The concept of hatsu-uri, or “first sale,” is a beloved New Year tradition in Japan, forming part of the seasonal line-up of “firsts” that includes hatsumode (the year’s first shrine visit) and hatsuhinode (the first sunrise). Hatsu-uri kicks off the retail year with a burst of energy—especially popular among women, it’s often compared to a more orderly version of Black Friday. Shops across Japan offer deep discounts on a wide range of products, drawing eager crowds. Shoppers line up early outside stores, adding to the festive buzz. The waiting is all part of the fun!
In Fukuoka, the opening of department stores and shopping centers is a glamorous annual tradition that signals the city’s shift into “New Year mode.” Most department stores open on January 2, while many shopping centers begin as early as New Year’s Day. The whole city takes on a lively, refreshed atmosphere as shoppers return to the streets.
The star of the hatsu-uri season is undoubtedly the fukubukuro, or “lucky bag.” Said to have originated in the Meiji era and inspired by the treasure bag of Daikokuten—one of the Seven Gods of Fortune—these mystery bags are packed with surprises and available in limited quantities. The thrill lies in the unknown: the contents are usually a secret until opened, turning each purchase into a fun game of chance. From fashion and cosmetics to home goods and electronics, the value often far exceeds the bag’s price. For children, fukubukuro are a highlight of the season, often purchased with otoshidama (New Year’s gift money). For international visitors, they offer a uniquely Japanese experience.
Fukuoka Now’s annual Hatsu-uri & Fukubukuro Guide is your go-to source for New Year’s sales across the city. We compile verified details on store hours, opening dates, sales, and fukubukuro offerings at major shopping hubs. Keep in mind that sales times and bag availability may vary by tenant, so if you have a particular shop in mind, be sure to check official sources for the latest updates. With countless deals and surprises, New Year shopping in Fukuoka is not just about bargains—it’s part of the holiday fun!
Hakata Area *() – Date of Hatsuuri (first sale)
• JR Hakata City (Jan. 2)
• Hakata Hankyu (Jan. 2)
• Ming (Jan. 2)
• Canal City Hakata (Jan. 1)
• Hakata Riverain Mall (Jan. 2)
• LaLaport Fukuoka (Jan. 1)
• Youme Town Hakata (Jan. 1)
• Hakata Marui (Jan. 2)
• KITTE Hakata (Jan. 2)
Tenjin Area
• Tenjin Chikagai (Jan. 2)
• Mina Tenjin (Jan. 2)
• One Fukuoka Bldg. (Jan. 2)
• Tenjin Loft (Jan. 2)
• Iwataya, Mitsukoshi (Jan. 2)
• Solaria Plaza (Jan. 2)
• Fukuoka PARCO (Jan. 2)
• VIORO (Jan. 2)
• Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin (Jan. 3)
• BiVi Fukuoka (Jan. 2)
Momochi Area
• PRALIVA (Jan. 2)
• MARK IS Fukuoka Momochi (Jan. 1)
Hakata Area
JR Hakata City, AMU Plaza and AMU Est
1-1 Hakataeki-chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
https://www.jrhakatacity.com/contents/2026winterbargain/
• Year-end: Dec. 31, 2025 (Wed.) 10:00~18:00
• Hatsuuri: Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri.) 9:00~20:00 *Opening times may be moved earlier depending on crowd conditions.
• Fukubukuro: available
• Sale period: Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri.) ~ Jan. 12 (Mon, hol.)
• Memo: The New Year’s first sales and bargain events at AMU Plaza Hakata and AMU Est start on Jan 2, with sale pricing at around 80 shops. Campaigns are also planned where shoppers can earn JR Kyupo points with purchases, along with special dining promotions offering discounted meals. Take this opportunity to enjoy shopping and dining at JR Hakata City.
Hakata Hankyu
1-1 Hakataeki-chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
https://website.hankyu-dept.co.jp/hakata/h/2025/1209newyear/
• Year-end: Dec. 31, 2025 (Wed.) 10:00~18:00 (B1F: 9:30~18:00)
• Hatsuuri: Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri.) 10:00~19:00 *Opening times may be moved earlier depending on crowd conditions.
