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Feb 24, 2023Now Reports
Fukuoka Cherry Blossom / Sakura Guide 2023
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...
Feb 10, 2023Now Reports
Fukuoka Hina Matsuri Guide 2023
Every year, families across Japan celebrate Hina Matsuri, otherwise known as Girls’ Day or Doll’s Day. This traditional festival, which takes place on Mar. 3, is an occasion to pra...
Jan 24, 2023Now Reports
Fukuoka Plum Blossom Guide 2023
The plum blossoms begin to bloom in Fukuoka around "risshun," which marks the arrival of spring on the calendar. The plum blossoms, red, white, and pink, are small, lovely, and fra...
Dec 23, 2022Now Reports
Fukuoka Hatsu-uri and Fukubukuro Guide 2023
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 23, 2022Now Reports
Hatsumode in Fukuoka 2023
For many of our readers, this might be their first time to spend New Year’s Eve in Japan; and that’s an excellent opportunity to experience Japanese traditional culture...
Dec 23, 2022Now Reports
Fukuoka Hatsuhinode (First Sunrise) Guide 2022-2023
"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 22, 2022Now Reports
Fukuoka Strawberry Picking Guide 2023
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! Some farms offer m...
Dec 20, 2022Now Reports
A sandy beach, cafes, broad-walk, tower and dome – all in Momochi!
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 ...
Dec 15, 2022Now Reports
Christmas Religious Services in Fukuoka 2022
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 ca...
Nov 14, 2022Now Reports
Winter Illumination Guide 2022
Nightfall comes earlier as winter approaches, and Fukuoka City transforms into a glimmering spectacle as shops and public spaces display elaborate Christmas lights. Check out Fukuo...
