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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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Fukuoka Public Pool Guide 2025

In Fukuoka, there are public pools operated by the local government that anyone can use for a reasonable fee. Whether it's a rainy day, a cold day, or a hot day when you...

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Walkable City Fukuoka! Explore the Joy of Fukuoka on Foot

For locals, it's a given, but Fukuoka City is a rare gem—a truly walkable city where you can stroll between major attractions with ease. Fukuoka is globally recognized as...

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Hakata Gion Yamakasa Kazariyama Guide 2024

The Hakata Gion Yamakasa is an event dedicated to the guardian deity of Hakata, Kushida Shrine...

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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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A sandy beach, cafes, broad-walk, tower and dome – all in Momochi!

The area of Momochihama boasts views of three of Fukuoka’s best-known landmarks: Fukuoka Tower, PayPay Dome, and the Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk Hotel. Built on reclaimed land created ...

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