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Apr 19, 2024Now Reports
Fukuoka Azalea Guide 2024
From April to May, the low-lying azaleas of Fukuoka burst into a vivid display of red, pink, and white blooms. Revered as the prefectural tree, these azaleas are steeped in history...
Apr 10, 2024Now Reports
Fukuoka Wisteria Guide 2024
Wisteria blooms, with their irresistibly sweet scent, are a true spectacle, unfurling their beauty on trellises and through tunnels, and they've been stealing hearts all over the g...
Mar 19, 2024Now Reports
Fukuoka Clam Digging Guide 2024
As spring blossoms, you're likely to encounter a captivating scene by the shorelines or river mouths: crowds of people engaging deeply with a tradition that’s far from your...
Feb 20, 2024Now Reports
Fukuoka Cherry Blossom / Sakura Guide 2024
Welcome to the Fukuoka Cherry Blossom/Sakura Guide 2024, where the early blooms of Fukuoka set the stage for the season's most awaited spectacle. This guide is your passport to the...
Feb 7, 2024Now Reports
Fukuoka Hina Matsuri Guide 2024
The Dolls Festival, or "Hinamatsuri" (also known as Peach Festival or Girls' Day), is a cherished Japanese tradition celebrating the health and happiness of young girls. Hina dolls...
Feb 6, 2024Now Reports
Fukuoka Nanohana Guide 2024
As the first green shoots of spring emerge and vivid yellow blooms begin to punctuate the landscape, the arrival of spring becomes palpable for many. The delicate nanohana, or rape...
Jan 29, 2024Now Reports
Fukuoka Plum Blossom Guide 2024
As the calendar turns to early February, marking the onset of spring with 'Risshun' in the Japanese almanac, the landscape of Fukuoka begins to be adorned with the delicate hues of...
Jan 24, 2024Now Reports
Fukuoka Setsubun Guide 2024
Setsubun, an age-old ritual for warding off misfortune, is celebrated on the eve of Risshun, which falls around February 4th each year. This traditional event involves...
Dec 22, 2023Now Reports
Fukuoka Hatsu-uri and Fukubukuro Guide 2024
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 22, 2023Now Reports
Fukuoka Hatsuhinode (First Sunrise) Guide 2023-2024
In Japan, 'Gantan' is not just New Year's Day; it's a symbol of renewal and hope. This term, deeply rooted in the characters that signify the year's first sunrise...