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The Oriental Market

START:Oct 11, 2025END:Oct 13, 2025

An open-air international market will be held at Sumiyoshi Shrine (住吉神社), a historic Hakata site long known as a place to pray for safe travels. About 50 stalls will line the shrine’s tree-shaded approach, offering food and crafts from over 20 countries including Africa, South America, Europe, and Asia. Celebrating its 15th year, the event also features live performances with African djembe and dance, Mongolian morin khuur, and Spanish guitar.

Oriental Market, 大博多輸入雑貨市

• 10/11 (Sat.), 11:00~, 10/12 (Sun.) ~ 10/13 (Mon., hol.) 10:00~17:00 *in case of inclement weather, it will be postponed to 10/19 and 10/20
• Free entry
• Sumiyoshi Shrine
3-1-51 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
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