• Fukubukuro: available
• Memo: Around 13,000 fukubukuro (lucky bags) featuring great deals—mainly on food items—will be available. Don’t miss this annual chance to grab a bargain.
Ming
1-1 Hakataeki-chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
https://ming.or.jp/new_year/
• Year-end: Dec. 31, 2025 (Wed.) 9:00~19:00
• Hatsuuri: Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri) 9:00~
• Fukubukuro: available
• Sale period: Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri.) ~ Jan. 4 (Sun.)
• Memo: At Ming, located just outside the Hakata Station ticket gates on the 1st floor, over 1,000 fukubukuro filled with food, sweets, and more will be available.
Canal City Hakata
1-2 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
https://canalcity-newyear.com/
• Year-end: Dec. 31, 2025 (Wed.) 10:00~19:00 (restaurant floor: 11:00~21:00)
• Hatsuuri: Jan. 1, 2026 (Thu.) 10:00~21:00 (restaurant floor: 11:00~23:00)
• Fukubukuro: available
• Sale period: Jan. 1, 2026 (Thu.) ~ Jan. 12 (Mon, hol.)
• Maximum discount: 60%
• Memo: From Jan 1 to 4 and again over the three-day weekend from Jan 10 to 12, the “Shinshun Canal Fest” will be held at the B1F Sunplaza Stage. The festive New Year program features a diverse lineup of performers—from traditional arts to popular comedians and trending musical artists. Don’t miss this lively celebration to kick off the year.
Hakata Riverain Mall by Takashimaya
3-1 Shimokawabatamachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
https://www.hakata-riverainmall.jp/riverainnews/519.html
• Year-end: Dec. 30, 2025 (Tue.) 10:00~19:00
• Hatsuuri: Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri.) 10:00~19:00
• Fukubukuro: available
• Sale period: Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri.) ~ Jan. 18 (Sun.)
• Maximum discount: 60%
• Memo: From Jan 2 to 4, try your luck with the “New Year Omikuji” for a chance to win up to ¥10,000 in shopping vouchers. On Jan 3, enjoy a high-speed mochi-pounding demonstration and free zenzai (sweet red bean soup). Don’t miss the beautifully arranged New Year floral display near the 1st floor information desk to complete the seasonal experience.
LaLaport Fukuoka
6-23-1 Naka, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
https://mitsui-shopping-park.com/lalaport/fukuoka/
• Year-end: Dec. 31, 2025 (Wed.) 10:00~18:00 (restaurant, food court: 11:00~18:00)
• Hatsuuri: Jan. 1, 2026 (Thu.) 10:00~19:00 (restaurant, food court: 11:00~20:00)
• Fukubukuro: available
• Sale period: Jan. 1, 2026 (Thu.) ~ Jan. 12 (Mon, hol.)
• Maximum discount: 70%
• Memo: Around 90 shops will take part in a major bargain sale offering up to 70% off, along with fukubukuro available at approximately 70 stores. On Jan 1, celebrate the New Year with a kakizome (first calligraphy of the year) performance. Additionally, on Jan 2 and 3, Mitsui Shopping Park Point members can join the “No-Loss! 1,000-Draw Challenge”—a lucky draw event (¥5,000 entry) where every participant wins a LaLaport shopping or dining voucher worth between ¥5,500 and ¥50,000.
Youme Town Hakata
1-1-1 Higashihama, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka
https://www.izumi.jp/tenpo/hakata/event
• Year-end: Dec. 31, 2025 (Wed.) 10:00~20:00 (food section 9:00~21:00)
• Hatsuuri: Jan. 1, 2026 (Thu.) 9:00~20:00 (food section 9:00~21:00)
• Fukubukuro: available
• Sale period: Jan. 1, 2026 (Thu.) ~ Jan. 3 (Sat.)
• Maximum discount: 50%
• Memo: Start the new year with great deals at Youme Town Hakata—an ideal place for your first shopping outing of 2026!
