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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Hakata Akihaku Guide 2025

During autumn in Hakata, a variety of events and festivals take place under the banner of “Akihaku,” celebrating the area’s unique charm...

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Hojoya Festival Guide 2025

Autumn in Hakata would be incomplete without a visit to Hakozaki Shrine. Drawing over a million visitors each year during the festival, the Hojoya Festival has its origins in...

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Hakata Gion Yamakasa Kazariyama Guide 2025

Hakata Gion Yamakasa is a traditional festival in Fukuoka with a history of more than 780 years, held from July 1 to 15 every year...

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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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Hakata Dontaku Guide 2025

A signature event during Golden Week in Fukuoka, Hakata Dontaku draws massive crowds—typically around two million over...

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Hakata Gion Yamakasa Kazariyama Guide 2023

The Hakata Gion Yamakasa, a time-honored tradition that takes place in Fukuoka, is a celebrated annual event with a history extending over 770 years. Every year, from July 1st to 1...

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Christmas Religious Services in Fukuoka 2022

While the commercial side of Christmas is well and truly appreciated in Japan, with banners adorning every shop window and promotions left, right, and center, the spiritual side ca...

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