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Jul 19, 2019 Local News
Kitakyushu City Moves One Step Closer to Accommodation Tax
A group of experts approved the introduction of an accommodation tax by Kitakyushu City at a meeting on July 11. Results of a survey answered by 69 persons working for local hotels...
Jul 18, 2019 Event
Tobata Gion Oyamagasa
A traditional festival with over 210 years of history. Huge floats 10 m tall and 2.5 t are carried through the town at day, changing to “Pyramids of Light” at night. These pyramids...
Jul 18, 2019 Event
Beer Cruise in Kitakyushu
Enjoy a glass of delicious cold beer while taking in the Kitakyushu night view from the sea. Pair your beer with snacks such as chikuwa and tempura too. This evening cruise will ru...
Jul 16, 2019 Event
Kokura Gion Daiko
The energetic sounds of taiko drums fill the town of Kokura during Kokura Gion Daiko festival which celebrates its 400th anniversary this year. It is also registered as one of the ...
Jul 16, 2019 Event
Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa
The history of Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa stretches back as long as 400 years. Traditional floats will parade through the streets around Kurosaki Station, accompanied by powerful perfo...
Jul 16, 2019 Event
Moji Beer Festival – Summer Retro Night
Cool off and unwind with a cold glass of beer and the sea breeze in your hair at Mojiko Retro! Beer lovers can choose from Mojiko Retro Beer’s very own wheat beer, Hawaiian beer Bi...
Jul 10, 2019 Local News
New Indoor Theme Park Opens in Kitakyushu
Kyushu's largest indoor theme park opened in Riverwalk Kitakyushu on June 29. The Ribachika Kodomo Okoku (River-Chika Children's Kingdom) Giant Stadium is located in the basement f...
Jul 9, 2019 Local News
New Public Square to Open in Kitakyushu
A new public square will soon open in Kokura, Kitakyushu City. Senba Hiroba is located near the Izutsuya department store and will be used as a space for outdoor events. Local gove...
Jun 10, 2019 Local News
Nishitetsu to Open Airport Transportation Hub in Kokuraminami
Nishitetsu has announced plans to renovate the Nakatani Service Office in Kokuraminami Ward, Kitakyushu into a transition hub for airport users. By 2020, it will open a new waiting...
May 31, 2019 Local News
Now Kitakyushu Wants Its Own Accommodation Tax Arrangement
At a press conference on May 29, the Mayor of Kitakyushu City announced his intention to levy an accommodation tax on hotel and ryokan guests. This comes after the agreement betwee...