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Jun 30, 2023 Food & Drinks
Kyushu Meets France: A Culinary Experience at La Saison Hakozakigu
The Hakozakigu Shrine faces the Hakata Bay and is known for its lengthy approach of about 850 meters from the first torii gate to the main shrine. Situated approximately...
Jun 30, 2023 Event
Tanabata Festival at Hakozakigu Shrine
The Tanabata Festival, one of the five enduring seasonal festivals, is a cherished tradition wherein individuals express their aspirations for progress in academics and crafts...
Jun 30, 2023 Event
Uminonakamichi Sunshine Pool
The Uminonakamichi Sunshine Pool, the largest outdoor leisure pool in western Japan, proudly celebrates its 40th anniversary while continuing to offer an array of attractions...
Jun 29, 2023 Event
Marine World Night Aquarium
During the extended opening hours, the aquarium tanks at Marine World take on a unique allure as the lighting transitions from daytime to nighttime, generating an...
Jun 21, 2023 Local News
Summer’s Special: Fukuoka Foreign Language College Invites Foreign Residents for Affordable Japanese Immersion Course
Fukuoka Foreign Language College, a premier language institution certified by the Ministry of Justice's (MOJ) Japanese language institute listing standards and...
Jun 16, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka to Welcome New Itochu Logistics Hub
Itochu Corporation is planning to build a logistics center in the Higashi Ward of Fukuoka City, marking its first facility in the Kyushu region. The center, expected to start const...
Jun 16, 2023 Local News
Tragedy Strikes at Fukuoka Construction Site
On the afternoon of the 15th, a tragic incident unfolded at a construction site in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City, where a male worker was buried in earth and debris. Although he was d...
Jun 8, 2023 Event
Hakozaki Shrine Nagoshi Festival
Oharae, or purification ceremonies, are traditional Shinto rituals conducted in June and December. The ceremony held in June is specifically known as...
Jun 7, 2023 Local News
Japan’s Rugby Pros Get New Fukuoka Home
Fukuoka City has become home to "Japan Base," the first dedicated training facility for the Japanese national rugby team. A grand opening ceremony was held at the new base to comme...
May 23, 2023 Event
Hakozaki Shrine Ajisai Garden
This year, the festival at Hakozaki Shrine is set to showcase a stunning display of over 3,500 ajisai (hydrangea) flowers representing more than 100 different varieties. It's a spe...