Hakata Marui
1~7F 9-1 Hakataeki-chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
https://www.0101.co.jp/090/
• Year-end: Dec. 31, 2025 (Wed.) 10:00~18:30
• Hatsuuri: Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri.) 10:00~21:00
KITTE Hakata
9-1 Hakataeki-chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
https://hakata.jp-kitte.jp/
• Year-end: Dec. 31, 2025 (Wed.) 10:00~18:00 (9~10F Restaurant floor 11:00~21:00, some restaurants on B1F open from 7:00)
• Hatsuuri: Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri.) 10:00~21:00 (9~10F Restaurant floor 11:00~23:00, some stores on B1F open from 7:00~24:00)
Tenjin Area
Tenjin Chikagai
1,2,3 Underground, 2 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
http://www.tenchika.com/
• Year-end: Dec. 31, 2025 (Wed.) 10:00~17:00 *some shops open ~19:00
• Hatsuuri: Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri.) 10:00~20:00 *some shops open 8:00~
• Fukubukuro: available
• Sale period: Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri.) ~ Jan. 31 (Sat.)
• Memo: With new and exclusive shops added to Tenjin Chikagai, shopping and dining are now even more enjoyable. Some stores offer advance reservations for fukubukuro, so be sure to check early if you have a specific shop in mind.
Mina Tenjin
4-3-8 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
https://www.mina-tenjin.com/
• Year-end: Dec. 31, 2025 (Wed.) 10:00~18:00
• Hatsuuri: Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri.) 10:00~20:00
• Fukubukuro: available
• Memo: Special New Year events will be held from January 2.
Tenjin Loft
4F Mina Tenjin 4-3-8 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
https://www.loft.co.jp/shop_list/detail.php?shop_id=29
• Year-end: Dec. 31, 2025 (Wed.) 10:00~18:00
• Hatsuuri: Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri.) 10:00～20:00
• Fukubukuro: available
• Sale period: Dec. 26, 2025 (Fri.) ~ Jan. 12 (Mon, hol.)
• Maximum discount: 80%
• Memo: Loft’s twice-yearly “Yellow Bazaar” is on now! Discover seasonal items you can use right away, along with plenty of great finds. Be sure to check it out in-store.
One Fukuoka Bldg.
1-11-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
https://onefukuoka-building.jp/news/55
• Year-end: Dec. 31, 2025 (Wed.) 11:00~17:00 (B2F 10:00~)
• Hatsuuri: Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri.) 10:00~20:00 (B1F 11:00~23:00)
• Sale period: Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri) ~ Jan. 12 (Mon, hol.)
• Maximum discount: 60%
• Memo: We look forward to welcoming you!
Iwataya Main Store, Fukuoka Mitsukoshi
Iwataya Main Store
2-5-35 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
https://www.iwataya-mitsukoshi.mistore.jp/iwataya/event_calendar/clearance.html
• Year-end: Dec. 31, 2025 (Wed.) 10:00~18:00 (B1F and B2F: 9:30~)
• Hatsuuri: Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri.) 10:00~18:00 (restaurants on the 7F of the New Wing: 11:00~20:00)
• Fukubukuro: available
• Sale period: Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri.) ~
Fukuoka Mitsukoshi
2-1-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
https://www.iwataya-mitsukoshi.mistore.jp/mitsukoshi/event_calendar/clearance.html
• Year-end: Dec. 31, 2025 (Wed.) 10:00~18:00 (B2F: 9:30~18:00)
• Hatsuuri: Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri.) 10:00~18:00
• Fukubukuro: available
• Sale period: Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri.) ~
• Memo: Some items are excluded from the sale. Additionally, some brands will begin their clearance sales after Jan 2. For brands not listed, please contact individual shops directly.
Solaria Plaza
2-2-43 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
https://www.solariaplaza.com/news/solarianews.html
• Year-end: Dec. 31, 2025 (Wed.) 10:00~17:00 (B2F&6~7F restaurants 11:00~)
• Hatsuuri: Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri.) 10:00～20:00 (B2F&6~7F restaurants 11:00~22:00)
• Fukubukuro: available
• Sale period: Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri.) ~ Jan. 12 (Mon, hol.)
• Maximum discount: 80%
• Memo: Enjoy big savings with discounts up to 80% off! Don’t miss this chance to shop at Solaria Plaza.
