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Dec 17, 2019 Event
Winter Peonies in Hakozaki Shrine
Enjoy the fuyu-botan (winter peonies) at the Shin-en Flower Garden of Hakozaki Shrine. Approximately 200 beautiful and colorful flowers are currently in bloom! You can also enjoy h...
Dec 17, 2019 Event
Tama Seseri
For over 600 years, two teams of loincloth-clad men have braved the winter cold to scramble for possession of an 8 kg wooden ball, which, if they touch...
Dec 16, 2019 Event
Paradise of Light at Kashii Kaen
Returning for its 3rd time, Kashii Kaen is transforming into a magical theme park at night with special illuminations and projections. This year, the lighting would be the largest....
Dec 10, 2019 Event
Eat Namako Mochi on New Year’s Eve at Hakozakigu Shrine
Visit Hakozakigu Shrine on Dec. 31 to see one of Japan’s New Year traditions, the mochitsuki. Mochitsuki is when rice is pounded to make mochi (rice cakes). The mochi at this festi...
Dec 10, 2019 Event
Fukuoka Santa Walk
Get in the festive spirit with this Christmas-themed charity event. Part of the proceeds will be donated...
Nov 26, 2019 Event
Uminaka Christmas Candle Night
Feel the warmth of Christmas with the gently flickering glow of 10,000 candles artfully arranged by volunteers into a design with the theme “Christmas at Sea.” The design was chose...
Nov 26, 2019 Event
Air
A breathtaking circus in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Japan and Finland. Supported by the organizers including...
Nov 21, 2019 Event
Hakozaki Shrine Flea Market
More than 200 stalls line the approach to Hakozaki Shrine, selling antique items, kimono dresses, porcelain ware, toys and many more! The popular event attracts not only residents ...
Oct 21, 2019 Event
33rd “Usagi-san” Rabbit Contest
Is your pet bunny having a good “hare” day? Enter them in the bite-bite race (speed-eating contest with wooden chopsticks) or name-call race and more at the 33rd Rabbit Contest...
Sep 13, 2019 Local News
Fukuoka’s Mayor Visits World’s Oldest Woman
Fukuoka City Mayor Soichiro Takashima visited the world's oldest woman, who lives in Fukuoka. He visited her in advance of the upcoming Respect for the Aged Day (Sep. 16) in Japan....
