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Apr 5, 2022Now Reports
Clam Digging Guide 2022
At the beginning of Spring, you may notice clusters of people digging at the mouth of the Muromigawa River. They’re not panning for gold, but for something much tastier - clams! In...
Feb 22, 2022Now Reports
Fukuoka Nanohana Guide 2022
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...
Feb 18, 2022Now Reports
Fukuoka Cherry Blossom / Sakura Guide 2022
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, 2022Now Reports
Fukuoka Hina Matsuri Guide 2022
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...
Feb 4, 2022Now Reports
Fukuoka Plum Blossom Guide 2022
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...
Jan 25, 2022Now Reports
Fukuoka Strawberry Picking Guide 2022
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 24, 2021Now Reports
Hatsumode in Fukuoka 2022
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 21, 2021Now Reports
Fukuoka Hatsu-uri and Fukubukuro Guide 2022
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 17, 2021Now Reports
Fukuoka Hatsuhinode (First Sunrise) Guide 2021-2022
"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 10, 2021Now Reports
Christmas Religious Services in Fukuoka 2021
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...
