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Oct 24, 2016 Event
3rd Saitozaki Walkabout Market
Local shops in Saitozaki are getting together for a fun weekend market. There will be around 50 tents selling Japanese and American food as well as several vintage shops. Kids can ...

Oct 24, 2016 Event
Hakozakigu Shrine Nominoichi (Flea Market)
This is one of the biggest flea markets in western Japan! More than 200 stalls display curiosities, second-hand clothing, antiques and more...

Sep 14, 2016 Now Reports
Hojoya 2016 Photo Report
We went to Hojoya on Tuesday and took some snaps which you can see below. The festival continues until Sunday, Sep. 18 – Don’t miss it, and check out our full guide before yo...

Aug 26, 2016 Event
Hakofes 2016
This annual event aims to spread the Hojoya festival atmosphere from Hakozaki Shrine to the entire Hakozaki neighbourhood. Events range from traditional comedy to modern...

Aug 25, 2016 Event
Hojoya Festival 2016
This 1,000 year-old festival is one of the “big three” in Hakata and a great way to welcome Autumn...

Aug 25, 2016 Food & Drinks
5 Cafe Chihaya
The staff at Masaya Bicycle Works are passionate about three things: high-end bicycles, specialty coffee and tasty cafe food. So it’s no surprise to find hip...

Aug 17, 2016 Now Reports
Hojoya Ohajiki Revealed – 2016
Ohajiki are popular souvenirs of the Hojoya festival which takes place at Hakozakigu Shrine between Sep. 12 and Sep. 18. These game counters, which are handmade by Hakata doll cra...

Jul 26, 2016 Event
Hakozakigu Shrine Nagoshi Matsuri
Come enjoy Hakozaki Shrine’s 29th Hakozaki Shrine Nagoshi Matsuri! You can participate in Chinowa-kuguri, a ritual where visitors walk through a large bamboo ring wrapped with cogo...

Jul 22, 2016 Event
The Cinema Night Fukuoka 2016
The starry summer night sky, the cool ocean breeze, the sound of the waves and top-notch movies! Enjoy free movie screenings at the Cinema Night Fukuoka 2016, an...

Jul 21, 2016 Event
Number Shot 2016
Number Shot, an outdoor summer music festival, returns to Fukuoka’s beautiful Uminonakamichi this year, bringing an unbelievable lineup of top J-pop artists. Over two days...