Fukuoka Now

Jul 3, 2026

Discover the Traditional Crafts Behind Hakata Gion Yamakasa

The towering kakiyama floats and spectacular kazariyama displays may be the most visible symbols of Hakata Gion Yamakasa, but the festival’s story runs much deeper. For more than 7...

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Jun 30, 2026

Cycling The Yamakuni River & Mt. Hachimen

Today we’re heading out on a challenging but scenic tour of some of the best roads Oita Prefecture has to offer. Starting and finishing in the small town of Hita...

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#Oita Prefecture

Jun 30, 2026

Friday Nights of Live Music and Art at Fukuoka Asian Art Museum

Every Friday, the museum stays open until 20:00, making it easy to combine a short live performance with an exhibition visit. Concerts take place in the Art Cafe...

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#Hakata-ku

Jun 29, 2026

Blue Skies, BBQ and Canada Day Memories

After days of watching the weather forecast and keeping a nervous eye on an approaching typhoon, the skies cleared just in time for the Fukuoka Canada Day Party 2026. Guests were w...

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Jun 16, 2026

Summer Afternoon Tea at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Fukuoka

There’s something reassuring about a classic steakhouse. Crisp white tablecloths, polished service, and the quiet confidence that comes from years of doing things well. That’s exac...

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Jun 9, 2026

Coto Coto Train: A Three-Hour Restaurant Journey Through Fukuoka’s Countryside

Kyushu is often called Japan’s capital of sightseeing trains. From the celebrated Seven Stars in Kyushu to a wide variety of themed rail journeys, the region has elevated train tra...

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Jun 1, 2026

Kyushu Roundtable #4: More Tourists, Better Kyushu? The Real Question Is What Kind

But at Kyushu Roundtable #4, the discussion quickly moved beyond visitor numbers. The real question was not whether tourism is good for Kyushu, but what kind of tourism creates las...