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Flying Plum Tree of Dazaifu Bears Five-Year Record Bounty of Fruit
On the 18th, a ritual of harvesting the fruit of the sacred Tobiume (flying plum tree) at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine was held. As the tree branches were shaken by a 3.5-meter-long gre...
University in Dazaifu To Provide 70 Students From Ukraine with Free Education
The Japan University of Economics announced that it would accept 70 Kyiv National Linguistic University students. The university will invite Japanese-language learners from Ukraine...
Artistic Reiwa Monuments Installed in Sakamoto Hachimangu Shrine
A new monument was installed near the Sakamoto Hachimangu Shrine in Dazaifu City. With the theme of “plum-blossom viewing banquet,” local artists created an object using three stai...
Fukuoka’s First PCR and Antigen Test Kit Vending Machines
The first two vending machines selling COVID-19 antigen test kits and PCR screening kits in Fukuoka Prefecture have been introduced in Dazaifu City and Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City. ...
Plum Picking At Historic Site in Dazaifu
The first picking of ume plum at the ruins of the ancient seat of government in Dazaifu took place on May 13. Thirty-five students at Fukuoka Agricultural High School picked the fr...
Reproduction of Shosoin Treasures – Encountering Tenpyo Craftsmanship Through the Recreation of 8th Century Works –
Around 9,000 treasures of the Shoso-in repository remain rarely seen by the public, including reproductions of furnishings, instruments, armors, religious items, and more have beco...
Centennial Celebration for Dazaifu Historic Ruins
Dazaifu City announced an event to commemorate the 100th year of the Dazaifu ruins and the Mizuki-Castle ruins as national designated historical sites. A local-historical celebrati...
Zero-CO2 Emission Scooter Approved for Roads
A zero-CO2 emission scooter developed by high-school students in Dazaifu City received authorization to run on the public roads. On Dec. 3, the four students at Chikushidai High Sc...
Dazaifu City Announces Infection Prevention For Holiday Season
Dazaifu City announced a large scale infection prevention project in preparation for the upcoming holiday season. It will install eight thermal cameras at spots, including Dazaifu ...
Dazaifu Tenmangu Extends New Year Visits Until Spring
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine announced an extended period to accept new year visits. To ensure safety from the new coronavirus infections, the shrine will offer new year prayers and goo...