Fukuoka PARCO
2-11-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
https://parco.jp/gb2026winter/
• Year-end: Dec. 31, 2025 (Wed.) 10:00~18:00
• Hatsuuri: Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri/) 10:00~20:00
• Fukubukuro: available
• Sale period: Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri.) ~ Jan. 12 (Mon, hol.)
• Maximum discount: 50%
• Memo: The “PARCO Grand Bazaar” is a major winter sale offering up to 50% off a wide range of items, including fashion, accessories, and lifestyle goods. This season, the event features a special collaboration with director Satoshi Kon’s animated film Paprika, celebrating its 20th anniversary. Highlights include a prize lottery with exciting giveaways and more. Don’t miss the lively New Year sales at Fukuoka PARCO!
VIORO
2-10-3 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
http://vioro.jp/
• Year-end: Dec. 31, 2025 (Wed.) 10:00~18:00
• Hatsuuri: Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri.) 10:00~20:00
• Fukubukuro: available
• Sale period: Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri) ~ Jan. 12 (Mon, hol.)
Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin
1-4-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
https://www.daimaru-fukuoka.jp/info/detail/?cd=001647
• Year-end: Dec. 31, 2025 (Wed.) 10:00~18:00 (B2F food floor 9:30~ / Elgara 6F restaurant floor 11:00~)
• Hatsuuri: Jan. 3, 2026 (Sat.) 9:00~19:00 (B2F~1F and Elgara 2F: ~20:00, Elgara 6F restaurant floor 11:00~)
• Fukubukuro: available
• Sale period: Jan. 3, 2026 (Sat.) ~ Jan. 13 (Tue.)
• Memo: This year’s fukubukuro focus on food, featuring sets filled with lucky ingredients to help the year start off “umaku iku” (go smoothly). Look out for gourmet ticket sets offering great value on depachika (department store food floor) favorites, and a special highlight—a luxurious ¥20,260,000 fukubukuro commemorating the year 2026!
BiVi Fukuoka
4-1-36 Watanabe-dori, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
https://www.e-bivi.com/fukuoka/
• Year-end: Dec. 30, 2025 (Tue.) 11:00~19:00
• Hatsuuri: Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri.) 10:00~19:00
• Fukubukuro: available
• Sale period: Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri.) ~ Jan. 25, 2026 (Sun.)
• Maximum discount: 50%
• Memo: The New Year Sale at BiVi Fukuoka starts on Jan 2, offering special prices and great deals on interior goods and lifestyle items. Start your year with a visit to BiVi Fukuoka!
Momochi Area
PRALIVA
4-1-1 Nishijin, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka
https://praliva.jp/information/18449/
• Year-end: Dec. 31, 2025 (Wed.) 10:00~18:00
• Hatsuuri: Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri.) 10:00~20:00 (B2F supermarket and 2F Starbucks Coffee open on Jan. 1, 10:00~20:00)
• Fukubukuro: available
• Sale period: Dec. 19, 2025 (Fri.) ~ Jan. 12, 2026 (Mon, hol.)
• Memo: Start the new year with a special gift and meaningful moments.
MARK IS Fukuoka Momochi
2-2-1 Jigyohama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
https://www.mec-markis.jp/fukuoka-momochi/
• Year-end: Dec. 31, 2025 (Wed.) 10:00~18:00
• Hatsuuri: Jan. 1, 2026 (Thu.) 10:00~18:00
• Fukubukuro: available
• Sale period: Jan. 1, 2026 (Thu.) ~ Jan. 12 (Mon, hol.)
• Maximum discount: 80%
• Memo: A New Year sale featuring over 50 shops, brands, and outlets offers the perfect chance to discover something special. From Jan 1 to 3, MARK IS Fukuoka Momochi will also host family-friendly events including mochi-pounding, traditional Japanese music, and art experiences. Start your 2026 with a visit to MARK IS!
NOTE: The information presented here was gathered and summarized by the Fukuoka Now staff. While we have done our best to check for accuracy, there might be errors and details may have changed. If you notice any errors or changes, please contact us. This report was updated in Dec. 2025.