Events

Annual New Year’s Firefighters’ Parade

The firefighters of Fukuoka usher in 2017 with a family-friendly event. They perform traditional acrobatic stunts on ...

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Japan Rugby Top League Final Weekend

In the final weekend of the Japan Rugby Top League 2017-18 season, Kitakyushu high school teams and two professional local teams will show their prodigious talent at...

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Minions Run Fukuoka

This interactive event gives fans both young and old of the hit movie franchise the chance to dress up as Minions as they attempt to tackle different...

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Fancy Dress Relay Marathon with Fine Wine

Maizuru Park will be the venue for a relay marathon where all the runners wear fancy dresses! The event was organized to celebrate...

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Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka – Home Games

Local pro-basketball team Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka has led the second division of the B.League championship for much of the season. With head coach...

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Fukuoka Motor Show 2017

Two and four-wheeled vehicles from both domestic and overseas manufacturers boasting the latest designs and technology will be on display at...

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71st Fukuoka International Open Marathon

Top international runners participate alongside Japan’s best in this test of endurance. Two groups run from the Ohori Park area to the turning point in...

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Fukuoka Softbank Hawks Victory Parade 2017

The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks are set to celebrate their 2017 Japan Series victory in style by holding a parade through the center of...

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Fukuoka Grand Sumo Tournament

This year, wrestlers from as far as Georgia, Brazil, Russia, Egypt, and Bulgaria are competing. Despite not competing for the past three basho, Kakuryu (Mongolia) will be...

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Fukuoka Marathon 2017

On Nov. 12 the Fukuoka Marathon will see approximately 12,000 runners race on a 42.195 km course from Fukuoka City to...

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