Fukuoka Now

Sep 1, 2007

Did you know that udon, soba and manju all originated in Hakata?

The hottest season is at its peak, and the best thing to help cool you off and recharge may be a bowl of chilled noodles. Udon and soba are delicious and nutritious... but did you ...

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Aug 1, 2007

Fukuoka Through the Lens

Have you ever had the urge to visit a city after seeing pictures of it? Or maybe you fell in love with a town during your visit?

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Jul 1, 2007

Hakata-Te-Ippon

From the end of June, groups of men decked out in their finest Yamakasa happi start appearing around Hakata.

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Jun 1, 2007

Love Earth Clean-up

June is "Clean-up Month" in Fukuoka Prefecture, with many environmental projects taking place. One of these is Love Earth Clean-up, an event which encourages members of the communi...

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May 1, 2007

The Origins of the Dontaku Song

One of the most exciting carnivals in Japan, Hakata Donkatu, has its own theme song called “Bonchikawaiya.” Where exactly did it come from and who discovered this tune?

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Mar 1, 2007

Opening the Sake Cellars

To tell you the truth, I'm not a big fan of brewed alcohol, despite the fact that I have trained myself to enjoy the odd glass of wine. I prefer distilled drinks, but I'll take thi...

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Feb 1, 2007

Plum Blossom Viewing is En Vogue!

Dazaifu Tenmangu is widely known as the perfect place for students to pray for success in exams, but did you know that it is also famous for a legendary plum blossom called tobiume...