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Japanese Style Oriental Market in Sumiyoshi

Browse a wide range of imported goods and food from 20 different countries as this annual event returns to Fukuoka, bigger than ever! The approach to the Sumiyoshi Shrine will be l...

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Oct. 12 ~

Oct. 14

Sumiyoshi Shrine Reitaisai

The festival is said to have begun as a way of thanking the Sumiyoshi gods for the legendary Empress Jingu’s safe return from Korea by holding sumo and archery matches. Children we...

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Oct. 5 ~

Oct. 8

Fish Festival 2018

This festival will give children the chance to discover the delicious flavor of fish. A total of 11 restaurants from throughout the country will prepare a range of fresh, seasonal ...

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Sep. 29

“Wa no Hakata” Opening Event

On Sep. 29 the beautiful Jotenji-dori Ave. turns into a pedestrian paradise to celebrate the start of Akihaku. At the end of the avenue near Hakata Sennen-no-Mon, there will be fou...

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Sep. 29

Dazaifu Fes 2018

This festival will be held at Kanzeonji Temple and Kaidanin Temple in Dazaifu, two locations with a strong sense of history in the air. An outdoor bar will be set up at Kanzeonji ...

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Sep. 29 ~

Sep. 30

8th Itoshima Shimin Matsuri

This year’s citizen festival will include stage events such as hula dance, taiko drumming, singing, and a presentation of Kyushu University’s robots. Other exhibitions include a Th...

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Oct. 25 ~

Oct. 27

43rd Nakasu Matsuri

Watch as Nakasu becomes a pedestrian paradise, with wagons lining the streets to sell food and stages hosting amateur wrestling, karaoke contests, taiko drum performances and more....

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Oct. 19 ~

Oct. 28

Fukuoka Oktoberfest 2018

Oktoberfest is popular here too! This Bavarian festival returns with a huge beer tent, 12 varieties of German beer, performances by a Bavarian folk band and a great selection of Ge...

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