Events

Aug. 11 ~

Aug. 12
Fukuoka Castle Summer Festival

Experience Fukuoka Castle as it might have appeared 400 years ago. A replica of the castle tower and stalls offering...
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Aug. 1
Nishinippon Ohori Fireworks Festival

One of Kyushu’s largest fireworks displays, a must-see every summer! The 6,000 fireworks can be seen as far as...
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Jul. 20
5th Itoshima Seaside Festival Keya Fireworks

Keya Beach is listed among Japan’s 88 most beautiful beaches. Every year the public is treated to...
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Jul. 29 ~

Jul. 30
Edamame Festival in Tachiarai

Enjoy delicious Tachiarai edamame and a cold glass of beer made from locally-grown wheat. This harvest festival returns following...
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Jul. 24 ~

Jul. 25
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine Summer Tenjin Festival

Celebrate the birth of Tenjin-sama, Shinto god of literature. Children march with mikoshi (portable shrines) and walk through woven hoops...
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Jul. 21 ~

Jul. 23
Tobata Gion Oyamagasa

A traditional festival with over 210 years of history. Huge floats 10m tall and 2.5t are carried through the town at day, changing to...
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Jul. 7
Tanabata Festival

On the occasion of this festival in which Japanese look to the stars and make wishes, a calligraphy performance takes place. Using a massive brush, calligraphy is drawn on Japanese...
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Jul. 21 ~

Jul. 23
Hawaiian Festival in Fukuoka 2017

Hele mei hoohiwahiwa (come celebrate)! This year marks the 36th anniversary of Fukuoka and Hawaii becoming sister states/cities (in 1981), and to celebrate there will be...
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