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Dec 24, 2025Now Reports
Hatsumode in Fukuoka 2026
For many of our readers, celebrating New Year's Eve in Japan may be a novel experience...
Dec 22, 2025Now Reports
Fukuoka First Sunrise 2026 – Guide
In Japan, Ganjitsu is not just New Year’s Day—it’s a symbol of renewal and hope. The term is deeply rooted in the characters that signify the year’s first sunrise...
Dec 11, 2025Now Reports
Nengajo – How to Make a Japanese Christmas/New Year’s Card
Fukuoka Now shows you how to spread the New Year’s Cheer this December with nengajo, the ultimate winter greeting card!...
Nov 12, 2025Now Reports
Kyushu Sumo Tournament 2025 & Cultural Experiences in Fukuoka
When the sumo stables roll into town and wrestlers in yukata start appearing on the streets, Fukuoka knows winter has arrived...
Nov 7, 2025Now Reports
2025 Ultimate Guide to Autumn Foliage in Fukuoka
In Fukuoka, nature and the city coexist in close harmony. As the autumn foliage peaks in the surrounding mountains, the trees lining city streets and...
Sep 18, 2025Now Reports
Celebrate Autumn with Art in Fukuoka
Fukuoka is working to become a city where art is part of everyday life. Through “Fukuoka Art Next (FaN),” the city supports artists while...
Jul 3, 2025Now Reports
First Look: Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition FUKUOKA Opens Above Hakata Station
A new kind of immersive art museum has opened for a limited time above Hakata Station. Over 300 works by...
Jun 16, 2025Now Reports
Hakata Gion Yamakasa Guide 2025
It's likely you've already seen men, dressed in traditional loincloths, sprinting through the streets...
Feb 7, 2025Now Reports
Fukuoka Hina Matsuri Guide 2025
The Dolls Festival, or "Hinamatsuri" (also known as Peach Festival or Girls' Day), is a cherished Japanese tradition celebrating the health and happiness of young girls. Hina dolls...
Dec 20, 2024Now Reports
Discover Unique Shrine Charms and Stamps in Fukuoka
In Japan, the end of the year is a time when many people visit shrines to give thanks for the past year and pray for...
