Culture Demon Slayer Boulder (Suzuiwa) Rishab B. The Shohachiman Shrine (荘八幡神社) in Kitakyushu is a quiet and small shrine but is a familar sight for fans of the famous an..
Culture One Day in Kitakyushu Tristan Scholze Historic sites as well as sculpted and natural beauty prevail, day or night, in this city of around a million people.
Culture Mojiko Retro Tristan Scholze Mojiko Retro offers a beautiful walk through early 20th century history with shopping, local culinary delights, and modern fun in..
Culture The Kokura Gion Festival 2026 Mid - Late Jul The Kokura Gion Festival is a frenzy of mid-summer community drumming in northern Kyushu. Get your taiko on!
Festivals Yumeji Festival 2026 Early Sep Each September, Kitakyushu’s Yahatahigashi Ward celebrates the Yumeji Festival, a popular community tradition honoring painter..
Culture Yawata Steel Works Jaclynn Seah Visit a UNESCO World Heritage site and learn about the role Kitakyushu played in Japan's rise in modern industrialization
Culture Kokura Castle Complex Tristan Scholze Kokura, the center of Kitakyushu, boasts Kokura Castle, the castle's Japanese Garden, a major shopping mall, a market, and several..
Culture Mojiko Retro Nightscape Jaime Wong Gorgeous night views of Mojiko Retro from atop the observatory
