[2024 Christmas Advent] Latest report on "Christmas Market in the City of Light, Hakata" in front of Hakata Station

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A seasonal winter event in Fukuoka, the "Christmas Market in the City of Light, Hakata" in front of Hakata Station has finally started this year!

Although it was raining on the first day, the event was already bustling with many visitors.

Held every day until December 25th at the Hakata Station Square! Fukuoka's winter seasonal feature "Christmas Market in the City of Light, Hakata" (Hakata Station Central Street, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City)

The "Christmas Market in the City of Light, Hakata" is held in the "JR Hakata Station Square", located immediately outside the Hakata exit of JR Hakata Station.

In 2024, the festival will run from November 1st (Friday) to December 25th (Wednesday), from 16:45 to 23:00 on weekdays in November, from 12:00 to 23:00 on weekends and holidays, and from 12:00 to 23:00 every day in December. Admission is free.

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Also, on the same day as the Christmas market, "Hakata, the City of Light" will also start, with approximately 640,000 lights lit up. *The lights will be on until Sunday, January 5, 2025.

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In this fantastical space, you can enjoy Christmas gourmet food, sweets, interior goods, and more.

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This year's mug at the Hakata venue is "Almeria"

One thing to look forward to every year at Christmas markets are the mugs that are sold at each venue with different designs.

The design for this year's Hakata venue is "Almeria"! The design depicts small, round flowers huddled together and blooming. By the way, the flower's meaning is "empathy." It is filled with the desire to share warm feelings.

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Drinks that come with a mug include the classic red mulled wine, as well as white mulled wine, which is only available at the Hakata venue for a limited time until November 24th (Sun), as well as non-alcoholic drinks such as grape juice and hot chocolate.

Enjoy the Christmas market with a relaxing drink in hand.

Introducing popular gourmet foods

Speaking of Christmas markets, food is an essential part of it! This time, I'll introduce some recommended food that I picked out from the many options available!

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BUTCHER OF THE WORLD "Stephen Wurst"

First up, here's a classic Christmas market delicacy: the spirally rolled Vienna sausage "Stephanwurst" (1,400 yen).

Its appearance is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit! Not only is it juicy and delicious, it's also very filling, making it a great dish to have.

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Sanchan Cafe "Sanchan Yaki"

"Sanchanyaki" (500 to 600 yen) is a cute doll-shaped yaki decorated with the official mascot "Sanchan."

You can see the food being cooked right in front of you.

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Furthermore, starting this year, they will also be selling takeaway boxes, which are cute and feature an illustration of San-chan.

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There is a large monument of San-chan at the entrance, which is a popular photo spot.

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THE PIZZA FUKUOKA "Pizza with freshly shaved aged prosciutto"

"Freshly shaved aged prosciutto pizza" (1,880 yen) is served freshly baked.

It's a large size, so it's recommended to share it with friends or family! The fragrant aged ham was irresistibly delicious ♪ It was a truly luxurious pizza.

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PASTERIA "Chorizo and Mushroom Ajillo"

The hot "Chorizo and Mushroom Ajillo" (900 yen) is perfect for the increasingly cold weather. Two baguettes are included, but you can get an extra baguette for an additional 200 yen. Personally, I recommend getting an extra baguette, as there is a little extra ajillo left over with just two baguettes.

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Don't miss the snow globes, matryoshka dolls, and other Christmas items!

They also sell a wide variety of exciting miscellaneous goods sourced from Europe.

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The traditional German clay candle holders also feature original designs for the Hakata venue. The stylish candle holders depicting "Hakata, the City of Light" are also recommended as gifts.

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Each matryoshka is hand-painted, so be sure to find your favorite.

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This time we introduced the Hakata venue, but "Christmas Advent" will be held at various venues and periods such as Tenjin, Nakasu, and Daimyo. Please visit various venues and enjoy the countdown to Christmas ♪ (Text by Hakata Aya.)

＜Outline of "Shibata Sangyo presents CHRISTMAS MARKET in Hikari no Machi Hakata"＞
Date: November 1st (Friday) – December 25th (Wednesday), 2024
Venue: JR Hakata Station Square (1-1 Hakataeki Chuo-gai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City)
Hours: [November] Weekdays 16:45-23:00 / Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 12:00-23:00 [December] 12:00-23:00
Inquiries: 0570-070-072 (Weekdays 10:00-17:00)
HP: https://christmas-advent.jp/

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