{"id":179699,"date":"2026-09-09T17:12:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T08:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=guide&#038;p=179699&#038;lang=en"},"modified":"2026-09-09T17:37:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T08:37:53","slug":"fukuoka-autumn-guide","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/guides\/fukuoka-autumn-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Fukuoka Autumn Guide 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Autumn brings a busy calendar to Fukuoka: music, art, startups, festivals, food, sports and international conferences, with events taking place across the city. In Tenjin, art, music and startup events overlap, while Hakata hosts historic festivals and nighttime illuminations. Head to the waterfront, the islands or Uminonakamichi for music festivals and cultural events in different surroundings. October also brings entrepreneurs, creators, city leaders and others to Fukuoka from across Japan and around the world.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These events grow out of different communities, but with so much happening in the same city at the same time, why stop at one? Fukuoka Now has brought together notable events across Fukuoka and Kyushu, organized by date and category to help you plan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add another stop before or after an event already on your calendar, or try something outside your usual interests. Whether you live here or are visiting, this guide is an invitation to explore somewhere new, meet people and discover another side of Fukuoka this autumn.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-image-179724\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fukuoka-sign.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fukuoka-sign.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fukuoka-sign.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fukuoka-sign.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fukuoka-sign.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"category-index\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Browse by category<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"#art-design-architecture\">ART \/ DESIGN \/ ARCHITECTURE<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"#music-night-culture\">MUSIC \/ NIGHT CULTURE<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"#startup-innovation\">STARTUP \/ INNOVATION<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"#food-drink\">FOOD \/ DRINK<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"#festival-tradition-heritage\">FESTIVAL \/ TRADITION \/ HERITAGE<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"#sports-large-scale-events\">SPORTS \/ LARGE-SCALE EVENTS<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"#global-gatherings\">GLOBAL GATHERINGS \/ INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"#city-culture-community\">CITY CULTURE \/ COMMUNITY<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"date-index\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Browse by date<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#month-9\">September<\/a> \/ <a href=\"#month-10\">October<\/a> \/ <a href=\"#month-11\">November<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u25c6 indicates an umbrella program bringing together multiple events or activities. The guide begins with monthly listings for browsing by date, followed by detailed event listings organized by category.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"month-9\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">September<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>9\/1-10\/5 | <a href=\"#event-one-fukuoka-culture-month\"><strong>\u25c6 ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. CULTURE MONTH<\/strong><\/a> | City Culture \/ Community<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>9\/4 | <a href=\"#event-hakata-paradise\"><strong>Hakata Paradise &#8211; BAYFES Eve<\/strong><\/a> | Music<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>9\/5-9\/6 | <a href=\"#event-bayfes\"><strong>BAYFES 2026<\/strong><\/a> | Music<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>9\/5-10\/11 | <a href=\"#event-fukuoka-music-month\"><strong>\u25c6 Fukuoka Music Month 2026<\/strong><\/a> | Music<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>9\/12-9\/13 | <a href=\"#event-sing-hakata\"><strong>Sing! HAKATA<\/strong><\/a> | Music<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>9\/12-9\/13 | <a href=\"#event-nakasu-jazz\"><strong>NAKASU JAZZ 2026<\/strong><\/a> | Music<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>9\/12-9\/18 | <a href=\"#event-hojoya\"><strong>Hakozaki Shrine Hojoya<\/strong><\/a> | Festival \/ Tradition<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>9\/19 | <a href=\"#event-isla-de-salsa\"><strong>ISLA DE SALSA 2026<\/strong><\/a> | Music<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>9\/19-9\/22 | <a href=\"#event-sicf-fukuoka\"><strong>SICF Fukuoka<\/strong><\/a> | Art \/ Design<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>9\/19-10\/12 | <a href=\"#event-fan-week\"><strong>\u25c6 FaN Week &#8211; Fukuoka Art Next 2026<\/strong><\/a> | Art<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>9\/25 | <a href=\"#event-slice-of-the-knot\"><strong>SLICE OF THE KNOT vol.2<\/strong><\/a> | City Culture \/ Community<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>9\/26-9\/27 | <a href=\"#event-music-city-tenjin\"><strong>MUSIC CITY TENJIN 2026<\/strong><\/a> | Music<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>9\/26-9\/27 | <a href=\"#event-sake-fukuoka\"><strong>&amp;SAKE FUKUOKA 2026<\/strong><\/a> | Food \/ Drink<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>9\/30-10\/10 | <a href=\"#event-colive-fukuoka\"><strong>Colive