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Sep 5, 2024 Event
Hojoya at Hakozaki Shrine: A Celebration of Life and Gratitude
Counted among the three major festivals of Hakata, alongside the springtime Hakata Dontaku and the summer Hakata Gion Yamakasa, the Hojoya Festival is...
Aug 30, 2024 Now Reports
Hojoya Festival Guide 2024
Autumn in Hakata would be incomplete without a visit to Hakozaki Shrine. Drawing over a million visitors each year during the festival, the Hojoya Festival has its origins in...
Jul 5, 2024 Event
Uminonakamichi Sunshine Pool
Uminonakamichi Sunshine Pool, the largest outdoor leisure pool in Western Japan, has opened for the summer season. It features a 7-meter-wide, 300-meter-long...
Jul 3, 2024 Local News
70-Year-Old Man Arrested for DUI While Reporting to Police
A 70-year-old man in Fukuoka was arrested for driving under the influence after he arrived at the police station for questioning related to a previous DUI charge...
Jun 26, 2024 Event
Marine World Night Aquarium
The popular Marine World, which now includes the new Penguin Beach area, offers a unique night aquarium experience on weekends and public holidays. The lighting...
Jun 21, 2024 Event
Tanabata Festival at Hakozaki 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 12, 2024 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 “Nagoshi-no-harae”...
Jun 11, 2024 Event
The Cinema Night Fukuoka
Every summer, The Luigans Spa & Resort, a resort hotel nestled within Uminonakamichi Seaside Park, hosts its annual outdoor movie screening. Located by the sea, visitors can unwind...
Apr 25, 2024 Event
Marine World Night Aquarium
Marine World, enhanced with new areas like Penguin Beach in March, continues to draw crowds. This year, the aquarium will again host its enchanting nighttime experience, with exten...
Apr 25, 2024 Event
Fukuoka Higashi-ku Fireworks Festival
Experience the Higashi-ku Fireworks Festival, where the night sky above Kashii Beach will be illuminated by approximately 7,000 fireworks launched from the sea. The event features....
