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Notice Regarding the Information Session for the Georgia Cultural Exchange Project.
📢 Notice Regarding the Information Session for the Georgia Cultural Exchange Project. 〜A bridge connecting Japanese culture to the future.〜 We are holding an information session to recruit partners—including sponsors, exhibitors, and performers—to join us in shaping the future through a major project: the “Japan-Georgia International Cultural Exchange Event,” scheduled for July 2027 in Georgia, […]
Our staff member “Sumire” has made her long-awaited debut as a Maiko!
Welcome to Hakata Maiko Chaya “Wanoka-no-Omote,” located in the historic Kawabata Shopping Arcade in Hakata. We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our staff member, Sumire, has officially made her debut as a Maiko! With her fresh, innocent charm and earnest dedication to mastering traditional Japanese performing arts and hospitality, she brings a wonderful new […]
Traveling from Alabama to Hakata for a relative’s wedding.
A wonderful group visiting Hakata from Alabama for a family wedding came to experience Japanese culture at “Wanoka-no-Omote”! They had a fantastic time enjoying a traditional tea ceremony—whisking their own matcha paired with Hakata Uiro—and taking memorable photos with our beautiful Maiko.With our resident English-speaking staff, international guests can fully immerse themselves in Hakata’s rich […]
A Wonderful Family from the USA!
A Special Day of Tea Ceremony and Smiles Across Generations. Hello everyone from Hakata Maiko Chaya “Wanoka-no-Omote”! Our venue is located in Hakata’s historic Kawabata Shopping Arcade, a vibrant street with over a century of history where the true merchant spirit of Hakata still lives on. Recently, we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming a […]
A visit from a wonderful professional tour guide from New Zealand
We were delighted to welcome a wonderful professional tour guide from New Zealand to “Hakata Maiko Chaya: Wano-Katsura no Omote”! It was a great honor for us to host a travel professional—someone who connects cultures across the globe—at our establishment, located in the Kawabata-dori Shopping Arcade, a place where Hakata’s history and the spirit of […]
A Special Visit from Malaysia!
A Special Visit from Malaysia!A Cross-Cultural Experience of Hakata’s Traditional ArtsWelcome to “Hakata-Maiko-Chaya WAONKA-no-OMOTE,” located in the Kawabata-dori Shopping Street within Hakata’s historic district. We recently had the pleasure of welcoming wonderful guests from Malaysia!After discovering our shop during the day, they returned in the evening to spend a memorable time with our Hakata Maiko […]
A guest visiting from Taiwan changing into a Machi-musume outfit.
A guest visiting from Taiwan changing into a Machi-musume outfit. At Cafe Wanoka, you can casually enjoy Japanese culture unique to Hakata through kimono and matcha experiences.We provide translation devices and interpretation support in the store, so you can feel at ease even if you don’t speak Japanese.We provide easy-to-understand explanations regarding the background of […]
On June 7th! A “Dance Feast” surrounding BANDOU KOUYA(Ended).
The 4th BANDOU KOUYA Gathering ~ Dance Party in Hakata/WANOKA Date and Time: Sunday, June 7th, 8:00 PM onwards Venue: WANOKA (4-220 Kamikawabancho, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture) Participation fee: 12,000 JYP (includes meal) Dance performance of the Nagauta song “Tamagawa” -After watching the dance performance, I had a relaxed evening chat with KOUYA. Reservations […]
The 4th BANDOU KOUYA Gathering ~ Dance Festival in Hakata/WANOKA(Ended)
WANOKA-no-OMOTE News Update: A luxurious, small-group event combining a special dinner and social gathering with Kabuki actor Bandou Kouya, and a dance performance. Held at the renowned Fukuoka/Hakata restaurant "WANOKA," the event offers guests the chance to enjoy delicious food and drinks while experiencing the world of Kabuki up close through a captivating performance by a Kabuki actor.
Latest news: Our website is now open!
Hakata-Geidokoro WANOKA has significantly expanded its store, changed its name to "Hakata-Maiko-Chaya WANOKA-no-OMOTE," and relaunched its website!With a larger store, we will be able to serve even more customers than before.