[ 2011/05/26 10:00 AM to 2011/07/03 6:00 PM. ] Munakata was born in Aomori city, northern Japan and became a famous woodblock printmaker. He had only elementary school education because his family was very poor. However, he exhibited a passion for art from early childhood. When he was 17, he was fascinated by a reproduction painting of Vincent van Gogh’s works. Then he decided to become the “Van [...] ...

[ 2011/06/05 12:00 PM to 2011/06/12 8:00 PM. ] The Photo Exhibition of Mitsuki Nakamura who continues to take the theme of Women is held in June. Why don't you come and feel her works if you have an interest in photographs?! Period: Jun 5th - 12th, 2011 Admission: Free Opening hours: 12:00 - 20:00 Venue: asi-para, Imaizumi (near Nishitetsu Tenjin) Access By Bus Take #114 bus from Mizuho (closest bus stop [...] ...

[ 2011/05/29; 12:00 AM to 2:40 PM. ] Funanorikomi is the traditional ceremony to show Kabuki actors before their show starts from June in Hakata. Kabuki actors parade Hakata river on the boat. They don’t make up like Kabuki stage at this time. However, at the ceremonies, they speak in a special way like on a stage and wearing cool Hakama(Samurai style Kimono). Don’t miss this chance [...] ...

[ 2011/05/14 10:00 AM to 2011/06/12 8:00 PM. ] Yoko Kamoi was the Japanese Lingerie designer, painter and essayist. Her pretty and colorful works sparked a change in women’s consciousness in the staid 1950s when there were only white lingerie. Not only her works, but also her photographs taken by her artistic friends such as Taro Okamoto attract you in this exhibition. [caption id="attachment_4542" align="aligncenter" width="190" caption="Lingerie [...] ...

[ 2011/05/22; 5:30 PM; 2011/05/24; 5:30 PM; 2011/05/25; 5:30 PM; ] Tochoji is the temple famous for the giant Buddha. To celebrate completion of the five layered tower, various artists perform in Tochoji for 3days!!   Schedule <May 22nd> Door open at 5:30pm, Start from 6:30pm Walk-up ticket: 4000yen The fashion show, live performance of Calligraphy and fantastic concert of a famous vocalist   <May 24th> Door open at 5:30pm, Start from 6:30pm Walk-up ticket: 3500yen Poetry of [...] ...

We had a Yakiniku party on 12th May 2011. It was supposed to be BBQ party on the roof top, but changed to Yakinuku, because of rain. Thanks everyone for join us. ...

[ 2011/05/21 8:00 AM to 2011/05/22 6:30 PM. ] This festival is one of five major Fukuoka prefecture festivals. Decorated floats and mikoshi(a portable shrine) which contained a different god for each area are taken through the River to purify them. On May 21st, the main event stars from 3pm though the festival starts from 8am. Om May 22nd, the main event starts from 2pm and the [...] ...

[ 2011/05/14 9:30 AM to 2011/05/29 8:00 PM. ] 4 Museums in Fukuoka work together to hold Fukuoka Museum Week for 16days!! Fukuoka Art Museum, Fukuoka city museum, Fukuoka Asian Art Museum and Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art offer you FREE admission for permanent exhibitions!! Several fun events are held at each museum! [caption id="attachment_4422" align="aligncenter" width="180" caption="Fukuoka Art Museum"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_4423" align="aligncenter" width="180" caption="Fukuoka City Museum"][/caption] Event [...] ...

[ 2011/05/12; 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. ] It is already very warm here in Fukuoka. So We are having "FREE BBQ PARTY" on 12th May 2011. Free of charge for join, just bring your own drink. [caption id="attachment_4394" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="BBQ Party"][/caption]   ...

[ 2011/05/23; 7:00 PM; ] The very famous Canadian punk band comes to Fukuoka with their latest album!! They have alraedy succeeded at Summersonic, Japan’s big outdoor festival!! Don’t miss this chance to see their energetic performance!! May 23rd At Zepp Fukuoka Start : 7pm Ticket : 6500yen Access Take a bus from Mizuho(closest bus stop to the hostel) to Yahoo Dome, 220yen 40min [caption id="attachment_4164" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Sum [...] ...