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Two Days to Experience the History and Art of Nakagawa

Oct 19 – Oct 25, 10:00–18:00 · ACROS Fukuoka 1F Communication Area · Fukuoka

Dates

  • Oct 19 – Oct 25, 2026, 10:00–18:00

About this event

Summary
A two-day cultural event exploring the history and art of the Naka River region.

Highlights
  • One-night-only illumination of Sakuta no Unade, Japan's oldest active agricultural waterway.
  • Art tour in Minami Hata, a village of artists and writers.
  • Lantern-making activities and photography sessions.


Details
The event features the "Sakuta no Unade Light-Up," where the historic irrigation canal, mentioned in the "Nihon Shoki" (Japanese Chronicles), is dramatically lit with lanterns crafted from paper and bamboo. Additionally, a one-day art tour called "Minami Hata Art Walk" takes place in Minami Hata, a lush satoyama village where many artists and writers maintain their studios. Participants can experience the region's heritage through photographs and hands-on lantern-making workshops.

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