[ 2012/02/03; 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. ] February 3rd is Setsubun day which means the seasonal division in Japan. We eat Ehomaki (hand rolled sushi) on this day to take every bad luck away. While you are eating this, you are not supposed to say any word. We hold a party for this event!! Let’s make your original Ehomaki!! Of course free food!! Venue: 3F Khaosan Fukuoka Date: February [...] ...

[ 2011/07/29; 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. ] What do Japanese people eat in these hot summer days?! One of them must be Soumen - white Japanese noodle made of wheat flour!! So we are having "Japanese Somen Noodle Party" on 29th of July, Friday. Free of charge for join, just bring your own drink. Let's have fun with us, Yeah~~!! [caption id="attachment_5123" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Yummy Somen Noodle!!"][/caption] ...

[ 2012/03/04; 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. ] This ceremony has its origins in the Heian Period over 1000 years ago. Participants in a twelve-layered ceremonial kimono sit along the small river and compose Waka poem before a sake cup floating on the small river reach them. You can also enjoy the traditional dance and music. It is better to go early to [...] ...

[ 2011/03/17 9:30 AM to 2011/05/22 5:30 PM. ] UKIYOE Most well-known Japanese arts worldwide, was developed in the Edo period. The most famous UKIYOE artists are Kitagawa Utamaro who depicted beautiful women, Toshusai Sharaku who is known for his exaggerated portraits of kabuki actors and sumo wrestlers, and Ando Hiroshige and Katsushika Hokusai, for their landscapes. At the exhibitions, you can see all of these [...] ...

We had a new year party on 1st Jan 2011 at hostel, thank you all for joining us. Our former cleaning staff made all excellent traditional Osechi food. ...

Beautifully colored gardens Leaves are changing colors quickly in Fukuoka. The ginko tress  in front of Khaosan Fukuokaon are bright yellow, and the Japanese Maples are getting its brightest color. Our recommendation for beautiful autumn spots are listed below. Koumyouzenji Temple Yusentei Garden Rakusuien Garden Ohori park, Maizuru park ...

Yusentei was originally built as a second house of the 6th lord of Kuroda province in 1754. Here you can enjoy tasting green tea with sweets (300yen), looking at carps in the ponds and seasonal flowers in the garden. More than 100 Japanese maple trees are in their brightest color now! Closed : Monday Admission fee : 200yen Hours [...] ...

All the casual lessons which are very easy access from Khaosan Fukuoka / Hakata station listed below. There are classes everyday! You can start with short term participation  in most of the classes. Click the names for more details. Monday Chiisana Kokusai Koryu no Kai Tuesday Chiisana Kokusai Koryu no Kai, Nihongo Kyoshitsu Global Friendship, Chiisana Kokusai Koryu no Kai, Fukuoka Nihongo [...] ...

Qualified staff mostly in their thirties will meet your needs. Beginner to advanced Japanese, or even business Japanese. Time Thursday 1pm – 3pm Fee 300yen / Lesson Venue : AIREF (Fukuoka woman’s Center ) 8F,9F (in Tenjin Downtown) Access : Take a subway from Hakata station to Akasaka (7mins, 250yen) +4 minutes walk. ...

Talk about familiar topic in Japanese, learn the language while having fun! Time Sunday 10:30am – 12:20pm Fee 1000yen / Month, 400yen / Lesson Venue : Acros Fukuoka 3F KOKUSAIHIROBA (in Tenjin Downtown) Access : Take a subway from Hakata station to Tenjin (6mins, 200yen). +3 minutes walk. ...