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22nd Hakata Odori

Fukuoka City has long been famous for its performing artists. In the early Showa era, this included 2000 geigi of Hakata Ken-ban, but the number is down to only 24 today. Don’t mis...

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Dec. 5

Atago Shrine Fire Festival

Atago Shrine’s biggest event of the year. Visitors take the chance to purify the body and ward off misfortune. Make your wish come true by completing a ritual involving walking acr...

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Dec. 21

Bellydance Show Special Gala

One of Egypt’s top oriental dance stars Katia Eshta comes to Fukuoka on Dec. 21. Her incredible movements, glittering costumes and dynamic, emotive performance is certain to captiv...

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Dec. 2

Koto and Flamenco Guitar Joint Concert

This high energy show at the Dining Event Space at Tiempo Hall on Dec. 2 features performances by Japanese koto musicians, Tomoko & Shoko Kawahara, flamenco guitarist, Jony Goncalv...

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Nov. 2 ~

Nov. 4

Karatsu Kunchi

This Autumn festival has been held since the late 1500s, and this year around 500,000 people are expected to attend over three days. Lions, dragons and other symbols adorn 14 festi...

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Nov. 1 ~

Nov. 3

Hakushu Festival

A celebration of Yanagawa-born tanka poet and children’s songwriter, Hakushu Kitahara, who passed away on Nov. 2, 1942. Around 80 boats decorated with lanterns will float down the ...

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Nov. 18

FOSA Culture Show

Get ready for the Fukuoka Overseas Students Association’s biggest annual event! The 2012 FOSA Culture Show on Nov. 18 at ACROS features a collection of international students gathe...

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Nov. 21 ~

Nov. 25

Hakata Traditional Craft Space

Hakata’s special crafts are famous Japan-wide. Learn about them for yourself at this special exhibition of Hakata Ori, Hakata dolls, and Hakata Koma. There are also demonstrations ...

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