Fukuoka 2026<\/strong><\/a> | Startup \/ Innovation<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"month-10\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">October<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>10\/1 | <a href=\"#event-afaf\"><strong>ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026 VIP Preview<\/strong><\/a> | Art<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/1 | <a href=\"#event-one-sessions\"><strong>ONE SESSIONS<\/strong><\/a> | City Culture \/ Community<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/2-10\/4 | <a href=\"#event-afaf\"><strong>ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026 Public Days<\/strong><\/a> | Art<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/2-10\/4 | <a href=\"#event-synapse-festival\"><strong>SYNAPSE FESTIVAL 2026<\/strong><\/a> | Music \/ Culture<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/3 | <a href=\"#event-faf-architecture\"><strong>FAF Architecture Culture Festival<\/strong><\/a> | Architecture<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/3-10\/4 | <a href=\"#event-kamome-bazaar\"><strong>Kamome Bazaar 2026 Autumn<\/strong><\/a> | City Culture \/ Community<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/4 | <a href=\"#event-hakozaki-market\"><strong>Kaze no Ichiba &#8211; Hakozaki Shrine Flea Market<\/strong><\/a> | Market \/ Local Culture<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/7-10\/11 | <a href=\"#event-ramen-tech\"><strong>\u25c6 RAMEN TECH 2026<\/strong><\/a> | Startup \/ Innovation<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/7-10\/8 | <a href=\"#event-global-connect\"><strong>GLOBAL CONNECT (SPARK) DAY<\/strong><\/a> | Startup \/ Innovation<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/7-10\/9 | <a href=\"#event-the-gathering\"><strong>THE GATHERING<\/strong><\/a> | Startup \/ Innovation<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/8 | <a href=\"#event-ramen-tech-global-summit\"><strong>RAMEN TECH Global Summit 2026<\/strong><\/a> | Startup \/ Innovation<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/8-10\/9 | <a href=\"#event-startup-kyushu\"><strong>STARTUP KYUSHU 2026<\/strong><\/a> | Startup \/ Innovation<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/9 | <a href=\"#event-startupgogo\"><strong>StartupGo!Go! 2026<\/strong><\/a> | Startup \/ Innovation<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/9 | <a href=\"#event-ffg-mirai\"><strong>FFG Mirai no Kaigi<\/strong><\/a> | Startup \/ Innovation<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/9-10\/12 | <a href=\"#event-tour-de-kyushu\"><strong>Tour de Kyushu 2026<\/strong><\/a> | Sports<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/10-10\/11 | <a href=\"#event-the-creators\"><strong>The Creators 2026<\/strong><\/a> | Creative \/ Technology<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/10-10\/11 | <a href=\"#event-inspiration-sunsetlive\"><strong>INSPIRATION by SUNSETLIVE<\/strong><\/a> | Music \/ Culture<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/10-10\/11 | <a href=\"#event-isee-asia\"><strong>4th ISEE Asia &#8211; International Symposium on Entrepreneurship Education in Asia<\/strong><\/a> | Global Gathering<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/12-10\/14 | <a href=\"#event-sumiyoshi-reitaisai\"><strong>Sumiyoshi Shrine Grand Festival<\/strong><\/a> | Festival \/ Tradition<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/16-10\/25 | <a href=\"#event-oktoberfest\"><strong>Fukuoka Oktoberfest 2026<\/strong><\/a> | Food \/ Drink<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/17 | <a href=\"#event-hakata-tomyo\"><strong>Hakata Tomyo Watching 2026<\/strong><\/a> | Festival \/ Heritage<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/17 | <a href=\"#event-kieth-flack\"><strong>KIETH FLACK 32nd ANNIVERSARY PARTY<\/strong><\/a> | Music \/ Night Culture<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/17-12\/20 | <a href=\"#event-indian-chintz\"><strong>The Karun Thakar Collection: Indian Chintz, A Story Around the World<\/strong><\/a> | Art<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/18-10\/19 | <a href=\"#event-humanitude\"><strong>Humanitude Without Borders International Conference in Fukuoka 2026<\/strong><\/a> | Global Gathering<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/19-10\/21 | <a href=\"#event-asia-pacific-city-summit\"><strong>15th Asia-Pacific City Summit<\/strong><\/a> | Global Gathering<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/22-10\/24 | <a href=\"#event-japan-america-symposium\"><strong>15th Japan-America Societies International Symposium, Fukuoka<\/strong><\/a> | Global Gathering<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/23-10\/24 | <a href=\"#event-hakata-okunchi\"><strong>Hakata Okunchi<\/strong><\/a> | Festival \/ Tradition<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/30-11\/3 | <a href=\"#event-saga-balloon\"><strong>2026 Saga International Balloon Fiesta<\/strong><\/a> | Sports \/ International Event<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/31-11\/3 | <a href=\"#event-hakata-light-up-walk\"><strong>Hakata Old Town Light-up Walk 2026: Sennen Koya<\/strong><\/a> | Festival \/ Heritage<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>10\/30-10\/31 | <a href=\"#event-nakasu-matsuri\"><strong>Nakasu Festival 2026<\/strong><\/a> | Festival \/ Local Culture<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"month-11\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">November<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Through November | <a href=\"#event-hakata-akihaku\"><strong>\u25c6 Hakata Akihaku<\/strong><\/a> | Festival \/ Tradition \/ Heritage<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>11\/8-11\/22 | <a href=\"#event-kyushu-sumo\"><strong>Grand Sumo November Tournament (Kyushu Basho)<\/strong><\/a> | Sports \/ Traditional Culture<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/viewer?mid=13zfwyKPMf8u0AFXLFrpnqpokWAbvmT0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the event venue map<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" title=\"Fukuoka Autumn 2026 \u2013 Where It\u2019s Happening\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=13zfwyKPMf8u0AFXLFrpnqpokWAbvmT0\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"art-design-architecture\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">ART \/ DESIGN \/ ARCHITECTURE<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fukuoka&#8217;s autumn art scene extends well beyond museums. Galleries, commercial complexes and public spaces host emerging artists, contemporary art fairs, architecture, design and major exhibitions. Explore Tenjin, Ohori and Hakata to see the range of creative work on show across the city.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" class=\"wp-image-179701\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_cl-001.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_cl-001.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_cl-001.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_cl-001.jpg?resize=767%2C511&amp;ssl=1 767w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_cl-001.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-fan-week\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25c6 FaN Week &#8211; Fukuoka Art Next 2026<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fukuoka Art Next, or FaN, is a Fukuoka City initiative that brings art into museums, galleries, commercial spaces and public places throughout the city. During FaN Week, combine exhibitions and events into an art walk around Fukuoka. Art events taking place across the city are also introduced as part of the wider FaN program.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9\/19 (Sat.)-10\/12 (Mon., holiday)<\/strong><br \/>Fukuoka Art Museum, Artist Cafe Fukuoka, ONE FUKUOKA BLDG., and other venues<br \/>Various locations in Fukuoka City<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/fan-week.jp\/2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-sicf-fukuoka\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">SICF Fukuoka<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SICF, an open-call art festival launched by Spiral in Aoyama, Tokyo, in 2000, supports emerging creators. At its first edition in Kyushu, 60 selected artists and groups will present painting, sculpture, fashion, crafts, product design and more.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9\/19 (Sat.)-9\/22 (Tue., holiday)<\/strong><br \/>ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. 6F ONE FUKUOKA CONFERENCE HALL<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/RakJ2zygu88UyoPeA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1-11-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sicf.jp\/sicf-fukuoka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/sicf-fukuoka-26\/\">Fukuoka Now Event Page<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-afaf\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026 (AFAF)<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Fukuoka contemporary art fair connects Japan and Asia, bringing galleries from Japan and overseas to Fukuoka International Center. Visitors can buy works as well as view them, making the fair a chance to explore contemporary art as a potential collector. It is also a major stop during FaN Week.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>VIP Preview: 10\/1 (Thu.) 13:00-19:00; Public Days: 10\/2 (Fri.)-10\/4 (Sun.)<\/strong><br \/>Fukuoka International Center<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/hkPNPRgDGQ6Kz6rH9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2-2 Chikkohonmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/artfair.asia\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/art-fair-asia-fukuoka-2026\/\">Fukuoka Now Event Page<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-faf-architecture\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAF Architecture Culture Festival &#8211; Rediscovering Fukuoka Bank Head Office<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spend a day exploring architecture at the Fukuoka Bank Head Office, designed by Kisho Kurokawa. The program includes tours of areas normally closed to the public, talks, architectural photography, the announcement of a new selection of notable Fukuoka buildings, and live music.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Date: 10\/3 (Sat.) 10:00-18:00<\/strong><br \/>Venue: Fukuoka Bank Head Office, FFG Hall<br \/>Address: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/mS4VBxmkDw2bhQYEA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2-13-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fafnpo.jp\/architecture-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/the-faf-festival-2026\/\">Fukuoka Now Event Page<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-the-creators\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Creators 2026<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Fukuoka event bringing together creativity, entertainment and technology. Creators and performers present their work and meet one another, while visitors can experience new forms of creative expression and technology firsthand.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Date: 10\/10 (Sat.)-10\/11 (Sun.)