Jotenji Temple, Jotenji-dori Ave.
• 092-419-1012
• http://wa-hakata.jp/
