• The "A-kyu (Grade) Gourmet Grand Exhibition 2019 in JR Hakata City", open from 22 to 26 May! Just like last year, enjoy all kinds of delicious dishes from famous restaurants!

  The "A-kyu (Grade) Gourmet Grand Exhibition 2019 in JR Hakata City," where you can enjoy dishes from Fukuoka's popular restaurants, will open from 22 (Wednesday) to 26 May (Sunday). This year, too, items on the menus of famous restaurants are laid out, which you ought to try!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Gourmet｜

  2019.05.10

• The popular idol group "HKT48" have been appointed to help front a car tax campaign! Three members of the group visited Fukuoka Prefectural Governor Hiroshi Ogawa!

  The popular idol group "HKT48" have been appointed to help front a car tax campaign! Miku Tanaka, Hana Matsuoka, and Hirona Unjo paid a courtesy call to Fukuoka Prefectural Governor Hiroshi Ogawa on Wednesday 8th May!

  Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Talent/Idol｜

  2019.05.09

• [Giveaway to Readers!] Introducing "Hello Seats," seats reserved for foreigners at the Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS' home ground!

  All over the world, people want to enjoy watching sports. At the Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS' home ground, the Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome, "Hello Seats", targeted at foreign visitors, have made their debut!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Experiences & workshops｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ sports｜

  2019.05.07

• Walk up the stairs and experience the height for yourself! "Super Ultra Stair-Climbing Meet" at Fukuoka Tower on 11 May (Saturday) and 12 May (Sunday)!

  On 11 May (Saturday) and 12 May (Sunday), the stairs at Fukuoka Tower (Fukuoka City), normally closed to the public, will be open! Why not climb up step by step on your own two legs, and experience the tower's height for yourself?

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Experiences & workshops｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

  2019.05.03

• Yoshimoto comedians vs. "Ikemen Macho" (handsome, macho men) performance group! Ready for a "muscle Battle"!

  The group of muscular men, "ALL OUT," popular in Fukuoka, and the Fukuoka Yoshimoto comedians who are proud of their muscles, face off! Don't miss the "炎のマッスル三番勝負！" (lit.: Fiery Muscles Best-of-Three Match," on 10 May (Friday)!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Talent/Idol｜ Trends｜

  2019.05.02

• Take a step into the world of "Laputa!" You will be able to take cool Ghibli-inspired photos in MARK IS fukuoka-momochi until June 22nd!

  A real must for all Ghibli fans! MARK IS fukuoka-momochi is hosting a cool exhibition that gives visitors the chance to step into "Ghibli World"! The exhibits will be on display until Saturday June 22nd!
  

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Movies｜

  2019.04.29

• [Prize!] That passion comes to Kitakyushu once more! "Galaxy Express 999 - live in Kitakyushu 2019 -" will be held on 2 May!

  "Galaxy Express 999" was adapted to the stage in 2018, to commemorate the 40th year since it was broadcast on TV. On 2 May (Thursday, holiday), the play returns to the Kitakyushu Performing Arts Center as The Play "Galaxy Express 999 - Live in Kitakyushu 2019 -"!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Manga｜ Anime｜

  2019.04.26

• One of Japan's largest scale event during the Golden Week, the 58th Hakata Dontaku Minato Festival will be held on 3 May (Friday, holiday) and 4 May (Saturday, holiday)!

  One of Japan's largest scale event during the Golden Week, the "58th Hakata Dontaku Minato Festival" will be held on 3 May (Friday, holiday) and 4 May (Saturday, holiday)! It's going to be a "dontaku" to commemorate the first year of the Reiwa era. Come liven things up with everyone!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Experiences & workshops｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

  2019.04.26

• Must-See for knickknack lovers! The "Itoshima Hakruankai (Itoshimia Expo)" opens on Friday 26th April! Jammed with three different events!

  A popular sightseeing spot that has the sea and the mountains, Itoshima peninsula is dotted with fancy cafes and shops! On Friday 26th March, in conjunction with Golden Week, various events will be held at Shima Central Park as part of the "Itoshima Hakurankai (Itoshima Expo)!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ sightseeing｜

  2019.04.25

• A gathering of 56 Fukuoka breweries! The "& SAKE FUKUOKA" event will take place on 25th and 26th May!

