Hanami in Japan: A Time-Honoured Tradition of Cherry Blossom Viewing
- 04-15-2024
Hanami, the revered Japanese tradition of cherry blossom viewing, traces its roots back centuries, weaving a rich tapestry of cultural significance, poetic beauty, and communal celebration. Originating in the Nara period (710-794) when aristocrats would gather to appreciate the fleeting beauty of c... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan March 2024
- 04-01-2024
More foreign students set to be eligible for Japan gov't scholarships – Nationwide
The Japanese government plans to expand the scope of foreign university students eligible for its scholarships from April to provide more academic opportunities to children of the country's growing number of forei... READ MORE
Valentine’s Day in Japan: Blending Tradition with Modernity
- 03-15-2024
Valentine's Day in Japan offers a captivating glimpse into the intersection of tradition and modernity, where age-old customs merge seamlessly with contemporary expressions of love and affection. Rooted in Japanese culture for decades, the celebration of Valentine's Day has evolved into a nuanced t... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan February 2024
- 03-01-2024
University of Tokyo to launch new 5-year program with 50% foreign students – Tokyo Prefecture
The University of Tokyo plans to launch a new five-year combined Bachelor's and Master's degree program in fall 2027, with half of the roughly 100-student capacity to comprise foreign students, a univer... READ MORE
Kintsugi – The Golden Art of Embracing Imperfections
- 02-15-2024
Where Brokenness Becomes Beauty
In the delicate dance between fragility and resilience, Japan introduces us to the art of Kintsugi—a practice that transforms brokenness into beauty. Unlike conventional methods of repairing broken pottery, Kintsugi embraces imperfections by mending shattered piec... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan January 2024
- 02-01-2024
Noto locals pin hopes on return of tourists to hasten quake recovery – Ishikawa Prefecture
Like many other parts of Japan, the Noto Peninsula had been enjoying a post-pandemic recovery in tourism before a magnitude-7.6 quake on New Year's Day drastically changed its trajectory. Wajima, one of th... READ MORE
Hannya Masks – Unmasking the Enigmatic Faces of Japanese Theatre
- 01-15-2024
The Haunting Beauty of Hannya Masks
Within the hallowed halls of Japanese theatre, where stories are told through the subtle language of movement, Hannya masks emerge as silent spectres, their carved features whispering tales of passion, vengeance, and the eternal dance between beauty and monstr... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan December 2023
- 01-01-2024
Japan to partially lift ban on ride-hailing services from April – Nationwide
The Japanese government has decided to partially lift a ban on ride-hailing services to address a nationwide shortage of taxi drivers, with the changes to come into effect from April. The partial lifting will allow driv... READ MORE
Wagashi: Japan’s Artistic Confections – A Symphony of Taste and Tradition
- 12-15-2023
In the heart of Japan's culinary landscape, where sushi and ramen claim their fame, there exists a hidden world of artistry and delicacy – Wagashi. These traditional Japanese sweets transcend the ordinary, both in taste and visual appeal, making them a captivating facet of Japanese culture that oft... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan November 2023
- 12-01-2023
Japan detects season's first bird flu case; to cull 40,000 birds – Nationwide
Japan detected the first case of highly pathogenic H5-type bird flu this season at a poultry farm in the south of the country, public broadcaster NHK reported. The local government in Saga Prefecture will cull about 40... READ MORE
