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Aug 7, 2015 Event
Kego Bacchus
One little badge can get you an all-you-can-drink pass to 21 different bars in the Kego area. Simply go to any of the shops on the map below and buy a ticket to the event (either i...
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Jul 28, 2015 Event
Gokoku Shrine Mitama Matsuri 2015
This festival is for giving thanks to one’s ancestors and fallen soldiers. It is lit by walls of carefully painted lanterns, all 6,000 of which are donated by the worshippers. The ...
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Jul 28, 2015 Event
Summer Night Zoo & Botanical Garden 2015
In the hot Kyushu sun, it’s difficult to do anything - for both man and beast. So take advantage of Fukuoka Zoo’s limited run of night openings!...
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Jul 24, 2015 Event
53rd Nishinihon Ohori Fireworks Festival
One of Kyushu’s biggest fireworks displays, watched by 450,000 in 2014! The fireworks can be seen from as far away as YAHUOKU! DOME and Fukuoka Tower, but, for a closer look, get y...
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Jul 23, 2015 Event
Fukuoka Machi Camp Party
A camping party right in the heart of Fukuoka! In the pretty greenery of Maizuru Park, live bands will be performing blues, jazz and acoustic music, whilst the outdoor cinema will ...
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May 27, 2015 Now Reports
Michele Tajiri
“I feel more Japanese than American now!” Michele laughs. Michele has lived in Japan nearly 20 years, and now runs Bliss Clinic with her husband and college sweetheart, Dr. Toyokaz...
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May 22, 2015 Event
Noh Theater de Jazz Night
Noh Theater’s are known for their traditional Japanese performances, but on Jun. 19, Ohori Park Noh Theater will host a night of jazz featuring the Hakata All Stars Big Band...
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Apr 17, 2015 Event
Gokoku Jinja Nomi-no-ichi vol.22
Browse around approximately 200 stalls selling everything from good quality European antiques and furniture, to accessories and handmade sweets. Local cafes, bakeries and restauran...
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Apr 17, 2015 Event
Kamome-no-grill
This festival in Minato is held every Spring and Autumn to celebrate the harbour’s ‘interesting people and shops’. In Kamome Hiroba square next to Minato’s port, over 30 local shop...
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Feb 24, 2015 Event
Fukuoka Castle Cherry Blossom Festival
Enjoy sakura viewing and a hanami picnic at Fukuoka Castle Ruins: 1,000 trees of 18 varieties, night illumination and food stalls. On May 29, bushi (soldiers in armor) parade from ...