Culture Fukuoka Grand Sumo Tournament Mid - Late Nov Professional sumo's final tournament of the year will be held in Fukuoka City in western Japan from 11th to 25th November. Tickets..
Festivals Hina Festival Opening Parade Mid Feb Yanagawa's Hina Festival Opening Parade brings the figurines of Girls' Day to life.
Culture Yanagawa Doll Festival: Sagemon Tour Mid Feb - Early Apr The town of Yanagawa celebrates Girls' Day with several events over a two month period.
Culture Hanami at the Fukuoka Castle Ruins Late Mar - Early Apr Maizuru Park in downtown Fukuoka has the best cherry blossom displays at the castle ruins. Have a hanami picnic under the flow..
Culture Kawachi Fuji-en Wisteria Tunnels Late Apr - Early May Tunnels of wisteria blooms the length of a football field highlight one of Japan's most spectacular gardens.
Festivals Hakata Gion Yamakasa Jul 1st - Jul 15th Fukuoka's most exciting festival: it's 5 am, the streets are packed, and the men are running.
Culture The Kokura Gion Festival Mid - Late Jul The Kokura Gion Festival is a frenzy of mid-summer community drumming in northern Kyushu. Get your taiko on!
Nightlife Sunset Live Early Sep Fukuoka's top outdoor summer music and art festival comes each September at Keya Beach. 15,000 attend the three-day annual..