Hakata

Mar 4, 2021 Local News

Hakata Doll Artists Celebrate Kyushu Shinkansen Tenth Anniversary

A special box of Hakata Hajiki debuted on Mar. 1 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Kyushu Shinkansen. Nine craftsmen of traditional Hakata Doll created ten designs with motifs ...

Feb 5, 2021 Local News

First Building of Hakata Connected Project Completed

On Feb. 3, Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. announced the completion of its first office building in Fukuoka City. A 4-minute walk through a roofed promenade from...

Feb 1, 2021 Event

Exhibition of Hakata Dolls by Young Artists

In this exhibition, animals from the Fukuoka City Zoo are represented as Hakata Dolls at Hakata Traditional Craft and Design Museum. The second edition of the Hakata Doll exhibitio...

Feb 1, 2021 Local News

Hakata Yamakasa Festival To Require PCR Tests and Vaccinations

The organizing group of the Hakata Gion Yamakasa held a general meeting on Feb. 28, in which they proposed a plan to proceed with this year’s summer festival. Guidelines will be fi...

Jan 26, 2021 Event

Hakata Hankyu Valentine Festa 2021

This year’s theme for Valentine’s Day at Hakata Hankyu is “For My Sweet Time,” and features an extraordinary collection of fine and fun chocolates from around the world. At the mai...

Jan 22, 2021 Event

Doll Festival at Hakata Machiya

Celebrate this year’s Doll’s Festival at Hakata Machiya! Be sure to check out the dolls and wedding costumes on the second floor of the Exhibition Hall. Visitors can also find out....

Jan 22, 2021 Event

Setsubun at Kushida Shrine

The seasonal presentation of a giant ‘otafuku’ gate at Kushida Shrine’s entrance in Fukuoka City celebrates its sixtieth year anniversary this year. The smiling face of the Otafuku...