'hakatakara' on Kushida Shrine Approach Celebrates 1st Anniversary with New Hakata Niwaka Themed Products
'hakatakara,' a specialty shop blending Hakata's history with modern style, celebrates its 1st anniversary with original caps, matcha monaka ice cream, and local stickers featuring the traditional 'Hakata Niwaka' masks.
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Hakata Machiya Furusatokan Souvenir Building 'hakatakara' - 6-10 Reisen-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City (*Kushida Shrine Approach)
'hakatakara,' a food and craft antenna shop that delivers the charm of Hakata by blending history and culture with modern elements, is celebrating its 1st anniversary thanks to the support of locals and tourists.
As the souvenir building of the Hakata Machiya Furusatokan, located on the approach to Kushida Shrine (affectionately known as 'Okushida-san'), we preserve traditional Hakata crafts with artisans while conveying their modern, cute, and daily appeal.
To celebrate our 1st anniversary, we are featuring merchandise of the 'Niwaka-men' (half-masks) used in the traditional performing art 'Hakata Niwaka,' a Fukuoka City-designated Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
Please experience and enjoy the 'iki' (chic) spirit of Hakata through these charming characters.
■ Niwaka Special Lineup
*Some products may not be available.
Niwaka masks have been used in local performing arts since the Edo period. Our special feature is packed with Hakata-style souvenirs, goods, and sweets.
Furthermore, new 1st-anniversary products are making their debut!
■ Original Caps with Niwaka Marks - Limited Quantities!
Introducing new products to celebrate our 1st anniversary. These original caps with Niwaka embroidery have become a hot topic after being worn by staff! The shop name 'hakatakara' is embroidered on the back.
Colors: Beige x Orange, Navy x White, Black x Red
Size: Free
Price: 4,800 yen (tax included)
■ Matcha Flavor Joins the Popular Niwaka Monaka Ice Cream - Limited Quantities!
It's the tea season. Enjoy our limited-edition Matcha ice cream topped with matcha sauce. There are four types of monaka faces! Look forward to seeing which expression you get.
Price: 470 yen (tax included)
■ Shop Shopper Stamps are now Stickers!
Iconic symbols of Hakata—traditional arts, festivals, and recommended foods—are now cute stickers!
'hakatakara Airashika Stickers'
Price: 110 yen per sheet / 550 yen for a set of 6 (tax included)
■ Over 10,000 Sold in One Year! The Shocking Udon Flavor!
'Kofuku-mochi' is an original bite-sized mochi supervised by the long-established Fukuoka confectionery 'Ochacha-honpo Fuki.' Available in unique flavors like Udon, Mugwort, and Yuzu Pepper, these treats have been enjoyed 10,700 times in the past year. They remain a popular menu item for dine-in and takeout.
3-pack: 240 yen / 10-pack (takeout only): 800 yen (tax included)
■ Surrounding Information
May 3rd & 4th: Hakata Dontaku Port Festival will be held. At Kushida Shrine, the Spring Grand Festival will feature Chigo-mai dance offerings and ceremonies. From late April through Golden Week, the city will be in full festival mode. Please visit us and celebrate with Hakata Niwaka!
*Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin is a group company of Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores Co., Ltd.
Address: 1-4-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City (Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin)
TEL: 092-712-8181
'hakatakara,' a food and craft antenna shop that delivers the charm of Hakata by blending history and culture with modern elements, is celebrating its 1st anniversary thanks to the support of locals and tourists.
As the souvenir building of the Hakata Machiya Furusatokan, located on the approach to Kushida Shrine (affectionately known as 'Okushida-san'), we preserve traditional Hakata crafts with artisans while conveying their modern, cute, and daily appeal.
To celebrate our 1st anniversary, we are featuring merchandise of the 'Niwaka-men' (half-masks) used in the traditional performing art 'Hakata Niwaka,' a Fukuoka City-designated Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
Please experience and enjoy the 'iki' (chic) spirit of Hakata through these charming characters.
■ Niwaka Special Lineup
*Some products may not be available.
Niwaka masks have been used in local performing arts since the Edo period. Our special feature is packed with Hakata-style souvenirs, goods, and sweets.
Furthermore, new 1st-anniversary products are making their debut!
■ Original Caps with Niwaka Marks - Limited Quantities!
Introducing new products to celebrate our 1st anniversary. These original caps with Niwaka embroidery have become a hot topic after being worn by staff! The shop name 'hakatakara' is embroidered on the back.
Colors: Beige x Orange, Navy x White, Black x Red
Size: Free
Price: 4,800 yen (tax included)
■ Matcha Flavor Joins the Popular Niwaka Monaka Ice Cream - Limited Quantities!
It's the tea season. Enjoy our limited-edition Matcha ice cream topped with matcha sauce. There are four types of monaka faces! Look forward to seeing which expression you get.
Price: 470 yen (tax included)
■ Shop Shopper Stamps are now Stickers!
Iconic symbols of Hakata—traditional arts, festivals, and recommended foods—are now cute stickers!
'hakatakara Airashika Stickers'
Price: 110 yen per sheet / 550 yen for a set of 6 (tax included)
■ Over 10,000 Sold in One Year! The Shocking Udon Flavor!
'Kofuku-mochi' is an original bite-sized mochi supervised by the long-established Fukuoka confectionery 'Ochacha-honpo Fuki.' Available in unique flavors like Udon, Mugwort, and Yuzu Pepper, these treats have been enjoyed 10,700 times in the past year. They remain a popular menu item for dine-in and takeout.
3-pack: 240 yen / 10-pack (takeout only): 800 yen (tax included)
■ Surrounding Information
May 3rd & 4th: Hakata Dontaku Port Festival will be held. At Kushida Shrine, the Spring Grand Festival will feature Chigo-mai dance offerings and ceremonies. From late April through Golden Week, the city will be in full festival mode. Please visit us and celebrate with Hakata Niwaka!
*Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin is a group company of Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores Co., Ltd.
Address: 1-4-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City (Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin)
TEL: 092-712-8181