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Nov 28, 2023Now Reports
Traditional Japanese Hairstyles and Kimono Attire: The Elegance of Hakata Geigi
While the Geigi (often known as geisha) of Kyoto are renowned, Hakata—a hub of artistic excellence in its own right—also boasts its unique geigi tradition...
Nov 13, 2023Now Reports
Christmas Advent Guide
Fukuoka's winter comes alive with the magic of Christmas markets. As the festive season unfurls, the city wraps itself in a blanket of lights, transforming into a wonderland of ill...
Aug 30, 2023Now Reports
Hakata Akihaku Guide 2023
From September to November, the Hakata area, centered around the old town of Hakata, bursts with a diverse array of attractions—rich history, traditional charm, and...
Aug 10, 2023Now Reports
A Journey through Hakata’s Historical Tapestry: An Area Tour of Hakata, Fukuoka
Beyond the western side of Hakata Station and stretching all the way to Hakata Port, the region flanking the Taihaku Street is one rich with spots reflecting the traditions, cultur...
Apr 21, 2023Now Reports
Cycling in Style: Double the Fun with Tandem Bikes and Cruise Ships
On our usual drive into the city from Itoshima, we generally see farmers, tractors, K-trucks, and such. However, this morning was a pleasant anomaly, as we spotted a procession of ...
Jan 30, 2023Now Reports
Rakusuien: A Tranquil Japanese Garden in the Heart of the City
About a 10-minute walk from Hakata Station you will find Rakusuien, a Japanese garden with a serene atmosphere. This is originally where the Hakata merchant Shimozawa Zenemon Chika...
Nov 24, 2022Now Reports
010 BUILDING Shakes Up Fukuoka’s Nightlife
The doors were opened to the media today for a preview of the new 010 BUILDING located across from Hakata Canal City and along the Naka River. The facility will feature the restaur...
Oct 3, 2022Now Reports
Continuing Development of the Hakata Station Chikushi Exit Area
The Hakata Connected project is underway around JR Hakata Station, the gateway to Kyushu, to create a renewed sense of liveliness and new jobs and to enhance circulation to and fro...
Dec 22, 2021Now Reports
New 24.8-meter High Gundam Statue Unveiled at LaLaport Fukuoka
On December 22, the head of the newest full-sized Gundam statue was attached to the third full-scale Gundam statue in Japan and first in Japan. Fukuoka Now attended the installatio...
Sep 30, 2021Now Reports
The Shakuhachi of the Komuso: A Tradition Alive and Well in Hakata
Komuso were Buddhist priests who wore woven straw baskets called tengai on their heads and travelled around the country playing the shakuhachi flute. These uniquely dressed monks o...