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START: May 3, 2024END: May 4, 2024Festival

Hakata Matsubayashi Parade

The grand opening of Dontaku is heralded by the traditional 'Hakata Matsubayashi.' Over two days, the procession features the Three Lucky Gods—Fukurokuju, Ebisu, and...

START: May 3, 2024END: May 4, 2024Festival

Hakata Dontaku

Celebrate Golden Week in Fukuoka with the annual 'Hakata Dontaku' festival, a vibrant tradition that draws up to two million spectators over two days. Derived from...

START: May 3, 2024END: May 5, 2024Festival, Shopping

Koishiwara Spring Pottery Festival

Nestled in the lush Koishiwara region, abundant in red clay ideal for pottery and forests supplying kiln fuel, craftsmen have been creating ceramics for about 350 years...

START: Apr 29, 2024END: May 5, 2024Festival

Karatsu Yakimon Ceramic Festival

The Karatsu Yakimon Ceramic Festival takes place in the central district of Karatsu, a town that flourished as a castle town. The festival is a collaborative effort involving both ...

START: Apr 29, 2024END: May 5, 2024Festival, Shopping

Arita Ceramic Fair

One of Japan's leading pottery markets stretches approximately 4 km from JR Kami-Arita Station to Arita Station, lined with over 400 stores dealing in various ceramics...

START: Apr 29, 2024END: May 5, 2024Food

Kyushu Craft Beer Week 2024

Craft Beer Extravaganza: Join us as 38 breweries from Kyushu and Yamaguchi unite to showcase 88 unique craft beers. Each beer is affordably priced at ¥700 per glass...

START: Apr 29, 2024END: May 5, 2024Festival, Shopping

Hasami Ceramic Festival

Hasami ware, known for its simple modern design suitable for everyday use, is popular for its community-driven approach to product creation. The annual spring pottery festival held...

START: Apr 28, 2024END: May 5, 2024Sports

Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament 2024

This year's tournament will feature matches among 16 boys' teams (including 8 international teams) and 8 girls' teams (including 4 international teams). Watch teams from powerhouse...

START: May 3, 2024END: May 6, 2024Food

Itoshima Golden Week Yatai Festival

Join us during Golden Week for a special gathering of food trucks at 'Yamasue,' renowned for its Itoshima mentaiko. Over the course of four days, 16 unique vendors will...

START: Apr 27, 2024END: May 6, 2024Others

Marine World Night Aquarium

Marine World, enhanced with new areas like Penguin Beach in March, continues to draw crowds. This year, the aquarium will again host its enchanting nighttime experience, with exten...