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Aug 28, 2023Now Reports
Hojoya Festival Guide 2023
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...
Mar 15, 2022Now Reports
Hikari To Kaze No Hiroba Gate – New Recreation Center in Uminonakamichi Seaside Park, Fukuoka
Located on a vast 350-hectare site about 6 km east to west of Fukuoka’s city center, a new stay-and-play recreation center offers visitors the opportunity to relax, learn, and play...
Jul 26, 2019Now Reports
Tachibanayama: A Great Hike for Beginners
Tachibanayama is a mountain 367 m high, located on the border between Higashi Ward and the towns of Shingu and Hisayama. It may not be a very tall mountain, but because it is locat...
Feb 15, 2019Now Reports
Daihatsu Kurios in Fukuoka – Cirque du Soleil – Opens in Fukuoka Today!
Last night we were lucky to attend a full dress rehearsal of the latest Cirque du Soleil production, “Kurios - Cabinet of Curiosities”. And wow - it lives up to the hype! This show...
Dec 12, 2017Now Reports
Glamping at The Luigans Spa & Resort – Giveaway
The much-talked about glamping (portmanteau of “glamorous” and “camping”) can now be enjoyed in Fukuoka at The Luigans Spa & Resort! There, guests can choose from...
Nov 29, 2016Now Reports
Hakozakigu Shrine Flea Market 2016
This Sunday, the streets surrounding Hakata’s Hakozakigu Shrine saw the arrival of one of Kyushu’s most comprehensive flea markets. These usually quiet alleyways...
Sep 14, 2016Now Reports
Hojoya 2016 Photo Report
We went to Hojoya on Tuesday and took some snaps which you can see below. The festival continues until Sunday, Sep. 18 – Don’t miss it, and check out our full guide before yo...
Aug 17, 2016Now Reports
Hojoya Ohajiki Revealed – 2016
Ohajiki are popular souvenirs of the Hojoya festival which takes place at Hakozakigu Shrine between Sep. 12 and Sep. 18. These game counters, which are handmade by Hakata doll cra...
Jun 10, 2016Now Reports
Hakozakigu Shrine Ajisai Festival – Report
As a new intern at Fukuoka Now, I was assigned my first report: exploring the ajisai (hydrangea) festival in the grounds of Hakozakigu Shrine. June to early July mark the rainy sea...
Aug 7, 2015Now Reports
Teriha Spa Resort – Largest Spa in Kyushu
Onsen are great (once you get past the nakedness of it all), a wonderful tradition to experience; but there is another aspect of the Japanese bathing world which less tourists are ...