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Feb 28, 2017 Now Reports
Choun Yamazaki: A Famous Sculptor from Hakata
In the middle of Higashi Park stands a bronze statue of Emperor Kameyama, who ruled in the Kamakura period at the end of the 13th century. When the Mongols invaded, he visited shri...
Jan 24, 2017 Now Reports
Learn about Ancient History at the Fukuoka City Archaeology Center
Since ancient times, Fukuoka has functioned as a gateway to the Asian continent. Today’s city sits atop several layers of historical ruins. There are over 1,000 historical ruins th...
Dec 21, 2016 Now Reports
Sake Brewery Tours: A Great Way to Stay Warm in Winter
When winter sets in, sake offers a great way to stay warm. When many people think of Kyushu, they think shochu is king, but there are actually many long-standing sake breweries in ...
Nov 25, 2016 Now Reports
Iimori Shrine: Keeper of Ancient Rituals
Located at the foot of Mt. Iimori in Nishi Ward, Iimori Shrine is an ancient shrine said to have been founded in 859 and dedicated to the mountain itself. The shrine used to have t...
Oct 31, 2016 Now Reports
Experience Sumo at the November Tournament
Have you ever noticed an influx of big men sporting topknots in November? That’s because the November Tournament (aka “Kyushu Basho”) of the Grand Sumo takes place in Fukuoka ever...
Sep 27, 2016 Now Reports
Fukuoka to Host the America’s Cup Yacht Race
You may have stayed up late watching the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio this summer, but did you know another world famous sporting event is coming to closer shores this fall?...
Aug 25, 2016 Now Reports
Hakata: A City Built by Merchants
A gateway to the outside world since olden times, Hakata began to flourish as a commercial port city in the middle ages. Hakata began trading with Ming China under a...
Jun 22, 2016 Now Reports
The Ikinomatsubara Pine Forest and Genko Borui
A beautiful pine forest extends from Nishi Ward in Fukuoka City all the way to Karatsu City in Saga Prefecture, following the old Karatsu Kaido. Called Ikinomatsubara, this forest ...
May 27, 2016 Now Reports
Central Children’s Center: Fun for All Ages
Located in downtown Tenjin, the popular Fukuoka City Central Children's Center is the only such facility in the city. The facility, closed since its demolition in 2014, reopened th...
Apr 28, 2016 Now Reports
Wheeled Cart Stalls: A Nishijin Fixture
Nishijin, the western hub of Fukuoka, bustles with students who commute to nearby high schools and colleges and is known for its retro shopping street. One of the biggest attractio...
