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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...
Jun 2, 2023 Event
June Grand Kabuki at Hakataza
The matinee program at Hakataza will present a dynamic mix of performances. Starting with the vibrant and elegant festive dance "Kuruwa Sanbaso," it continues with the emotive huma...
May 31, 2023 Event
Energy Closet Pop Up Store
"CLOSETtoCLOSET," a pop-up store from the new apparel brand "energy closet," will make its debut at Hakata Hankyu. This innovative brand operates...
May 31, 2023 Event
Kyushu Reptile Fes
The Kyushu Reptile Fes 2023 promises to be a significant event for reptile and amphibian enthusiasts across Japan. Approximately 100 vendors dealing in a vast array of reptiles and...
May 25, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Feels the Aloha: Hawaiian Festival Makes Waves
Resuming direct flights between Fukuoka and Hawaii, a Hawaiian Festival featuring popular local food and goods opened at the Hakata Hankyu store in Fukuoka City. The festival inclu...
