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The Appealing Hakozaki Shrine and its Historical Sakura Gate

Hojoya is a festival heralding the advent of autumn in Hakata. It is a lively event during which many open-air stalls line the approach to the Hakozaki shrine. Many people turn out...

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Xie Guoming, a pioneer in creating friendly Japan-China relations

A small group of camphor trees stands on a corner along the small Dekimachi-dori near the Hakata Station. That is said to be the location of the grave of Xie Guoming, who promoted ...

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August 2012 Fukuoka Now Magazine

This month's cover models wear colorful yukata in anticipation of our huge Yukata Dance Party, happening August 1. Inside, we get a taste of Tokyo pop culture right at the AKB48 Ca...

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Fukuoka Anime Set for World Stage

After School Midnighters is the latest anime by Fukuoka’s Montblanc Pictures and is set be shown in at least Taiwan and Korea as the international cinema,T-JOY, begin showing the f...

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Tours of Yamakasa Floats on July 8

We Love Tenjin Association is organizing a walking tour of the floats used in the Yamakasa festival. The tour starts at 13:00 on July 8 at Lion Square in front of the Mitsukoshi De...

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July 2012 Fukuoka Now Magazine

This summer in Fukuoka is going to be HOT! This issue, we get ready for the summer's biggest festivals– Red Bull Sound Voyage, Sunset Live and Isla de Salsa –whilst cover model Tam...

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The Nagare Community

The history of one of Hakata’s best known festivals, the Hakata Gion Yamakasa held in July, dates back more than 700 years. It is a compelling sight to watch loincloth-clad men run...

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Fukuoka City Ranked 12th Best City in the world!

Fukuoka City Ranked 12th Best City in the world! 福岡市「世界BESTシティ12位」にランクイン！ Wow-wow-wow! …the world is finally getting it. Fukuoka ranked yet even higher this year’s prestigiou...

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