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Kyushu Roundtable #5: Can Fukuoka Handle Its Own Success?
Fukuoka is one of the few cities in Japan still growing, attracting new residents, talent, investment, and businesses. But growth brings new pressures as well as new opportunities....
FUKUOKA VINTAGE MARKET (FVM)
A vintage market bringing together vintage and secondhand clothing shops from across Japan. Around 50 vendors...
PLEIADES PLAYGROUND 2026
As dusk settles over Tenjin, this 17-day cultural festival brings together craft beer, music, and art in the heart of...
Tanabata Festival at Hakozaki Shrine
A traditional Hakozaki-gu Shrine (Hakozaki-gū) ceremony held in conjunction with Tanabata. The event features...
Thursday Gathering #76: Startup PR in the AI Era and Pioneers of Social Innovation in Emerging Markets
Explore how startup communications, AI adoption, global talent, and international social innovation are shaping the future of business at Venture Café Fukuoka’s Thursday...
Kyushu U Connect: Insects, Inspiration, Innovation – Working with the Secret Engineers of Nature
The fifth Kyushu U Connect event explores the many ways insects influence daily life, science, and technology. Held at...
Hakata Gion Yamakasa
With a history spanning 785 years, Hakata Gion Yamakasa is Fukuoka’s signature festival, dedicated to Kushida Shrine...
Hakozaki Shrine Flea Market
A flea market with over 200 stalls lines the approach to Hakozaki Shrine, stretching straight toward the sea. Held once a month...
Traditional Crafts Behind Hakata Gion Yamakasa
For 785 years, Hakata Gion Yamakasa has been one of Fukuoka’s defining summer traditions. Recognized as...
Authentic Shochu & Awamori Festival 2026
Around 500 varieties of authentic shochu and awamori from distilleries across Japan come together at this large-scale...