  The "& SAKE FUKUOKA" event is scheduled to be held on May 25th and 26th 2019! This food and drink festival was first held last year. It proved a big hit... Approximately 15,000 participants attended. A press conference for the event took place on April 18th. We're sure this year's event will be another huge success!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜

  2019.04.23

• Soul-stirring and splendid! Itoda Gion Yamakasa on 11 and 12 May (Saturday and Sunday) is a Must-See!

  The Yamakasa floats decorated with lights, are set to parade around Itoda Town on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May! The highlight of the event is how this mountain-like huge floats move! Why not experience this cheer-rousing, soul-stirring, splendid festival?
  

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Experiences & workshops｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

  2019.04.17

• Aiming for the World! FUKUOKA COLLEGE OF DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY establishes the first e-sports department major in Kyushu!!

  To all those who aspire to the world of e-sports, good news! In April 2019, Fukuoka College of Design and Technology (FCA) set up a department major in e-sports!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Game & e-Sports｜

  2019.04.16

• Ten Consecutive holidays filling up on eggs! The "Bayside Easter TAMAGO FESTA 2019" starts from Saturday 27 April!

  The commercial complex next to the Hakata Wharf, "Bayside Place HAKATA." At 'Hakata's Sea Gateway,' from Saturday 27 April to Sunday 6 May, the "Bayside Easter TAMAGO FESTA 2019" will be held! This year's Golden Week is the time to fill up on eggs!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

  2019.04.15

• Romantic "Ishibashi Cultural Center Spring Rose Fair 2019" will start soon! The peak season starts from early May!

  Surrounded by pretty flowers and immersed in a romantic mood, the "Ishibashi Cultural Center Spring Rose Fair 2019" will take place from the 28th April to 19th May at Ishibashi Cultural Center, Kurume City! You can enjoy roses in full bloom throughout May! Let's go in Golden Week!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Experiences & workshops｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

  2019.04.10

• "Kyushu International Art Camp 2019", which is opening in August, is calling for volunteer staff!

  "Kyushu International Art Camp 2019", which will be held in Fukuoka City for the first time, is calling for volunteers to support on tasks such as food and transportation, during a time when foreign artists will be sojourning in Fukuoka!

  Indonesia｜ Japan｜ Korea｜ Vietnam｜ Fukuoka｜ Other Areas｜ Singapore｜ Art｜

  2019.04.08

• With the free simultaneous translation service "kotozna chat," let's chat with people all over the world!

  Simultaneously translating over 100 languages! Introducing kotozna chat, a free and convenient chat application that assists in communications between different languages!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜

  2019.04.05

• On 2 May (Thursday, Public Holiday), an Anison specialized event "ANISON NIPPON 2019" will take place in Fukuoka!

  On 2 May (Thursday, public holiday), at IMS Square in Tenjin, Fukuoka, the free, outdoor DJ event, "ANISON NIPPON 2019," will be held for the first time! A total of 18 Anison DJs are scheduled to take the stage! Fans of Anison, don't miss this!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Music｜ Anime｜ J-POP｜ Club music｜

  2019.04.05

• Spring is here! We made Spring's representative Japanese traditional sweet (wagashi), sakura mochi!

  Speaking of spring, spring is cherry blossom (sakura) season. Did you know that you can easily make sakura mochi in a microwave!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜

  2019.04.05

• The "Mission Day: Fukuoka Castle and Castle Town" will take place on 30th March! This official event will make use of the location-based game INGRESS!

  The "Mission Day: Fukuoka Castle and Castle Town" will take place on 30th March! Participants can stroll around town during this official event, which will make use of the location-based game INGRESS! Enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom as you explore the city! You're sure to have a great time on the mission!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Game & e-Sports｜ sightseeing｜

  2019.03.29

• The symbol of Kitakyushu City, Kokura Castle re-opens to the public on March 30th!

  Kokura Castle re-opens to the public on Saturday 30th March! The castle interior and exhibition pieces have been revamped for the first time in nearly 30 years. A special collaboration, "Kokura Castle x Sword Art Online: Alicization" is also set to start on the same day! Now is a great time to check-out Kitakyushu!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Experiences & workshops｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

  2019.03.28