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Jul 25, 2023 Event
Traditional Performance Show at Kushida Shrine
At the Noh stage of Kushida Shrine, located in the old town of Hakata, there will be live stages of Hakata traditional performances and Japanese musical instruments...
Jul 21, 2023 Event
Taihaku Street Buzz Event
Stretching directly for about 2 kilometers from Hakata Station to the Marine Messe - the main venue for the World Aquatics Championships located at Hakata Port - the 'Taihaku Stree...
Jul 20, 2023 Event
Thinning in Hakata Hankyu
"Thinning" is an initiative from Itoshima that aims to raise awareness about the challenges facing our forests through a fun marketplace. The project focuses on "marine plastic was...
Jul 14, 2023 Event
Experience Zen Meditation in Hakata
There is a unique opportunity to experience Zen meditation at two Zen temples in Hakata. Located in the eastern part of Fukuoka city and...
Jul 14, 2023 Local News
Alpen Set to Open Mega Store in Fukuoka, Amplifying Urban Presence
Alpen, a major sports retailer, has announced that it will open its second flagship store in Fukuoka City on September 15, following the success of its first flagship store in Toky...
Jul 14, 2023 Local News
Swim Championship Merchandise: Fukuoka’s Culture in Focus
In anticipation of the World Aquatics Championships kicking off in Fukuoka City next week, sales of official merchandise, including specially designed Hakata dolls, have begun. The...
Jun 27, 2023 Local News
Tragic Fall from Festival Float Spurs Safety Measures
A craftsman was seriously injured after falling from a decorated float being prepared for the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival in front of JR Hakata Station on the morning of the 26th...
Jun 26, 2023 Local News
Police Investigate Connection Between Two Fukuoka Thefts
In January of this year, it was discovered through police investigations that around 160 items, including necklaces, worth about 25 million yen, were stolen from a store at Canal C...
Jun 15, 2023 Event
Yamakasa of the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa Periods in Photographs
Hakata Gion Yamakasa is a time-honored festival that heralds the start of summer in Hakata. While its origins are subject to various theories, it is widely recognized to have comme...
Jun 2, 2023 Local News
Hakata Gion Yamakasa Gears Up for Mask-Free Revival
Preparations have begun in Fukuoka City for the upcoming Yamakasa festival, which is expected to take place without mask requirements or other COVID-19 restrictions. On June 1st, 7...
