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On the 11th floor of the Fukuoka Prefectural Office, "Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba" is hosting an exhibition. This is their 5th project of this nature and the theme for this event is traditional Hakata crafts.
Under the title "Shinshun wo Kotohogu. Hakata wo Kotohogu (Celebrating the New Year. Celebrating Hakata.)," you will find all kinds of items exhibited under one roof, such as traditional crafts that are related to new year's events cerebrated in Hakata. Including Hakata Ningyo (Doll), Hakata Ori (Woven textile), Hakata Magemono (Wooden-ware), which are used as dishes for celebratory meals, as well as Hakata Mizuhiki (Decorative Cord), which are given as congratulatory engagement gifts and decorated in a dignified, elegant manner.

Greetings from the organizer are posted at the venue and states the following, "'Kotohogu' means to 'express congratulations and pray for good fortune.' These Hakata craftsmen are challenging themselves to take innovative steps forward, while also maintaining and inheriting the traditions from the past. For the visitors who come, we aim for this be an exhibition that embraces the new year, spreads happiness and brings good health to all."


In this report we will be introducing you to the traditional crafts that are on display at the exhibition, the artwork of "Kobo Maru," and the various Fukuoka-related goods that are on sale at "Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba."
Check out all the attractions that the exhibition has to offer in our photo report and if you have the chance, make sure to visit the venue to experience it in person!