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Mar 31, 2014 Now Reports
Hakata Sennennomon Gate
In 1242, Enni Ben'en (posthumous name: Shouichi Kokushi) founded Jotenji Temple, a place with deep ties to Hakata-ori textiles and the presumed origin of the Hakata Yamakasa festiv...
Feb 28, 2014 Now Reports
Super Sakura Spots: Nishi Park and Terumo Shrine
Located on a hill jutting into Hakata Bay, Nishi Park provides stunning views of the bay as well as Nokonoshima and Shikanoshima islands from its observation deck. Its wealth of na...
Jan 28, 2014 Now Reports
Test Your Knowledge of Fukuoka
If you think you know Fukuoka, then you can try taking the Fukuoka Kentei (Fukuoka Proficiency Test) that starts in March 2014. The aim of the test is to deepen affection for Fukuo...
Dec 26, 2013 Now Reports
Getting to Know Fukuoka from Permanent Exhibits
The Fukuoka Art Museum and Fukuoka City Museum are both holding major events over the year-end and New Year's holiday period that are expected to attract many visitors, some of who...
Nov 24, 2013 Now Reports
Spend Christmas in a Historic Church
Christmas originated as a religious event, with families celebrating the holiday together by going to mass at church. Some people might think you cannot enter a church if you are ...
Oct 24, 2013 Now Reports
Visiting Hakata’s Markets
The best place to sample local cuisine is at the fresh food markets, and one of the most famous markets in Fukuoka is Yanagibashi Market. Located next to the Nakagawa River, Yanag...
Sep 27, 2013 Now Reports
Botoni Nomura—Female Poet of the Late Edo Era
Sanso-dori is a street that runs from Ozasa to Hirao in Chuo-ku. The name is derived from Hiraosanso, a thatched-roof hut located nearby. This was the home of Botoni Nomura, a fema...
Aug 29, 2013 Now Reports
Korokan and the Fukuoka Castle Ruins—Take a Walk through History
Often times when you visit famous ruins, there are no buildings left and you cannot tell what was once there. The Korokan-Fukuoka Castle Ruins area, which is now a park in Chuo-ku...
Jul 25, 2013 Now Reports
Shikanoshima Island: Enjoying History and the Ocean’s Bounty
If you get the urge to visit a nearby island this summer, why not head to Shikanoshima in the northern end of Hakata Bay? With a circumference of 11km, this little island is connec...
Jun 26, 2013 Now Reports
Fukuoka: An Accessible City
Fukuoka's appeal lies in its compact size, and one telling feature of this is its excellent transportation access. For instance, the airport is located close to the city center. In...
