Culture Yanagawa Doll Festival: Sagemon Tour Feb 11 - Apr 3rd The town of Yanagawa celebrates Girls' Day with several events over a two month period.
Culture Hanami at the Fukuoka Castle Ruins Mar 23 - Apr 5th 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 Early - Mid Jul 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..
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..