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Jul 8, 2021 Event
Hakata Gion Yamakasa Exhibition – Lost Memories of Yamakasa
Hakata Gion Yamakasa is a summer tradition in Hakata, and during the Yamakasa period from July 1 to 15, you can see men wearing happi coats.Two types of happi coats are used. One i...
Jul 7, 2021 Local News
Yamakasa AR App Released
AR content of the Yamakasa decorative floats (kakiyamaksa) debuted on Jul. 1. The promotional organization of Kamikawabata shopping arcade and other companies developed the 3D cont...
Jul 1, 2021 Local News
New Subway Station Name Announced
Takashima Soichiro, Mayor of Fukuoka City, announced the name of a new station to open along the Nanakuma subway line between Hakata and Tenjin. The station's name will be...
Jul 1, 2021 Now Reports
Hakata Gion Yamakasa Kazariyama Guide 2021
Hakata Gion Yamakasa is a traditional festival in Fukuoka with a history of more than 770 years, held from July 1 to 15 every year, and the most popular early summer event. This ye...
Jun 30, 2021 Now Reports
JR Kyushu’s Co-working and Co-learning Space “Q” Opens in Hakata Station
A new co-working space opened in Hakata Station on June 30 on the first basement level of JR Hakata City. The facility boasts 50 co-working seats and 12 co-learning rooms on one si...
Jun 23, 2021 Local News
JR Hakata Station Chikushiguchi Renovation Begins
Fukuoka City began the renovation of the station square outside the Chikushiguchi exit of JR Hakata Station. As part of the city’s ‘Hakta Connected’ redevelopment project, the area...
Jun 17, 2021 Local News
Miyako Hotel Hakata Runs Vaccination Promotion
Miyako Hotels & Resorts announced its "COVID-19 Vaccination Support Plan" for its seventeen domestic hotels on June 15. Aiming to provide relaxing moments before and...
Jun 2, 2021 Now Reports
Asian Fried Chicken Popular in Fukuoka
Fried chicken is popular worldwide, so it should come as no surprise that there are many different ways to enjoy it. While essential ingredients and the cooking method are simple....
Jun 1, 2021 Now Reports
Uiro and Myorakuji Temple
Nagoya and Yamaguchi are well-known for the traditional Japanese sweet called uiro, but some believe the chewy steamed cakes originated in Hakata. This is because of a stone monum...
May 21, 2021 Now Reports
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Takeout and Delivery
While it is nice to enjoy the special atmosphere inside Wolfgang’s classic restaurant, you can enjoy much of the menu, such as Wolfgang’s signature USDA Prime dry-aged steak and...
