Events

Hakata Matsubayashi Parade

The grand opening of Dontaku is heralded by the traditional ‘Hakata Matsubayashi.’ Over two days...

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• #Fukuoka City

Takasu Kagura Shinto Dance

Founded in the Heian period, with the existing main hall constructed in 1541, Takasu Shrine is...

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• #Stage
• #Itoshima

Sakurai Futamigaura, Shimenawa Festival

Visit one of Itoshima’s captivating attractions, Meotoiwa at Futamigaura, and witness...

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• #Itoshima

Chikugo Seven Regional Sake & Culture Fair

Sample sake and shochu of nine breweries from the eight regions of Chikugo. Pair the drinks (¥200~ per cup) with tasty...

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• #Food
• #Fukuoka Prefecture

Tenjin Central Park Cherry Blossom Outdoor Tea Ceremony

Tenjin Central Park, located in front of the greenery-filled ACROS Fukuoka, is also a popular cherry blossom viewing spot. A one-day outdoor tea gathering...

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Hakozaki Shrine – Oshioi-tori (Gathering Sacred Sand)

The Spring Equinox Festival, celebrated on the Tsuchinoe day nearest to the Spring Equinox, is a cherished...

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• #Higashi-ku

Dazaifu Tenmangu Kyokusui no En

The Kyokusui-no-Utage is a Shinto ritual that reproduces the elegant imperial court ceremonies of the Heian period...

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• #Dazaifu

St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Fukuoka 2025

St. Patrick’s Day honors Ireland’s patron saint and is celebrated worldwide with parades, green attire, and even green beer...

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• #Culture
• #Tenjin

Yanagawa Hina Festival 2025

Each year, from early February, the city of Yanagawa becomes a vibrant tableau of tradition and celebration with...

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• #Yanagawa

Folk Implements – Designs in Everyday Life, Design for Life

"Folk implements" are tools made from natural materials found in daily life and have been used for everyday purposes...

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• #Exhibition
• #Momochi / Nishijin