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Nov 9, 2017 Event
Otojiro Kawakami Memorial
Hakata-born Otojiro Kawakami was known for penning the popular, Meiji-era satirical song “Oppekepe-bushi”. Having toured the world twice with his own group as the first...
Nov 9, 2017 Event
Hakata Ori Exhibition
At this annual event, new pieces of Hakata ori are displayed inside Jotenji Zen Temple - the birthplace of Hakata ori. The location itself is a reason for...
Nov 9, 2017 Now Reports
Hokkaido Winter Foods – at Hakata Hankyu Now!
It’s sometimes said that opposites attract, and that seems to be case for Kyushu and Hokkaido. The “Hokkaido Winter Food Exhibit” began yesterday and runs until Tuesday, Nov. 14, s...
Nov 7, 2017 Event
Aqua Illumination 2017
Enjoy a spectacular series of water-themed illuminations in Canal City Hakata. And be sure to catch one of the fabulous...
Nov 2, 2017 Event
Fukuoka Grand Sumo Tournament
This year, wrestlers from as far as Georgia, Brazil, Russia, Egypt, and Bulgaria are competing. Despite not competing for the past three basho, Kakuryu (Mongolia) will be...
Nov 2, 2017 Local News
Hakata-ori Anniversary Logo Completed
Next year will mark the 777th anniversary of Hakata-ori, a traditional textile that has become almost synonymous with...
Oct 31, 2017 Event
Sun Shower: Exhibition of Contemporary Southeast Asian Art (1980 to Present)
The Sun Shower exhibition is held in commemoration of ASEAN’s 50th anniversary. Contemporary creations (from 1980 to the present day) by approximately 30 artists...
Oct 31, 2017 Event
Hakata Light Up Walk 2017
Previously an award winner of the “Lighting Conference Lighting Design Award” historic temples, shrines...
Oct 26, 2017 Now Reports
Interview: Mr Vincent Gadaud, Executive Chef, ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka
Fukuoka Now sat down with Vincent Gadaud, the new Executive Chef at the ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka to learn more about his past and his plans for the restaurants and cafes inside the...
Oct 24, 2017 Local News
Montan Hakata Opens for Short and Long Term Stays
A 30 year-old residential block near Hakata Station has been turned into a site offering accommodation for short term visitors and long term tenants. Extensive refurbishments to...