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Sep 11, 2024 Event
The 22nd Kurume Yakitori No. 1 Festival in Japan
Eleven renowned yakitori restaurants from Kurume, one of Japan's most competitive yakitori hotspots, will come together for a popular event featuring live...
Sep 5, 2024 Local News
Nishitetsu to Raise Bus Fares in Kurume and Saga from February
Nishitetsu Group has announced plans to increase bus fares in Kurume and Saga starting February next year. The fare hike, the first in 26 years excluding tax adjustments...
Jul 10, 2024 Event
Hanabi Douranbachi
Witness a unique fireworks spectacle that has been a part of Fukuoka’s intangible folk culture for over 360 years. Held annually on September 15th at Ouji Wakamiya Hachimangu Shrin...
Jul 10, 2024 Event
365th Chikugo River Fireworks Festival
Originating as a dedication fireworks display for Suitengu Shrine along the Chikugo River, this historic festival boasts a history of over 350 years. With 15,000 fireworks launched...
May 30, 2024 Event
Kawatari Festival (Hekokaki Festival) at Kora Taisha Shrine
Also known as the “Hekokaki Festival,” the Kawatari Festival marks the onset of summer in Chikugo. The name “Kawatari” originates from the local tradition of crossing the...
May 13, 2024 Event
Jojima Sake Brewery Walk
Explore the renowned sake breweries of Jojima, celebrated for its high-quality water and rice and the advantageous water transport provided by the Chikugo River...
Apr 11, 2024 Event
Ishibashi Cultural Center Spring Rose Fair
The cultural facility donated to Kurume City, the hometown of Bridgestone's founder, Shojiro Ishibashi, is a well-known haven for flower enthusiasts, particularly rose aficionados....
Apr 11, 2024 Event
67th Kurume Azalea Festival
The Kurume Azalea Festival, known for taking place in Kurume, a renowned producer of azaleas, is considered one of the three major plant festivals in Japan. During the festival per...
Apr 4, 2024 Local News
Saga Jockey Arrested for Suspected Drunk Driving
A 54-year-old jockey from Saga Racing has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Kurume City, denying the allegations despite police findings. The jockey, Isao Yamaguchi, w...
Mar 14, 2024 Local News
Kurume’s Chikugo River Gets Transparent, Scenic Floodwalls
Kurume City has unveiled a pioneering floodwall project along the Chikugo River, featuring transparent acrylic panels. This innovative approach, a first in Japan, allows visitors a...
