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Thursday Gathering #94: Marine Startups, AI and Social Innovation
From marine business startups to AI-powered workplaces, this week's Thursday Gathering brings together entrepreneurs, technology developers, and business professionals in Fukuoka. ...
Thursday Gathering #93: Oita Night | Industry, AI and Startup Innovation
Oita is known for its hot springs and kabosu citrus, but it's also one of Kyushu's industrial powerhouses. This special edition of Thursday Gathering explores Oita's manufacturing ...
Kyushu Roundtable #8: Cycling in Fukuoka
Where should bicycles belong? Are the rules clear enough, and does the street layout help people follow them? What works well here, and what could Fukuoka learn from other cities? ...
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Fukuoka
A splash of green comes to Hakata on Mar 14, 2027, as Fukuoka’s St. Patrick’s Day parade takes place at...
Thursday Gathering #91: Supporting Women Entrepreneurs & the Future of Tenjin’s Offices
What would make Fukuoka a safer place for women to start and run businesses? And how will Tenjin’s office market adapt to growing competition? Thursday Gathering #91 brings both qu...
Thursday Gathering #90: Healthcare Startups, Fukuoka’s Startup Support Hubs and Talent Strategy in the AI Era
Thursday Gathering #90 brings together three timely discussions: the development of healthcare startups in Kyushu, stronger connections among Fukuoka’s startup support hubs, and th...
Thursday Gathering #89: EY’s Kyushu Entrepreneurs & LGBTQ in Business
Hear live pitches from Kyushu entrepreneurs and explore how LGBTQ inclusion can contribute to business growth at Thursday Gathering #89. This week’s program features the EY Entrepr...
Kyushu Roundtable #7: Fukuoka’s Next Chapter
Fukuoka has changed dramatically over the past 16 years. The population has grown. Tenjin and Hakata have undergone major redevelopment. The city has promoted startups, tourism ...
1st Kyushu International New Generation Art Fair KINGAF 2026
A new art fair in Fukuoka brings together work by 24 contemporary artists working primarily in Taiwan, each interpreting the shared theme...
Itoshima Handmade Carnival
More than 120 independent makers from across Japan gather for this three-day autumn craft event, offering one-of-a-kind...