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Dec 24, 2020Now Reports
Okushida-san: The Shrine of Hakata’s Guardian Deity
Kushida Shrine, referred to affectionately by locals as Okushida-san, has been home to the city’s guardian deity since olden times. Although Kushida Shrine has been mentioned sever...
Dec 22, 2020Now Reports
Hatsumode in Fukuoka 2021
So it’s New Year’s Eve and your friends have gone abroad to visit family or on exotic getaways, and you’re in Fukuoka wondering how to make the most of the last night of the year?
Dec 8, 2020Now Reports
Fukuoka Hatsuhinode (First Sunrise) Guide 2020-2021
"Gantan" means New Year's Day in Japanese. The term has particular significance given that the Chinese characters relate to the importance placed on the first sunrise of the year. ...
Dec 2, 2020Now Reports
Nengajo – How to Make a Japanese Christmas/New Year’s Card
Nengajo are special Japanese New Year’s cards that come with domestic postage included. They can be bought from stationery stores around Fukuoka such as Loft, but a great place to ...
Nov 5, 2020Now Reports
Our Visit to Arita’s Kakiemon Kiln
Looking for a fun day trip outside of Fukuoka, my partner and I wanted to visit somewhere that wouldn’t usually be on our radar. When the opportunity to visit Arita’s town to exper...
Oct 8, 2020Now Reports
Fukuoka Autumn Leaves Guide 2020
Koyo refers to the changing autumn colors of deciduous trees in Japan. Leaves turn spectacular shades of red, yellow and brown - depending on species - before falling to the ground...
Oct 6, 2020Now Reports
A Tale of Two Local Doctors and Educators: Nanmei Kamei and Osamu Takaba
This month’s article focuses on two doctors and educators from Fukuoka who were active in the Edo and Meiji eras. The first, Nanmei Kamei (1743 - 1814), was born in Meinohama (now ...
Sep 1, 2020Now Reports
The deep, soothing tones of the Chikuzen Biwa
The Japanese biwa is a type of lute which traces its origins to ancient Persia, and it made its way to Japan from the Silk Road via China. Even today in Arab cultures, a biwa-like ...
May 27, 2020Now Reports
A Neighborhood of Modern Architecture and Public Art
Completed in 1990, Momochi is Fukuoka’s newest neighborhood and it is packed with things to see and do, from beaches and hotels to shopping centers and museums. There are many park...
Dec 20, 2019Now Reports
Arita — The Origins of Japanese Porcelain
Arita is the birthplace of porcelain in Japan and since the first porcelain was fired in the early 17th century, the town has flourished as the center of porcelain production in Ja...