<\/strong><br \/>Venue: UNITEDLAB<br \/>Address: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/4QBazZ3At4Wdkakb6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1-3-36 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/the-creator.jp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-indian-chintz\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Karun Thakar Collection: Indian Chintz, A Story Around the World<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Colorful cotton textiles known as chintz originated in India and spread across Asia, Europe and Japan. Drawn from the internationally renowned Karun Thakar Collection, this exhibition explores their designs and the trade and cultural exchanges that carried them around the world.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10\/17 (Sat.)-12\/20 (Sun.)<\/strong><br \/>Fukuoka Art Museum<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/PHNJHWnaXhWRDTjR9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1-6 Ohori Koen, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-art-museum.jp\/en\/exhibition\/chintz%e3%80%80a-global-story-the-karun-thakar-collection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><br \/>Fukuoka Now Event Page<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"music-night-culture\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">MUSIC \/ NIGHT CULTURE<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The waterfront, Hakata Station, Nakasu, Tenjin, Nokonoshima and Uminonakamichi: Fukuoka&#8217;s music events are shaped as much by their settings as by their sound. From September into October, combine a festival with a walk through town or a short trip to an island.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" class=\"wp-image-179702\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_cl-002.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_cl-002.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_cl-002.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_cl-002.jpg?resize=767%2C511&amp;ssl=1 767w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_cl-002.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-fukuoka-music-month\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25c6 Fukuoka Music Month 2026<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A project connecting several major music festivals under the banner of Fukuoka as a &#8220;music city.&#8221; In 2026, seven events beginning with BAYFES will take place over six consecutive weeks. Each weekend brings a different venue and another chance to discover a different part of Fukuoka and its music scene.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9\/5 (Sat.)-10\/11 (Sun.)<\/strong><br \/>Bayside Place Hakata, Nakasu, JR Hakata Station, Tenjin, Nokonoshima,<br \/>Uminonakamichi, and other venues<br \/>Various locations in Fukuoka City<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/fukuokamusicmonth.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-hakata-paradise\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hakata Paradise &#8211; BAYFES Eve<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the night before BAYFES begins, Hakata Port Tower&#8217;s observation deck becomes a DJ lounge for one night. Listen to music while looking out over Hakata Bay and the city lights from around 70 meters above ground\u2014a waterfront prelude to the festival the following day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9\/4 (Fri.) 19:00-22:00<\/strong><br \/>Hakata Port Tower Observation Deck<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/kPBNPY7cgm54uF1D9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">14-1 Chikkohonmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hakata_bayfes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Instagram<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/hakata-paradise-2026\/\">Fukuoka Now Event Page<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-bayfes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">BAYFES 2026<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A free music festival at Hakata Port built around the theme &#8220;CREATE THE BAY CULTURE.&#8221; Along with live performances and DJs, much of the appeal comes from simply spending time in the waterfront setting itself. BAYFES launches Fukuoka&#8217;s autumn music season from the city&#8217;s bay area.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9\/5 (Sat.) 14:00-21:00, 9\/6 (Sun.) 14:00-20:30<\/strong><br \/>Bayside Place Hakata<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/zpxb5eSxLWgqiyY57\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">13-6 Chikkohonmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baysideplace.jp\/bayfes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/bayfes-2026\/\">Fukuoka Now Event Page<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-sing-hakata\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sing! HAKATA<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of Japan&#8217;s largest participatory singing events brings gospel, choral singing and a cappella to the square outside Hakata Station. Groups gather at this gateway to Kyushu, with a mass sing-along on the final day bringing the venue together.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9\/12 (Sat.)-9\/13 (Sun.), scheduled 10:00-20:00<\/strong><br \/>JR Hakata Station Square<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/PcbHhUuQSdqq924J7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1-1 Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/fmfukuoka.co.jp\/lp\/singhakata\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/sing-hakata-2026\/\">Fukuoka Now Event Page<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-nakasu-jazz\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">NAKASU JAZZ 2026<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Live jazz fills stages across Nakasu. Head for a favorite performance, or wander along the river and Nakasu Odori, stopping for dinner or a drink and following the music from stage to stage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9\/12 (Sat.)-9\/13 (Sun.)