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Oct 21, 2016 Event
Chiharu Irie’s “Lighting Picture”
An exhibition of Japanese sculptor Chiharu Irie’s works will fill Hakata Machiya Folk Museum. Irie’s work focuses on sculpting porcelain figurines and using lighting to bringing th...
Oct 21, 2016 Event
Sumiyoshi Jinja Shrine Festival (Sumo Festival)
A celebration of sumo! Events include the chigo ceremony (costumed children process around the shrine’s grounds), a children’s sumo competition and...
Oct 21, 2016 Event
Chikuzen Biwa: Kyokuen Nakamura Exhibition
Kyokuen Nakamura, owner of a Chikuzen biwa (Japanese lute) that is one of Fukuoka City’s Designated Intangible Cultural Properties, is about to celebrate her 100th birthday! To com...
Oct 21, 2016 Event
Tenugui Stamp Rally
This year, Akihaku’s annual stamp rally event is themed about the tenugui (Japanese hand towel). Collect stamps from 10 locations around the Hakata area to create your own unique.....
Oct 21, 2016 Event
Kawakami Otojiro Memorial 2016
On Nov. 11 every year, you can attend this Buddhist memorial service for Otojiro Kawakami, a 19th century actor and local legend. The memorial service is held by a Buddhist monk...
Oct 21, 2016 Event
Hakata Light Up Walk 2016
Thirteen temples, shrines and gardens in the Hakata area are beautifully illuminated for this event, now entering its 11th year. Between venues are areas with...
Oct 21, 2016 Event
Hakata-ori Exhibition 2016
Hakata-ori (woven textile) is a local folk craft with 770 years of tradition. It has been popular for centuries for use in kimono and obi (traditional belts) due to its tensile str...
Oct 21, 2016 Event
Hakata Halloween Costume Parade and Contest 2016
Get in the Halloween spirit watching hundreds of participants wearing creepy and creative costumes in the 9th annual parade from Hakata Riverain to Canal City. This is one of the b...
Oct 21, 2016 Event
10th Hakata Kenjo Dochu
The Kenjo Dochu celebrates Hakata-ori, used to make obi (traditional belts) and one of Japan’s finest textiles. The procession is led by a Hakata Geigi (geisha). Expect...
Oct 21, 2016 Event
Hakata Historical Tour 2016
The 2,000-year-old history of Hakata is a source of pride and interest for local residents and tourists alike. In this two-hour walking tour you’ll visit some of city’s most famous...