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Oct 5, 2012 Now Reports
Long Weekend – 8 Great Events!
Looking for something to do over the long weekend? Fukuoka Now has eight great ideas for things to do between Oct. 6~8. There’s something for everyone: ranging from international a...
Oct 4, 2012 Now Reports
Photo Report– Hop Step Bike!
From Sep. 30~Oct. 4, Fukuoka hosted a conference for the SIU (Societe Internationale d’Urologie), bringing an influx of doctors and scholars from overseas to town. For two days dur...
Oct 4, 2012 Event
Sweet Mariage in Fukuoka
Enjoy Fukuoka’s sweets and drinks... and while you’re at it, maybe you’ll find a date too! Held for the first time in Fukuoka, this delicious event has two parts. The standard day ...
Oct 2, 2012 Event
Antiquing at “Bayside Market”
This stylish, nostalgia-filled antique market is a sister event of the well known “Gokoku Shrine Flea Market”. Browse the selection of antique furniture, and vintage goods from the...
Oct 2, 2012 Event
Open Lecture by Yusuf Estes
On October 12th, Kyushu University’s Hakozaki Campus will be visited by Mr. Yusuf Estes – an American Muslim preacher and teacher who converted from Christianity to Islam in the 19...
Oct 2, 2012 Event
Hakata Traditional Craft Space
Hakata’s special crafts are famous Japan-wide. Learn about them for yourself at this special exhibition of Hakata Ori, Hakata dolls, and Hakata Koma. There are also demonstrations ...
Oct 2, 2012 Event
Hakata Light Up Walk 2012
Eight historical zen temples and gardens all over the Hakata area will be illuminated for this walking event. When lit up, the temples resemble the inside of a traditional, ornate ...
Oct 2, 2012 Event
Hakata Halloween 2012
Make a creepy or creative costume and enter this yearly Halloween parade and contest in Hakata. Usually, over 400 parents and kids participate! This year the parade runs between Ha...
Oct 2, 2012 Event
Hakata Kunchi
秋の実りに感謝する祭りで、1200年前から伝わる伝統行事。22日は千灯明、23日は秋季大祭。24日は牛車に曵かれた神輿をはじめ、 立烏帽子や天冠をかぶった子どもたちによる稚児行列を含めたご神幸パレードが櫛田神社を出発し、博多の町を一巡する。
Oct 2, 2012 Event
Hakata Kenjo Dochu
Crowds gather at this annual autumn event to watch the parade of women in traditional kimono. At this year’s parade, 50 women clad in black kimono and Hakata kenjo obi (a tradition...
