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Dec 18, 2019Now Reports
Fukuoka Hatsu-uri and Fukubukuro Guide 2020
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, 2019Now Reports
Kurume Kasuri – Old Becomes New!
Textiles are an integral part of Japanese history and culture. From ancient times, people have learned to spin yarn out of plants such as hemp, wisteria, kudzu (a Japanese herb), k...
Dec 17, 2019Now Reports
January 2020 Fukuoka Now
Boom! We begin the decade with Daizenji Tamataregu Oniyo, the fiery winter festival on the cover. And nothing warms the bellies of locals like a motsunabe hot pot, so try it at Mot...
Dec 16, 2019Now Reports
Hakata Hariko: Must-have Good Luck Charms for Local Festivals
Hakata Hariko dolls are a local handicraft that dates back to the Edo era. Considered good luck charms, popular characters include tigers. The process of making these dolls has rem...
Dec 12, 2019Now Reports
Fukuoka Hatsuhinode (First Sunrise) Guide 2019-2020
"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 12, 2019Now Reports
Nengajo – How to Make a Japanese Christmas/New Year’s Card
Nengajo are special Japanese New Year’s cards that come with domestic postage included. They can be bought from stationery stores around Fukuoka such as Loft, but a great place to ...
Dec 12, 2019Now Reports
Hatsumode in Fukuoka 2019-2020
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 12, 2019Now Reports
Christmas Religious Services in Fukuoka 2019
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...
Nov 29, 2019Now Reports
Renting a flat or house in Fukuoka
I’ve decided to write a series of posts about renting a flat or house in Fukuoka. I have professional experience handling disputes between landlords and tenants as well as personal...
Nov 29, 2019Now Reports
Report: teamLab: Digitized Fukuoka Castle Ruins
On November 28, I visited Maizuru Park with others from Fukuoka Now to attend the pre-opening event of teamLab: Digitized Fukuoka Castle Ruins, produced by teamLab.
