Culture Kokura Castle Bamboo Lights 2026 Late Oct - Early Nov Each autumn, Kokura Castle in Kitakyushu is transformed into a glowing spectacle as citizens place around 30,000 lanterns across..
Culture Yumeji Festival 2026 Early Sep Each September, Kitakyushu’s Yahatahigashi Ward celebrates the Yumeji Festival, a popular community tradition honoring painter..
Culture Kurume Water Festival 2026 Aug 3rd - Aug 5th The Kurume Water Festival is held every year from August 3rd to 5th, and has a history spanning over half a century now. The e..
Shopping Pokémon Center Fukuoka Reopens This June Kim Bergström May 19, 2025 Pokémon fans in Kyushu have something to look forward to this summer, with the Pokémon Center Fukuoka set to reopen on Friday,..
Activities Sanrio Characters Dream!ng Park Kim Bergström Sanrio Characters Dream!ng Park in Fukuoka is an established interactive destination that continues to provide fun for both domestic..
Culture Kasuga Andon Festival 2026 Early Oct Kasuga City in Fukuoka Prefecture is home to the Kasuga Andon Festival, a long-running celebration of light and tradition. Fir..
Culture Fukuoka Castle Night Market 2026 Early - Mid Aug Fukuoka Castle Night Market brings a dose of summer magic to Maizuru Park each year in early August, transforming the historic Fukuoka..
Shopping Nintendo Store in Fukuoka to Open in Late 2025 Kim Bergström May 19, 2025 Nintendo fans in southern Japan will have another reason to celebrate this year, with Nintendo announcing that a new official store..