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Jan 23, 2020Now Reports
Fukuoka Plum Blossom Guide 2020
25 spots in Fukuoka Prefecture for plum blossom viewing!
Jan 21, 2020Now Reports
Fukuoka Strawberry Picking Guide 2020
Strawberry picking is a popular activity in Japan between December and May and Fukuoka is famous for its big, sweet strawberries. Now’s the time to go-a-picking! If you have an app...
Dec 18, 2019Now Reports
Fukuoka Hatsu-uri and Fukubukuro Guide 2020
Hatsu-uri literally means “first sale”, and is one of many Japanese ‘first-of-the-year’ traditions, which range from hatsumode, the first shrine visit of the year, to hatsuhinode, ...
Dec 12, 2019Now Reports
Fukuoka Hatsuhinode (First Sunrise) Guide 2019-2020
"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 12, 2019Now Reports
Hatsumode in Fukuoka 2019-2020
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 12, 2019Now Reports
Christmas Religious Services in Fukuoka 2019
While the commercial side of Christmas is well and truly appreciated in Japan, with banners adorning every shop window and promotions left, right and center, the spiritual side can...
Nov 22, 2019Now Reports
Winter Illumination Guide 2019
Every year from November, Fukuoka City transforms into a glimmering night-time spectacle as shops and public spaces display elaborate Christmas lights. Check out Fukuoka Now’s Illu...
Nov 1, 2019Now Reports
Itoshima Kakigoya – Oyster Hut Guide 2019-2020
The coastline of Itoshima is dotted with small fishing ports. At some of these, you might see 50-meter-long structures similar to those used to grow vegetables and flowers on farml...
Oct 25, 2019Now Reports
Fukuoka Autumn Leaves Guide 2019
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 21, 2019Now Reports
Kakashi Matsuri Guide 2019
No, it’s not cosplay in the countryside and it’s unrelated to Halloween, but yes, there’s something funky going on in the rice fields! Each autumn, some farming villages crank up t...
