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Oct 27, 2023Now Reports
Artful Living: The Public Art Landscape of Fukuoka
Scattered throughout the streets of Fukuoka are over 200 pieces of public art, crafted by artists both local and...

Oct 10, 2023Now Reports
Fukuoka City: A Hub for Art and Lifestyle
Fukuoka City consistently ranks high in domestic rankings as a livable city. Not only is it popular in Japan, but it's also frequently featured in international media as...

Jul 26, 2023Now Reports
Fukuoka’s Traditional Crafts at the 2023 Fukuoka World Aquatics Championships
The 2023 Fukuoka World Aquatics Championships will feature original merchandise made using Fukuoka's traditional crafts. These charming items, perfect as souvenirs or...

Sep 30, 2022Now Reports
Momochi Now – A Walk for Lovers of Art
Seaside Momochi was developed based on the concept of a town where people can live, work, learn and have fun. Landmarks such as Fukuoka Tower, PayPay Dome and the Hilton Fukuoka Se...

Jan 31, 2022Now Reports
Fukuoka’s Beautiful Multi Glass
Multi glass, which has been designated as a traditional handicraft by Fukuoka Prefecture, is a relatively new specialty craft, having only been designated in 1988. The glass is mad...

Dec 23, 2021Now Reports
Noh Theater: The Embodiment of the Japanese Aesthetic
The traditional Japanese performing arts of Noh and Kyogen are registered as intangible cultural heritage elements by UNESCO. Noh theatre has a long history, and it is believed to ...

Dec 1, 2021Now Reports
Lion Dance: A Celebration of the New Year
The shishi-mai (lion dance), which is part and parcel of New Year’s celebrations, is a traditional folk dance performed by dancers wearing large lion-headed costumes. Because lions...

Mar 19, 2021Now Reports
Kurume Kasuri: Experience Fukuoka’s Traditional Textile First Hand
Although we think nothing of buying clothes nowadays, there was a time in the past when people in each household made their own clothing from...

Feb 24, 2021Now Reports
Making the Ordinary Special ~ A Luxurious Overnight Journey to Saga ~
As many people already know, there are many places to see and things to do in Kyushu running the gamut from delicious food and crafts to hot springs, the mountains and the sea. For...

Dec 24, 2020Now Reports
Okushida-san: The Shrine of Hakata’s Guardian Deity
Kushida Shrine, referred to affectionately by locals as Okushida-san, has been home to the city’s guardian deity since olden times. Although Kushida Shrine has been mentioned sever...