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Kyushu Castle Cruising
Fukuoka Now’s Guide to Four Fine Fortresses in Kyushu.
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Litti’s Avispa – Back to J-1!
We caught up with Avispa Fukuoka manager – and three time world cup finalist – Pierre Littbarski ahead of a crucial J league game to get his thoughts on the 2008-2009 season.
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Nagasaki Lantern Festival
No other city quite embodies Japan’s remarkable march through history the way Nagasaki does, and there’s no better time to visit the city than during the annual Lantern Festival held from the 7th of February to the 21st.
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Hakata Dontaku Port Festival
A guide to the Hakata Dontaku Port Festival.
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Fukuoka’s Foreigners – Who Are We?
100th Issue Special. A Historical Overview.
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Beppu Hatto Yukemuri Akari no Matsuri
Light is the theme of this early spring festival, as the hot spring city of Beppu is illuminated with all the colors of the spectrum.
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Tenryo Hita Doll Festival
The Tenryo area of Hita – where culture and tradition survive in a historical setting. Welcome to the colorful world of hina dolls.
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Romance of the Lantern Festival
Lying on the old Buzen road, the streets of Yamaga retain much of their appearance from days gone by. This town, also famous for its onsen, is enveloped in a magical aura by the light of the gleaming bamboo and parasol lanterns.
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Aso Christmas Balloon Festival
Among the events happening in Aso at this time of year, the Christmas Balloon Festival is the most popular. Twenty-five colorful hot air balloons race over the expanse of Aso, and there are illuminations, fireworks and Christmas decorations, too.
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Takachiho Yokagura
Saturated with the myths of old Japan, Takachiho is home to the settings of many famous stories, such as the cave in which the sun goddess Amaterasu hid herself away, and the great rock where the gods cast out demons that threatened the world.
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