<\/strong><br \/>Around Nakasu Odori, Tenjin Central Park, Canal City Hakata, and other venues<br \/>Nakasu area, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/nakasujazz.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/nakasu-jazz-2026\/\">Fukuoka Now Event Page<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-isla-de-salsa\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">ISLA DE SALSA 2026 &#8211; World Beat Festival<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nokonoshima in Hakata Bay hosts this world beat festival, bringing together music, dance, food and art from different cultures. The trip across the water is part of the experience: the day begins with a ferry ride to the island.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9\/19 (Sat.) gates open 12:00, performances begin 13:00, scheduled to end 20:00<\/strong><br \/>Nokonoshima Camp Village<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/TKymTzm3XhXXstuW8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Noko, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/isladesalsa.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/isla-de-salsa-2026\/\">Fukuoka Now Event Page<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-music-city-tenjin\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">MUSIC CITY TENJIN 2026<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of Kyushu&#8217;s largest urban music events turns Tenjin itself into a festival venue. Stages appear outside Fukuoka City Hall and at locations around the district, making it easy to catch free performances between shopping, dining, and exploring the neighborhood. For two days, music becomes part of the rhythm of the city.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9\/26 (Sat.)-9\/27 (Sun.)<\/strong><br \/>Fureai Hiroba on the west side of Fukuoka City Hall and other venues around Tenjin<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/TGpyiRZRdKunwDNC9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1-8-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/a>, and other locations<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/musiccitytenjin.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/music-city-tenjin-26\/\">Fukuoka Now Event Page<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-synapse-festival\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">SYNAPSE FESTIVAL 2026<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A community festival combining music with art, wellness, food and time spent together. After two years on Nokonoshima, it moves to Uminonakamichi in 2026 and expands into a three-day event built around a longer stay.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10\/2 (Fri.)-10\/4 (Sun.)<\/strong><br \/>INN THE PARK Fukuoka \/ Light and Wind Plaza, Uminonakamichi Seaside Park<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/A4vhkhCQNsk1CQ956\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">18-26 Saitozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/synapsefestival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Instagram<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/synapse-festival-2026\/\">Fukuoka Now Event Page<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-inspiration-sunsetlive\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">INSPIRATION by SUNSETLIVE<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new music and culture festival carrying forward the spirit of Sunset Live, which has helped shape Fukuoka&#8217;s seaside culture for decades. Live music, food, shops, and more come together at Uminonakamichi, surrounded by sea and greenery.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10\/10 (Sat.)-10\/11 (Sun.), gates open 11:00, performances begin 11:30<\/strong><br \/>INN THE PARK Fukuoka \/ Light and Wind Plaza, Uminonakamichi Seaside Park<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/A4vhkhCQNsk1CQ956\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">18-26 Saitozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/sunsetlive.jp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/inspiration-by-sunset-live-26\/\">Fukuoka Now Event Page<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-kieth-flack\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">KIETH FLACK 32nd ANNIVERSARY PARTY<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">KIETH FLACK, part of the Oyafuko-dori music scene since 1994, celebrates its 32nd anniversary. Bands, MCs, singers, DJs and beatmakers come together for a close-up encounter with Fukuoka&#8217;s club culture.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10\/17 (Sat.)<\/strong><br \/>KIETH FLACK<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/CConcbemVKAxJRgv8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1-8-28 Maizuru, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/kiethflack.net\/schedule\/kf-32nd-party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"startup-innovation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">STARTUP \/ INNOVATION<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early October brings entrepreneurs, investors, creators, engineers, digital nomads and students to Fukuoka from Japan and overseas. Alongside specialist conferences, there are talks, pitches and meetups open to people with an interest in the scene. Explore events around the city to see what Fukuoka&#8217;s startups and innovators are working on.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"wp-image-179703\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_web-003.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_web-003.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_web-003.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_web-003.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_web-003.