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Jan 18, 2021 Local News
Kushida Shrine Otafuku Celebrates 60th Anniversary
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...
Jan 15, 2021 Local News
Fewer People In Hakata on First Day of State of Emergency
On Jan. 14, Fukuoka Prefecture announced 341 new cases of the new coronavirus infection. Amongst them were ten members of the Higashi Fukuoka High School volleyball team, who recen...
Jan 13, 2021 Local News
Seamen’s Union Blocks Use of JR Queen Beetle for Domestic Voyages
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism regarding plans to use the JR Kyushu Queen Beetle for domestic tours. The newest ship belonging to JR Kyushu Jet Ferry Inc....
Dec 24, 2020 Event
Tohoku Delicacies in Hakata Hankyu
This month Hakata Hankyu showcases some of the best food and drink that the Tohoku region offers. A total of 43 eateries will be serving...
Dec 24, 2020 Now Reports
Okushida-san: The Shrine of Hakata’s Guardian Deity
Kushida Shrine, referred to affectionately by locals as Okushida-san, has been home to the city’s guardian deity since olden times. Although Kushida Shrine has been mentioned sever...
Dec 18, 2020 Event
Classic Cameras in Hakata
All kinds of classic cameras will be on sale inside Hakata Hankyu this January! Everything from rare and older cameras and lenses to the latest digital models will be available. It...
Dec 18, 2020 Event
Hakata Mochitsuki
Before WWII, people in Hakata made mochi (sticky rice) cakes in the new year to the sound of the shamisen and taiko drums, and...
Dec 16, 2020 Event
Kimokawa (Creepy Cute) Rare Animals – Emo Exhibition
his event shines a spotlight on rare animals! The exhibit will take place in JR Hakata City and give visitors the chance to find out more about creatures from...
Dec 9, 2020 Local News
Hakata Port Lighthouse Santa Wears a Mask This Year
This year the Santa Claus decoration on the 19 meter-high lighthouse at Hakata Port, a Christmas season tradition of sixteen years, is wearing a mask. This mask measures 1.8 meters...
Dec 9, 2020 Food & Drinks
Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka
Just a five-minute walk from Hakata Station Chikushi Exit, Fukuoka’s popular motsunabe (hotpot with offal, tripe, and veggies) specialty restaurant Yamanaka opened its third locati...
