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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Original Pancake House
Founded in Portland, Oregon in 1953, the Original Pancake House’s latest franchise has opened in Fukuoka. The company, which set itself apart by offering German-style oven-baked pa...
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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, ...
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Hard Rock Cafe Rocks New Hakata Venue – Pre-Opening Report
Today is Hard Rock Cafe Fukuoka’s sweet sixteenth! After 16 years of rocking out at Hawks Town Mall, the restaurant and bar has moved to the new JRJP Hakata Building, conveniently ...
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