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![Hakata Gion Yamakasa Guide, 博多祇園山笠ガイド](https://i0.wp.com/www.fukuoka-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/fn_yamakasa-oiyama-resize_2023_WEB-001.jpg?fit=254%2C190&ssl=1)
Jun 11, 2024Now Reports
Hakata Gion Yamakasa Guide 2024
It's likely you've already seen men, dressed in traditional loincloths, sprinting through the streets. These energetic individuals are participating in Hakata Gion Yamakasa, the mo...
![Kazariyama Ritual - Goshinire, 博多祇園山笠 御神入れ](https://i0.wp.com/www.fukuoka-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/fn_kazariyama-ritual-goshinire_2024_WEB-001.jpg?fit=232%2C190&ssl=1)
Jun 5, 2024Now Reports
Hakata Gion Yamakasa Kazariyama Guide 2024
Hakata Gion Yamakasa is a traditional festival in Fukuoka with a history of more than 770 years, held from July 1 to 15 every year, and the most popular early summer event...
![Hakata Dontaku, 博多どんたく港まつり](https://i0.wp.com/www.fukuoka-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/fn_hakata-dontaku-showcase_2023_cl-001.jpeg?fit=286%2C190&ssl=1)
Apr 25, 2024Now Reports
Hakata Dontaku Guide 2024
Dontaku, derived from the Dutch word Zondag (holiday), is one of the largest festivals in Japan, attracting two million spectators (pre-pandemic.) This year the event will be held ...
![Mojiko Retro Hina Matsuri, 門司港レトロひな祭り](https://i0.wp.com/www.fukuoka-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/fn_hinamatsuri-mojiko-retro_2024_cl-001.jpg?fit=285%2C190&ssl=1)
Feb 7, 2024Now Reports
Fukuoka Hina Matsuri Guide 2024
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...
![Hakata Kenban, 博多券番](https://i0.wp.com/www.fukuoka-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/fn_hakata-kenban_2023_WEB-001.jpg?fit=143%2C190&ssl=1)
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...
![Experiencing Life as a Hakata Geisha in the Heart of Fukuoka, 博多芸妓になってみました - 体験レポート](https://i0.wp.com/www.fukuoka-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/fn_experiencing-life-as-a-hakata-geish-in-the-heart-of-fukuoka_2023_cl-002.jpg?fit=285%2C190&ssl=1)
Oct 26, 2023Now Reports
Experiencing Life as a Hakata Geisha in the Heart of Fukuoka
In the area known as Hakata's old town, which is rich in temples and shrines, various community events are held during autumn...
![FIBA – Joint Event with Fukuoka Foreign Trade Association Report, FIBA – 福岡貿易会との合同イベント開催](https://i0.wp.com/www.fukuoka-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/fn_fiba-ffta-sep_2023_001.jpg?fit=253%2C190&ssl=1)
Sep 11, 2023Now Reports
FIBA – Joint Event with Fukuoka Foreign Trade Association Report
The Fukuoka International Business Association (FIBA) is an organization aimed at networking and exchanging business information about Fukuoka and Kyushu for business professionals...
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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...
![Hojoya Festival Hakozaki Shrine, 筥崎宮放生会大祭](https://i0.wp.com/www.fukuoka-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fn_hojoya-showcase_2022_cl-001.jpeg?fit=287%2C190&ssl=1)
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...
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Jun 21, 2023Now Reports
Hakata Gion Yamakasa Kazariyama Guide 2023
The Hakata Gion Yamakasa, a time-honored tradition that takes place in Fukuoka, is a celebrated annual event with a history extending over 770 years. Every year, from July 1st to 1...