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Jul 27, 2020 Local News
Olympic Kimono Project Including Kurume Kasuri and Hakata Ori Now Online
A thirteen-minute online video, featuring 213 sets of kimono and obi designed using imagery of countries and regions worldwide is now online. Developed by a Tokyo-based project own...
Jul 22, 2020 Local News
Hojoya Festival Cancelled for 2020
The traditional fall festival of Fukuoka, Hojoya, announced its cancellation for 2020. The September festival is considered one of ‘Hakata’s three grand festivals,’ and attracts mo...
Jul 1, 2020 Local News
Free Bamboo Fans With Amabie Design at Kawabata Shopping Arcade
Kawabata Shotengai, a covered shopping arcade in central Fukuoka, will distribute ‘amabie’ designed hand-held fans to shoppers. The association created five-thousand pieces of the ...
Jul 1, 2020 Local News
Shiki Theatre Company Pulls Out of Canal City
Shiki Theatre Company announced the termination of its contract with Canal City Theatre. The national theater production firm, also known as Gekidan Shiki, opened the first private...
Jun 29, 2020 Local News
Nishitetsu Introduces New Overnight Hakata-Tokyo Bus
Nishitetsu announced the introduction of two new vehicles for its expressway bus service between Hakata Station and Tokyo. Beginning on July 1, The overnight bus ‘Hakata-go’ will o...
Jun 24, 2020 Local News
Toxic Matters Found in the Soil of Former Hakozaki Campus
Soil pollutions were found on the former Hakozaki Campus site of Kyushu University. On June 19, the university reported results of soil investigation conducted between September 20...
Jun 24, 2020 Local News
Free PCR Tests for Cabaret and Nightclub Staff in Nakasu
On June 22, Fukuoka City announced that it would provide free PCR tests for those who work at bars and restaurants with guest services located in the area of Nakasu. The area has s...
May 3, 2020 Local News
Natto Flavor Chocolat Bar Debuts from Fukuoka
Natto Chocolat Zero, a chocolate bar with an unusual ingredient, will soon debut from Fukuoka. A local startup, Sonomono Inc., collaborated with Fukuoka’s famous “Chocolate Shop” e...
Apr 14, 2020 Local News
Hakata Drinking Snacks Sold in Vending Machine
Hakata Sugaya, a local souvenir shop in Hakata Ward, has installed a unique vending machine in front of their shop to spice up your home-drinking experience. Amidst the ongoing ref...
Apr 6, 2020 Local News
Hakata Gion Yamakasa Likely to Be Cancelled
Hakata Gion Yamakasa, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage event in Fukuoka City, will be canceled this year due to the spread of the new coronavirus. The annual summer festival a...