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 Uminonakamichi Flower Picnic 2024 Mar 23rd - May 19th Fukuoka's Uminonakamichi Seaside Park is a gorgeous spot to visit during spring when fields of flowers like nemophila, poppies,..
Festivals Hakata Gion Yamakasa 2024 Early - Mid Jul Fukuoka's most exciting festival: it's 5 am, the streets are packed, and the men are running.
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 November Grand Sumo Tournament (Fukuoka) 2024 Nov 10th - Nov 24th Professional sumo's final tournament of the year will be held in Fukuoka City in western Japan.
Culture Kushida Shrine The Kushida Shrine of Hakata is one of the oldest shrines in Fukuoka. Famous for its Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival, this shrine has many amazing attractions..
Festivals National Plum Wine Festival in Fukuoka 2025 Mid Apr The National Plum Wine Festival at JR Hakata Station serves to highlight all things umeshu, with over 150 types from brewers across..
Culture Yanagawa Doll Festival: Sagemon Tour 2025 Mid Feb - Early Apr The town of Yanagawa celebrates Girls' Day with several events over a two month period.