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Apr 27, 2023

Aburayama Fukuoka: A New Haven for Nature Lovers and City Dwellers Alike

Embracing the motto "Back to Nature," Aburayama Fukuoka strives to create harmony between people, cities, and nature. The first phase of the project is set to launch on April 27, 2...

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Apr 12, 2023

New Gathering Spot “Ito Lab+” Opens

On April 8, 2023, a Tsutaya bookstore opened within the "Ito Lab+" facility, a new hub for the local community situated along the road leading from Kyushu University's Ito Campus t...

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Feb 28, 2023

A New Landmark that Carries on the History of Daimyo

Fukuoka is set to get a new landmark this spring with the opening of Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City. Prior to its full opening in April, the central plaza opened to the public on Janua...

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Jan 30, 2023

Rakusuien: A Tranquil Japanese Garden in the Heart of the City

About a 10-minute walk from Hakata Station you will find Rakusuien, a Japanese garden with a serene atmosphere. This is originally where the Hakata merchant Shimozawa Zenemon Chika...

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Kego Shrine and Kego Park are well-known as places where you can relax in Tenjin in downtown Fukuoka City. Due in part to their location next to Nishitetsu Fukuoka Station, there is always a constant flow of people through the shrine and the park. Kego Shrine was relocated to its present location in 1608. The shrine was built by Nagamasa Kuroda, the first lord of the Fukuoka Domain, and has served as a place of worship for local people over the generations. The torii gate that remains today was erected in 1639 by Tadayuki Kuroda, the second lord of the domain. The Kego Shrine grounds are not very large, but they are home to several magnificent camphor trees that are said to be over 300 years old. There are many things to see here, including the stately main shrine, which retains its Edo era feel, several old lanterns dedicated anywhere between two and 400 years ago, and the Imamasu Inari Shrine with a rare smiling fox statue standing guard out front. There is even a footbath on site, perfect for soothing your tired feet after a long day of walking. In the fall of 2022, a new nine-story shrine office opened. While the building serves as a new-and-improved shrine office, it also has storage space for the portable shrine and ritual implements that used to be kept in rental warehouses as well as space for exhibiting votive ema (wooden tablets) dating as far back as the mid-Edo period. Kego Shrine was originally home to the local guardian deity. It is also equipped with a large power generator and other facilities in the event that it needs to be used as an evacuation site for the local residents during a disaster. In Kego Park, you can see many people taking a break from work or shopping. The park used to be overgrown with trees and had many blind spots, which posed a risk to public safety, but it was completely renovated in 2012 to create a better lit and more open space. The park is also home to a Safety Center that community groups can use for their activities. In addition to hosting various events throughout the year, the park is famous for its gorgeous Christmas lights in winter, 都心のオアシス、警固神社と警固公園

Dec 22, 2022

Kego Shrine and Kego Park: An Oasis in the Heart of the City

Kego Shrine and Kego Park are well-known as places where you can relax in Tenjin in downtown Fukuoka City. Due in part to their location next to Nishitetsu Fukuoka Station, there i...

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Nov 29, 2022

Momochi Now – Seaside Momochi, a photogenic town

From late October, ginkgo trees along the streets and parks begin to turn brilliant yellow and red, adding a splash of color to the cityscape. The early setting sun and darkness al...

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Nov 24, 2022

010 BUILDING Shakes Up Fukuoka’s Nightlife

The doors were opened to the media today for a preview of the new 010 BUILDING located across from Hakata Canal City and along the Naka River. The facility will feature the restaur...

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Oct 31, 2022

Further Enhancing Centers for Exchange in Each Ward

Equipped with a civic hall, meeting rooms and a library, the Minami Civic Center is well known by local residents as a hub for culture and exchange in Minami Ward...

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