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Dec 20, 2012 Now Reports
Delicious Fruits and Vegetables from Fukuoka
Despite being the biggest city in Kyushu, Fukuoka is blessed with nature’s bounty. The city is known for its delicious dishes, but the secret lies with its fresh local ingredients....
Nov 28, 2012 Now Reports
The Kyushu Symphony Orchestra Fosters Musical Culture
Fukuoka has created many musicians and artists, many of whom have become prominent in classical music. Emblematic of that is the Kyushu Symphony Orchestra. Based in Fukuoka City, i...
Oct 30, 2012 Now Reports
Hakata-ori’s close associations with Buddhism
The Hakata-ori woven textile is a traditional Hakata craft as well known as the Hakata ningyo dolls. It has been popular for centuries for use in kimono and obi as a silk textile d...
Sep 26, 2012 Now Reports
Fukuoka, the Wild Bird Paradise
Fukuoka City is known as Kyushu’s core urban area, but it might come as a surprise to know that it’s also a paradise for wild birds. In fact, it’s one of the best places in the cou...
Aug 29, 2012 Now Reports
The Appealing Hakozaki Shrine and its Historical Sakura Gate
Hojoya is a festival heralding the advent of autumn in Hakata. It is a lively event during which many open-air stalls line the approach to the Hakozaki shrine. Many people turn out...
Aug 1, 2012 Now Reports
Xie Guoming, a pioneer in creating friendly Japan-China relations
A small group of camphor trees stands on a corner along the small Dekimachi-dori near the Hakata Station. That is said to be the location of the grave of Xie Guoming, who promoted ...
Jun 28, 2012 Now Reports
The Nagare Community
The history of one of Hakata’s best known festivals, the Hakata Gion Yamakasa held in July, dates back more than 700 years. It is a compelling sight to watch loincloth-clad men run...
May 30, 2012 Now Reports
The Green Spaces at the Fukuoka Castle Ruins
Ohori Park is an extremely popular site for walking and jogging in an area noted for its water and greenery. Not as many people extend their walk to the site of the Fukuoka Castle ...
Apr 24, 2012 Now Reports
Fukuoka bus tours are great fun
The Fukuoka Open Top Bus tour became a hit soon after it began operation this spring. The open-air buses visit the major sightseeing locations in the city, and the view from the de...
Mar 29, 2012 Now Reports
Future Energy Sources in Hakata Bay
Attention has focused on natural, environmentally friendly energy since last year’s Tohoku disaster. That’s good news for Kyushu, because the region has a great deal of potential i...
