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Jul 1, 2007Now Reports
Hakata-Te-Ippon
From the end of June, groups of men decked out in their finest Yamakasa happi start appearing around Hakata.
Jun 1, 2007Now Reports
Love Earth Clean-up
June is "Clean-up Month" in Fukuoka Prefecture, with many environmental projects taking place. One of these is Love Earth Clean-up, an event which encourages members of the communi...
May 1, 2007Now Reports
The Origins of the Dontaku Song
One of the most exciting carnivals in Japan, Hakata Donkatu, has its own theme song called “Bonchikawaiya.” Where exactly did it come from and who discovered this tune?
Mar 1, 2007Now Reports
Opening the Sake Cellars
To tell you the truth, I'm not a big fan of brewed alcohol, despite the fact that I have trained myself to enjoy the odd glass of wine. I prefer distilled drinks, but I'll take thi...
Feb 1, 2007Now Reports
Plum Blossom Viewing is En Vogue!
Dazaifu Tenmangu is widely known as the perfect place for students to pray for success in exams, but did you know that it is also famous for a legendary plum blossom called tobiume...
Jan 1, 2007Now Reports
Pray for Prosperity!
The tenth is the day of the Seidai Festival for Ebisu, god of prosperity, and of fishermen, at the Toka-ebisu Shrine
Dec 1, 2006Now Reports
Tenjin Street Names Get a Makeover
00Fukuoka City used to be divided into two districts along the Nakagawa (river); the eastern merchant district of Hakata and the western town, Fukuoka.
Nov 1, 2006Now Reports
50 Years of Sumo in Fukuoka!
The Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, which opens in November, is one of those events that defines the season for locals. This year, the tournament celebrates its 50th anniversary, so ...
Oct 1, 2006Now Reports
Udon: A Hakata Original!
Udon is one of the most ubiquitous of all Japanese foods, and it’s usually very affordable too. But, did you know the birthplace of those lovely plump noodles was Hakata?