Culture Hello Kitty Exhibition Fukuoka 2025 Jun 24th - Aug 31st To celebrate half a century of all things Hello Kitty, the popular "When I Change, Kitty Changes Too" exhibition is visiting the..
Culture Kurume Water Festival 2025 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..
Transportation Hello Kitty Takes Over Oita Airport For Expo 2025 Kim Bergström Apr 14, 2025 To coincide with the commencement of Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, Oita Airport has transformed into “Oita Hello Kitty Airport,” a l..
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,..
Culture Ukiyo-e Immersive Art FUKUOKA 2025 Jun 28th - Aug 17th Following on from a stint at Shinagawa's Warehouse Terrada in Tokyo, The Ukiyo-e Immersive Art (Ukiyo-e in Motion) Exhibition..
Activities Mikaeri Falls Hydrangea Festival 2026 Early - Late Jun Every June, Mikaeri Falls in Saga Prefecture transforms into a lush landscape of color for their annual Hydrangea Festival. Set..
Culture Takaharu: Where Legends, Culture, and Nature Coexist Veronica Carnevale Located in southwestern Miyazaki Prefecture, Takaharu is a charming town home to captivating nature, rich cultural heritage, and..
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..
