The Nakagawa River (aka Naka River) separates two neighboring towns, Hakata and Fukuoka, which merged into one in 1889, and the city got the official name Fukuoka. But the major train station in town is called Hakata Station, which can be confusing but honors the history of the city.
It’s near the end of cherry blossom season here, but there are still some showing. And it’s the beginning of azalea season.