Higashi-ku

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...

Festival

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...

Hakozaki Shrine Hydrangea Garden, 筥崎宮のあじさい苑

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...