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Sep 13, 2017 Event
Oshioitori Ritual
Held on Sep. 18 (Mon., hol.) of the Hojoya festival, participants and visitors alike head to the beach at Hakozaki to pray for...
Sep 12, 2017 Local News
146-Year Old House Converted into Student Dorm
An old Japanese house lying adjacent to Kyushu University's Ito Campus was refurbished and turned into a student dormitory. Since 2005...
Sep 9, 2017 Event
Italy Exhibition
A total of 47 stalls including Italian restaurants from Kumamoto and as far as Tokyo gather in this special Italian exhibit by Iwataya. Delights featuring...
Sep 9, 2017 Local News
Hawks’ Sarfate Sets Season Record for Most Saves
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks’ pitcher Dennis Sarfate set a new single-season record on September 5 by securing his 47th save of the season as he...
Sep 8, 2017 Event
Music City Tenjin 2017
On Sep. 23 (Sat.) and 24 (Sun.) one of the biggest music events in Tenjin returns once more. Enjoy performances of over 70 artists across eight stages throughout...
Sep 8, 2017 Event
Outdoor Park Marinoa
An outdoor event will be held in Marinoa City across three days offering visitors the chance to participate in a range of fun...
Sep 8, 2017 Event
Tequila Festa 2017 in Hakata
One of Asia’s biggest tequila and mezcal festivals returns to Fukuoka for the third time! Taste over 200 kinds of tequila and...
Sep 8, 2017 Local News
Fukuoka Elementary Schools Score Well
Results from the national academic achievement test revealed that the average score for elementary schools in Fukuoka Prefecture is the highest its been since...
Sep 8, 2017 Local News
Fukuoka Mitsukoshi Celebrates 20th Year
Fukuoka Mitsukoshi will mark their 20th anniversary with a ceremony on September 26. The event will take place in Lion Hiroba, which is currently...
Sep 8, 2017 Local News
Measures Taken to Contain Threat Posed by Hiari Fire Ants
Kyushu University put together a research group consisting of four ant experts and will work with local authorities to prevent the extremely poisonous, non-native fire ant known as...