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Nov 25, 2016Now Reports
Hakata Light Up Walk 2016 – Mini Guide
Until Nov. 27, thirteen shrines and temples near Hakata Station will be spectacularly illuminated every evening between 17:30 and 21:00, allowing you to see the temples in, quite l...
Nov 18, 2016Now Reports
Fukuoka Coffee Festival 2016
Early November has brought a crisp, bright canopy of autumn leaves to the city and, last weekend, a similarly striking event, the inaugural Fukuoka Coffee Festival, kicked off at J...
Nov 16, 2016Now Reports
Sumo Fan Day 2016
The long standing tradition of the Kyushu Sumo Basho (tournament) is currently taking place in downtown Fukuoka. However, before the awesome power of the rikishi (wrestlers) could ...
Nov 2, 2016Now Reports
Sumiyoshi Jinja Shrine Dohyo-Iri Sumo Opening Ceremony
Photo by Oscar Boyd for Fukuoka Now At approximately 2pm on Wednesday afternoon, tremors were felt at Sumiyoshi-jinja Shrine. “Jishin? Earthquake?” asked some locals, alarm in thei...
Oct 25, 2016Now Reports
Kyushu Basho 2016 – Fukuoka Sumo!
For two weeks in November, Fukuoka will transform into the home of sumo. The streets of the city will be made more exciting by the odd glimpse of the rikishi (wrestlers), their hul...
Sep 28, 2016Now Reports
Hakata Trivia
Hakata is full of hidden (and not so hidden) gems. Many remain unnoticed by the casual observer, but play a crucial role in telling the tale of the city’s culture & history. Delve ...
Jul 27, 2016Now Reports
Vegebal Kyushu Opened in Hakata
On Jul. 1, a new cafe-bar specializing in dishes made using Kyushu-grown veggies opened inside the JR Hakata Station building. Vegebal Kyushu’s vegetables are selected by Mercato, ...
Jun 22, 2016Now Reports
Kabuki at Fukuoka’s Hakataza Theater
When asked to think of Japan, the white-faced make-up and elaborate, colorful costumes of Kabuki often spring to mind. But is this ancient and traditional Japanese art form really ...
Jun 17, 2016Now Reports
Fukuoka’s Special Sweets
Fukuoka is home to many famous Japanese sweets. During the Edo era, Nagasaki was the only port from which the invaluable commodity of sugar entered Japan. Since the Kuroda Clan of ...
May 12, 2016Now Reports
Beer Air: Fukuoka Airport’s Beer Garden – With a View and Roar!
Beer Air takes off at Fukuoka Airport once again! And for the last time before reconstruction of the domestic terminal building begins. The beer garden will be open for 127 days, ...