Fukuoka City, known for its fresh and delicious food, hosts two popular events in November: an annual fair selling local rice, vegetables, and seafood products, and a special monthly open day at the Nagahama Fish Market.
Held on the second Saturday each month, the Citizen Appreciation Day at Nagahama Fish Market is a favorite among locals. Sections of the market typically closed to the public are opened, and visitors can buy fresh seafood and processed products at bargain prices, creating a lively “first come, first served” atmosphere. The event includes professional filleting demonstrations and fish exhibits, making it family-friendly and educational for children. A highlight is the tuna-cutting show, where crowds gather to watch and quickly purchase the freshly cut tuna.
Nagahama Fish Market Citizen Appreciation Day & Fukuoka City Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival
• 11/9 (Sat.)
• Nagahama Fish Market Citizen Appreciation Day: 9:00~12:00 (fresh fish sales until 11:00)
• Fukuoka City Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival: 9:00~13:30
• Free entry
• Nagahama Fish Market
*Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival is in front of the Market Hall
• 3-11-3 Nagahama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
• https://nagahamafish.jp/information/611/detail
• https://www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/nosui/somu/charm/nousuimatsuri_r6.html
On the same day, a new seafood experience center, “Uoza,” opens to the public, dedicated to promoting local fish consumption through tastings, purchases, and interactive exhibits. This monthly treat will now be available every day, offering Fukuoka residents a new, permanent way to enjoy local seafood.
Fish food promotion facility “Uoza”
• 3-6-1 Nagahama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka (east side of Nagahama Fish Market)
• Open: 11:00~21:30 (food & drink L.O. 20:30)
• Closed: Wed., New Year’s holiday
• https://www.instagram.com/uoza_nagahama/