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-colive-fukuoka\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colive Fukuoka 2026<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entrepreneurs, creators, investors and remote workers from around the world spend 10 days in Fukuoka working, learning and meeting one another. The program goes beyond conference sessions, offering contact with local people and culture and a taste of everyday life in the city.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening Party: 9\/30 (Wed.); Main Program: 10\/1 (Thu.)-10\/10 (Sat.)<\/strong><br \/>Various locations in Fukuoka City<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colivefukuoka.com\/2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-ramen-tech\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25c6 RAMEN TECH 2026<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Five days packed with events related to startups, investment, technology, research, creativity, and more across Fukuoka. Rather than a single conference in one venue, RAMEN TECH lets participants choose the programs that interest them and move around the city from event to event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10\/7 (Wed.)-10\/11 (Sun.)<\/strong><br \/>Dates, times, venues, and admission vary by event<br \/>Various locations in Fukuoka City, centered on the Tenjin and Daimyo areas<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramentech.jp\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/ramen-tech-2026\/\">Fukuoka Now Event Page<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-global-connect\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">GLOBAL CONNECT (SPARK) DAY<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the theme &#8220;Know the World. Connect with the World,&#8221; this international program brings overseas startups, venture capital firms and support organizations, particularly from Asia, to Fukuoka. Learn about international markets and investment, and meet people working in them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10\/7 (Wed.)-10\/8 (Thu.)<\/strong><br \/>ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. 6F<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/RakJ2zygu88UyoPeA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1-11-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/gcfukuoka.com\/supportprogram\/1418\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-the-gathering\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">THE GATHERING<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For three days during RAMEN TECH, CIC Fukuoka opens its doors to startups, companies, investors, universities, research institutions, government organizations, and others from Japan and overseas. Talks and meetups are designed to create unexpected encounters between people who might otherwise move in very different circles.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10\/7 (Wed.)-10\/9 (Fri.)<\/strong><br \/>CIC Fukuoka<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/RakJ2zygu88UyoPeA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. 7F, 1-11-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/jp.cic.com\/news\/cic-fukuoka-ramen-tech-2026-gathering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-ramen-tech-global-summit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">RAMEN TECH Global Summit 2026<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A major RAMEN TECH event connecting Fukuoka with the world. Entrepreneurs, investors, companies, engineers and people who support startup communities gather for sessions and pitches on startups and collaboration, offering a look at innovation across Asia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10\/8 (Thu.)<\/strong><br \/>Daimyo Conference<br \/>Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City Tower, 2-6-50 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ramentech-summit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-startup-kyushu\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">STARTUP KYUSHU 2026<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A two-day gathering of entrepreneurs, companies, investors, students, government representatives, and others from across Kyushu. Alongside conference sessions, the program includes art, networking activities, BBQ, and more, creating connections across industries, roles, and prefectural borders. It is also a good introduction to Kyushu&#8217;s wider startup scene.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10\/8 (Thu.)-10\/9 (Fri.)<\/strong><br \/>Artist Cafe Fukuoka, Maizuru Park BBQ GARDEN, and other venues<br \/>Around Jonai, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/startupkyushu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-startupgogo\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">StartupGo!Go! 2026<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of Kyushu&#8217;s leading startup events. The program centers on pitches by seed and early-stage companies, alongside sessions, exhibitions, business matching, and more. Entrepreneurs, investors, companies, and local governments from Japan and overseas gather to make connections that can lead to new businesses and collaborations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10\/9 (Fri.)<\/strong><br \/>ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. 6F<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/RakJ2zygu88UyoPeA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1-11-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/startup-gogo.com\/event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-ffg-mirai\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FFG Mirai no Kaigi<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Local companies, startups and others pursuing new ideas gather to meet potential collaborators. The event aims to turn those connections into new businesses and projects rooted in the region.