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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...

Jan 29, 2025Now Reports
Fukuoka Plum Blossom Guide 2025
As the calendar turns to early February, marking the onset of spring with 'Risshun' in the Japanese almanac...

Jan 21, 2025Now Reports
Fukuoka Setsubun Guide 2025
Setsubun is a traditional event held to ward off evil spirits on the eve of Risshun (the beginning of spring)...

Dec 20, 2024Now Reports
Fukuoka Hatsu-uri and Fukubukuro Guide 2025
Hatsu-uri literally means “first sale”, and is one of many Japanese ‘first-of-the-year’ traditions, which range from...

Dec 18, 2024Now Reports
Hatsumode in Fukuoka 2025
For many of our readers, celebrating New Year's Eve in Japan may be a novel experience. It's a splendid chance to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Japanese traditions...

Dec 16, 2024Now Reports
Fukuoka Hatsuhinode (First Sunrise) Guide 2024-2025
In Japan, 'Gantan' is not just New Year's Day; it's a symbol of renewal and hope. This term, deeply rooted in the characters that signify the year's first sunrise...

Dec 10, 2024Now Reports
Fukuoka Strawberry Picking Guide 2025
In Japan, between December and May, strawberry picking becomes a cherished activity, and Fukuoka is renowned for its succulent, sizeable strawberries. Now is the perfect time to in...

Nov 27, 2024Now 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 27, 2024Now Reports
Christmas Advent Guide
The countdown to Christmas has begun! The weeks leading up to the holiday...

Nov 8, 2024Now Reports
2024 Ultimate Guide to Autumn Foliage in Fukuoka
This year’s unusually long summer heat has left some trees a bit weakened, and the autumn foliage is showing up later than usual...