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Dec 17, 2019 Event
Toka Ebisu New Year Festival
A grand festival dedicated to Ebisu, the god of prosperous fishing and business. Browse 300 stalls with festival foods and other goods (including lucky charms), or enter the fukubi...
Dec 17, 2019 Event
Daizenji Oniyo Fire Festival
This 1,600-year-old tsuina (ceremony to exorcise evil spirits) is one of Japan’s three main fire festivals. After being guarded for seven days, the “devil fire” is transferred to.....
Dec 17, 2019 Event
Heshikiri-Hasebe Sword
Regarded as a national treasure, this famous blade was once owned by historical figures, including local hero Kuroda Kanbei. Its popularity exploded thanks...
Dec 17, 2019 Event
Tama Seseri
For over 600 years, two teams of loincloth-clad men have braved the winter cold to scramble for possession of an 8 kg wooden ball, which, if they touch...
Dec 16, 2019 Now Reports
Hakata Hariko: Must-have Good Luck Charms for Local Festivals
Hakata Hariko dolls are a local handicraft that dates back to the Edo era. Considered good luck charms, popular characters include tigers. The process of making these dolls has rem...
Dec 16, 2019 Food & Drinks
Kuromon Coffee
Located in the quiet neighborhood of the same name just west of Ohori Park, Kuromon Coffee is an authentic roaster cafe situated in a refurbished 90-year old house. Owner Yosuke Ya...
Dec 16, 2019 Food & Drinks
Motsunabe Nidaime Rakutenchi
Rakutenchi opened in Tenjin in 1977 and now boasts eight locations in Fukuoka. They specialize in motsunabe; a tripe hot pot served with a mountain of fresh chives and...
Dec 16, 2019 Event
Paradise of Light at Kashii Kaen
Returning for its 3rd time, Kashii Kaen is transforming into a magical theme park at night with special illuminations and projections. This year, the lighting would be the largest....
Dec 16, 2019 Event
Railway Event in Hakata
JR Hakata City will host a railway-themed event over the New Year period, which will give visitors the chance to find-out more about some of the trains that run on the Kyushu Shink...
Dec 16, 2019 Event
New Year’s Eve at The Lively Fukuoka
The Lively Fukuoka will hold its first countdown party this New Year's eve. The popular boutique hotel has organized an exciting line-up of entertainment to welcome in the New Year...