Guide

Fukuoka Hina Matsuri Guide 2026

Hina Matsuri, celebrated in line with Momo no Sekku (Peach Festival) on March 3, is a traditional Japanese event that prays for the healthy growth and happiness of young girls. The...

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Hatsumode in Fukuoka 2026

For many of our readers, celebrating New Year's Eve in Japan may be a novel experience...

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Fukuoka First Sunrise 2026 – Guide

In Japan, Ganjitsu is not just New Year’s Day—it’s a symbol of renewal and hope. The term is deeply rooted in the characters that signify the year’s first sunrise...

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Nengajo – How to Make a Japanese Christmas/New Year’s Card

Fukuoka Now shows you how to spread the New Year’s Cheer this December with nengajo, the ultimate winter greeting card!...

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2025 Ultimate Guide to Autumn Foliage in Fukuoka

In Fukuoka, nature and the city coexist in close harmony. As the autumn foliage peaks in the surrounding mountains, the trees lining city streets and...

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Hakata Gion Yamakasa Guide 2025

It's likely you've already seen men, dressed in traditional loincloths, sprinting through the streets...

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Kurume Kasuri: Experience Fukuoka’s Traditional Textile First Hand

Although we think nothing of buying clothes nowadays, there was a time in the past when people in each household made their own clothing from...

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Unveiling the Crafts of Kurume – Kurume Kasuri Tour Report

There is a rumor in the air: the fashion-world has cottoned on to Kurume Kasuri. Eager to see what the fuss is all about, Fukuoka Now took a day trip to Kurume City. Kurume, today,...

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