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Nov 17, 2023 Event
West Japan Chrysanthemum Festival in Munakata
Set within the serene grounds of Munakata Taisha, the revered annual Chrysanthemum Exhibition is a celebration of floral artistry, showcasing a magnificent...
Oct 24, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Prof Arrested for Stimulant Use
A 52-year-old professor, Koji Sakai, from Fukuoka University of Education in Munakata City has been arrested on suspicion of...
Sep 22, 2023 Event
Miare Festival
Experience the grandeur of Munakata Taisha's Autumn Grand Festival, an annual three-day event held from October 1st to...
Aug 30, 2023 Local News
Schools in Prefecture Go Straw-Free
Schools in Munakata City have initiated a "straw-less" campaign to reduce plastic waste, starting with Hinosato Middle School. Milk cartons have been redesigned to make straw-free ...
Jul 26, 2023 Event
Tanabata Festival at Nakatsugu on Oshima Island
Located on Oshima, the largest remote island in Fukuoka Prefecture, stands the World Heritage Site of Nakatsugu in Munakata Taisha...
Jun 22, 2023 Local News
Munakata Taisha Calls for Early World Heritage Center Construction
On the approach of its sixth anniversary as a World Heritage Site, Munakata Taisha representatives called for the construction of a dedicated center to promote...
May 22, 2023 Event
Tour de Munakata
The annual classic car rally, set to commence in Munakata City, celebrates the region's rich heritage including the famed "God's Island," Munakata Okinoshima Island, and other rela...
Nov 1, 2022 Event
West Japan Chrysanthemum Festival in Munakata
Every November, over 3,000 pots of chrysanthemums are on display inside the grounds of Munakata Taisha. This year, the chrysanthemums will also be lit up at night...
Sep 28, 2022 Local News
Remote Island Experiments Using Only Additive-Free Soap
An experiment was conducted on a remote island in Munakata City, where people were asked to use only additive-free soap for bathing and washing clothes. As a result, the water disc...
Jan 18, 2022 Local News
Potential of Two Munakata Companies Recognized
Two Munakata companies joined the list of ‘300 promising mid-and-small sized companies,’ produced by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry. Canadian Camo Riding Club and Hir...