Dating back to 1650, this is one of western Japan’s largest and oldest fireworks festivals, having begun as a dedication ...

One of western Japan’s leading fireworks festivals, this joint event is held by Moji Ward in Kitakyushu and Shimonoseki in ...

Held over the four days of Obon, the Mitama Festival at Fukuoka Gokoku Shrine is a summer tradition honoring the war dead and ...

Based on the theme of “people- and planet-friendly products and experiences,” this Maizuru Park market ...

Celebrate summer at Tanabata Shrine, one of the few shrines in Japan dedicated to Orihime, the Weaver Princess ...

Only 30–40 minutes from central Fukuoka, you’ll find two beautiful coastal areas: the West Coast (Kitazaki & Futamigaura in Itoshima peninsula) and the East Coast (Shikanoshima). Both are ideal for ...

New allegations have emerged in the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly after former Speaker Motoaki Yoshimatsu claimed senior members of the Liberal Democratic Party’s prefectural caucus demanded a total of ...

Discover how technology, music, and creativity are shaping the future of entertainment at Venture Café Fukuoka. This week’s ...

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Experience the best of Fukuoka in one day using local transportation—trains, ferries, and buses. This one-day itinerary begins with a traditional morning ritual at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, followed by ...

Held in the plaza in front of JR Hakata Station, Hakata Summer Festival is an annual city-center event that brings the ...

Fukuoka has long served as a key gateway for trade and cultural exchange with the Asian continent, giving it a deep connection to the sea. Just a short trip from the city center, you’ll find ...