Fukuoka’s annual dezome-shiki marks the start of the year with a showcase of firefighting tradition and disaster preparedness. The event begins with a formal parade of firefighters and volunteer brigades, followed by traditional ladder stunts and matoi flag twirling to ring in the New Year. A highlight is the dramatic simultaneous water discharge toward Hakata Bay—towering water jets that create a spectacular and dynamic scene.
The program also features a rescue drill by the special rescue team and a performance by the fire department band, offering an up-close look at real emergency skills. From 12:50, hands-on activities begin, including fire truck rides, rescue experience zones, and a lottery-based ladder truck ride—all popular with families. There will also be a disaster preparedness quiz with local hero group Dogengers, and interactive booths with Fukuoka pro sports teams Rizing Zephyr and Kyuden Voltex.
• 1/10 (Sat.)
• 10:00~15:00 (Open 9:00)
• Free (paid parking available)
• Marine Messe Fukuoka Hall A
• 7-1 Okihama-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
• https://www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/syobo/somu/topics/dezomesiki_r08_1.html
