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Mar 27, 2020Now Reports
Fukuoka Wisteria Guide 2020
Following the cherry blossoms, another tree comes into bloom in Fukuoka and across Kyushu. Wisteria have been adored by the Japanese since the Nara period (710 to 794 AD); they eve...
Mar 16, 2020Now Reports
Fukuoka Nanohana Guide 2020
Just like sakura, nanohana, otherwise known as field mustard, signals the start of spring in Fukuoka! Depending on the location, nanohana season runs from February to April in Fuku...
Mar 15, 2020Now Reports
Momochi Now!
The area of Momochihama boasts views of three of Fukuoka’s best-known landmarks: Fukuoka Tower, PayPay Dome, and the Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk Hotel. Built on reclaimed land created ...
Mar 4, 2020Now Reports
Fukuoka Cherry Blossom / Sakura Guide 2020
The blossoming of sakura (cherry blossoms) is an occasion for celebration all over Japan. Between late March and early April, families, friends and colleagues come together for oha...
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...
