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Sep 28, 2018 Event
Sumiyoshi Shrine Reitaisai
The festival is said to have begun as a way of thanking the Sumiyoshi gods for the legendary Empress Jingu’s safe return from Korea by holding sumo and archery matches. Children we...
Sep 28, 2018 Event
“Rin” Traditional Emaki Picture Theater 2018
A full-scale noh theater production will take place in Hakata Station, treating the public to this classic Japanese performing art. The first act will feature traditional hogaku mu...
Sep 28, 2018 Event
Fish Festival 2018
This festival will give children the chance to discover the delicious flavor of fish. A total of 11 restaurants from throughout the country will prepare a range of fresh, seasonal ...
Sep 27, 2018 Local News
Fukuoka City Assembly Passes Accommodation Tax Legislation
The Fukuoka City Legislative Assembly has accepted a proposal to introduce an accommodation tax, which will see guests pay an additional charge for their stay at local hotels and r...
Sep 27, 2018 Event
Against 2018: The Hard-Ons Live in Fukuoka
Fukuoka Extreme Music Festival proudly presents Australian pop-punk legends, the Hard-Ons. The Hard-Ons began in the western suburbs of Sydney in 1981. Formed by the children of Ko...
Sep 27, 2018 Now Reports
October 2018 Fukuoka Now
Fall in Fukuoka not only brings blue skies but also Hakata Akihaku, a two-month long autumn festa with over twenty events taking place within Hakata Ward. Check our website for det...
Sep 27, 2018 Event
Fukuoka Kogei Week
See examples of Fukuoka’s traditional crafts at twenty shops, boutiques, restaurants, cafes and other venues inside Fukuoka City. Workshops and craft-making experiences will be hel...
Sep 27, 2018 Now Reports
Hakata-ori Textiles Turn 777
According to one theory, Hakata is the birthplace of the woven textiles in Japan. The industry is said to have begun after a merchant named Mitsuda Yazaemon brought back weaving te...
Sep 27, 2018 Event
Chikugo Bus Tour Nov. 2018 by Fukuoka Now
Let’s Go! Go! to Chikugo! Special Bus Tour for Fukuoka Now Readers! (just 15 seats - book soon!) Located in southern Fukuoka Prefecture, Chikugo is known for traditional handicraft...
Sep 27, 2018 Event
Explore & Experience Yame Tea Country
Three terrific experiences this autumn in Yame! Sample award-winning Traditional Authentic Yame Gyokuro (tea) in a sophisticated setting with a variety of handmade Japanese confect...