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Thursday Gathering #82: Exploring Mobility, Tourism Demand and Regional Co-Creation
Why do people decide to move from one place to another, and what turns an unexpected encounter with a region into an actual visit? This week's Thursday Gathering examines...
Isla de Salsa 2026 – World Beat Festival
Every September, Nokonoshima’s beach becomes one of Fukuoka’s most distinctive cultural gatherings. More than a music festival, Isla de Salsa brings together artists and...
Shoro Nagashi
One of Nagasaki’s most iconic Obon traditions, Shoro Nagashi takes place every year on August 15 to...
Hakata Gion Yamakasa
With a history spanning 785 years, Hakata Gion Yamakasa is Fukuoka’s signature festival, dedicated to Kushida Shrine...
Traditional Crafts Behind Hakata Gion Yamakasa
For 785 years, Hakata Gion Yamakasa has been one of Fukuoka’s defining summer traditions. Recognized as...
Hakata Matsubayashi Parade
“Hakata Matsubayashi” is a traditional event that marks the opening of the Hakata Dontaku festival. The Three...
Sakurai Futamigaura, Shimenawa Festival
An annual Shinto ritual sees the massive sacred rope (shimenawa) at Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks) in Futamigaura...
Takasu Kagura Shinto Dance
A traditional kagura dance is dedicated at Takasu Shrine (髙祖神社) in Itoshima. Founded in the Heian period, the shrine’s existing...
Namaste Fukuoka 2026
Namaste Fukuoka is an event where visitors can experience Indian culture through food, music, and hands-on activities...
Chikugo Seven Regional Sake & Culture Fair
The Chikugo Seven Regions Sake Culture Expo is a popular spring event celebrating the sake culture of the Chikugo area. Eight...