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Aug 7, 2019Now Reports
Fukuoka Asian Art Museum – 20th Anniversary Report
Over the last year, the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (FAAM) has undergone renovations, making it an even greater asset to the city’s museum and art scenes. FAAM is a pioneering and in...
Mar 20, 2019Now Reports
Fukuoka Art Museum Reopening Exhibition – Report
Finally, after a multi-year long renovation, Fukuoka Art Museum (in Ohori Park) will reopen to the public tomorrow (March 21) and to celebrate they are holding an exhibition of abo...
Feb 27, 2019Now Reports
Kurume Kasuri – A Textile to Treasure
Kurume Kasuri is a traditional textile from the Chikugo region that has been handed down over the generations. It is currently produced in Kurume City, Hirokawa Town (in Yame Distr...
Jan 21, 2019Now Reports
Fukuoka Hina Matsuri Guide 2019
Every year, families across Japan celebrate Hina Matsuri, otherwise known as Girls’ Day or Doll’s Day. This traditional festival, which takes place on Mar. 3, is an occasion to pra...
Jan 11, 2019Now Reports
Coming of Age Day in Fukuoka, Japan
Coming of Age Day (成人の日 Seijin no Hi) takes place annually on the second Monday of January to celebrate the birthdays of all those who have reached the magical age of twenty (hatac...
Dec 21, 2018Now Reports
Kurume Kasuri Discovery Tour Report – Nov. 2018
The Kurume Kasuri Discovery Tour, organized by Fukuoka Now in conjunction with local government offices and the Kurume Kasuri Cooperative Association, set out to introduce this tra...
Dec 20, 2018Now Reports
Fukuoka Hatsuhinode (First Sunrise) Guide 2018-2019
"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 19, 2018Now 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 ...
Dec 14, 2018Now Reports
Hatsumode in Fukuoka 2018-2019
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?
Nov 2, 2018Now Reports
Kougei Expo in Fukuoka – Report
Wow! What an exhibition! Anyone even remotely interested in Japanese traditional crafts shouldn’t miss this free event taking place now at Marine Messe and again tomorrow and Sunda...
