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Jul 23, 2018 Event
Gokoku Shrine Mitama Matsuri
A festival for thanking one’s ancestors and fallen soldiers. See walls of carefully painted lanterns lit up at night, all 6,000 of which are sponsored by worshippers. Enjoy a Japan...
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Jul 23, 2018 Event
Summer Night Zoo & Botanical Garden
Visit the zoo at night when it’s cooler and animals such as lions and leopards are more active. Enjoy illuminated animal areas and a night-blooming flower garden as well as guided ...
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Jul 23, 2018 Event
56th Nishinippon Ohori Fireworks Festival
One of Kyushu’s largest fireworks displays, a must-see every summer! The 6,000 fireworks can be seen as far as Fukuoka Tower, but why not don a yukata or jinbei and join the crowd ...
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Jul 19, 2018 Event
Gallery Hopping
Enjoy wine tasting and gallery hopping at six small galleries (Gallery Moryta, Gallery Ogata, Tokopola, Keyaki-dori Gallery 106, Gallery Bin and New York Wine Traders) along Keyaki...
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Jul 17, 2018 Event
8th Monpe Exhibition in Fukuoka
Monpe is a style of cotton pants made from Kurume kasuri (textile) and was commonly worn by people in agriculture. In recent years, monpe are worn as everyday fashion. This exhibit...
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Jul 17, 2018 Event
Fuku Marche in Fukuoka
Fresh vegetables and produce cultivated by Kyushu-based farmers will be on offer at this special one-day market. Visitors will be able to enjoy cooking workshops, which will use fr...
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Jul 11, 2018 Event
Fukuoka Machi Camp Party
A camping event right in the heart of Fukuoka! The campsite will be open for one night and two days, providing an outdoor experience to people without them having to leave the city...
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Jul 6, 2018 Event
Ropponmatsu Seiryo Tanabata Festival
Join the Tanabata Festival celebrations at Ropponmatsu 421! Pick up a tanzaku (small strip of paper) at any of the shops, write your wish and hang the paper on bamboo branches set ...
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Jul 5, 2018 Event
Kyushu Houshokai Tanabata Noh Performance
Enjoy lively noh performances near Ohori Park! The program includes kyogen (literally “wild speech” – a comic piece, very different to most noh performances) and a special Tanabata...
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Jul 4, 2018 Event
Iki Day at Suito
Join this one-day summer festival and learn about the beautiful island of Iki. During the day, participate in various workshops such as Iki tofu making, traditional Iki doll making...