26th Iizuka Hina Matsuri
A spring tradition in Iizuka, a city that began as a post town and later thrived as a coal mining center. Centered around the Former Ito Den’emon...
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32nd Jojima Sake Festival & Brewery Hopping
Held every February in Jojima Town, Kurume City, one of Kyushu’s most respected sake-producing areas along the Chikugo River, Jojima Sakagura Biraki brings together local breweries...
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Maizuru Park Plum Festival
Maizuru Park, an oasis of tranquility nestled around the historic remnants of Fukuoka Castle, boasts a stunning plum grove with approximately 250 diverse...
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Hakozaki Shrine Flea Market
Held monthly (except in September and January), this large-scale flea market lines the approach to Hakozaki Shrine with over 200 stalls, opening from 7:00. Most vendors...
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Hakata Mochitsuki
This annual event celebrates the Lunar New Year in Hakata with a nostalgic nod to prewar traditions. At that time, mochi vendors would visit townhouses...
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Hatsukoshin Festival
An annual ritual at Sarutahiko Shrine held on the year’s first kōshin day (kanoe-saru in the sexagenary cycle). On this day, many visitors...
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Mekari Shinji Harvest Festival
A traditional New Year ritual held at Mekari Shrine overlooking the Kanmon Strait, performed early on Lunar New Year’s Day...
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Thursday Gathering #58: One Health, Community & Global Startup Pitches
From relaxed networking to startup pitches with global ambition, this week’s Thursday Gathering brings together innovators...
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Miyajidake Shrine Path of Light
Twice a year, in late February and late October, the setting sun aligns perfectly with the straight path (sando) leading from...
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Live Event: What’s Happening in Kyushu — and What It Means
Catch up on what’s happening around you in Fukuoka and Kyushu — not just the headlines, but the context behind them. Hear informed perspectives, join the discussion, and connect wi...
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