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10\/9 (Fri.)<\/strong><br \/>ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. 6F<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/RakJ2zygu88UyoPeA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1-11-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ffg-mirainokaigi.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"food-drink\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FOOD \/ DRINK<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1050\" class=\"wp-image-179704\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_web-004.jpg?resize=1400%2C1050&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_web-004.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_web-004.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_web-004.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_web-004.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-sake-fukuoka\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">&amp;SAKE FUKUOKA 2026<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sake breweries from across Fukuoka Prefecture join popular restaurants at Fukuoka International Center. Try food and sake pairings, talk directly with brewers, and sample dishes from restaurants that can be difficult to book\u2014all under one roof over two days.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9\/26 (Sat.)-9\/27 (Sun.)<\/strong><br \/>Fukuoka International Center<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/WszR3ZS7cgUR8xuf7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2-2 Chikkohonmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/andsake-fukuoka.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/and-sake-fukuoka-2026\/\">Fukuoka Now Event Page<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-oktoberfest\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fukuoka Oktoberfest 2026<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fukuoka&#8217;s annual autumn beer festival is inspired by the world-famous Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. German beers and dishes including sausages fill the venue, while a large festival tent hosts traditional music performed by musicians visiting from Bavaria.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10\/16 (Fri.)-10\/25 (Sun.), 2026<\/strong><br \/>Reisen Park<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/FDYTSdLAdcvsh7eHA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">109 Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/f-oktober.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/oktoberfest2026\/\">Fukuoka Now Event Page<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"festival-tradition-heritage\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FESTIVAL \/ TRADITION \/ HERITAGE<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hakata&#8217;s autumn brings shrine festivals passed down through generations, lights created by local communities, and evenings spent exploring historic temples and shrines. These events offer a glimpse of how the city&#8217;s history remains part of everyday life.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-image-179710\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tomoyou-watching.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tomoyou-watching.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tomoyou-watching.jpg?resize=767%2C575&amp;ssl=1 767w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tomoyou-watching.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tomoyou-watching.jpg?w=1403&amp;ssl=1 1403w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-hakata-akihaku\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25c6 Hakata Akihaku<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An autumn program connecting festivals, temple and shrine events, illuminations, traditional culture, food, walking events, and more across Hakata from September through November. Rather than one single event, Akihaku serves as a gateway to a wide range of experiences that reveal Hakata&#8217;s history and culture.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>September-November<\/strong><br \/>Venue: Hakata area, centered on Hakata Old Town<br \/>Location: Hakata-ku, Fukuoka<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hakata-akihaku.com\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/guides\/hakata-akihaku-guide\/\">Fukuoka Now Event Page<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-hojoya\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hakozaki Shrine Hojoya<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hakozaki Shrine&#8217;s mid-autumn festival has a history of more than 1,000 years and is one of Hakata&#8217;s three great festivals. Rituals and offerings continue for seven days and nights, while hundreds of stalls line the roughly one-kilometer approach to the shrine. Look out for local Hojoya traditions such as fresh ginger sold with its leaves attached.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9\/12 (Sat.)-9\/18 (Fri.)<\/strong><br \/>Hakozaki Shrine<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/MKiNbw7BY3wiJRjF9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1-22-1 Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hakozakigu.or.jp\/omatsuri\/hojoya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/guides\/hojoya-guide\/\">Fukuoka Now Event Page<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-hakozaki-market\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kaze no Ichiba &#8211; Hakozaki Shrine Flea Market<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A flea market along the approach to Hakozaki Shrine, with vendors selling antiques, vintage goods, household items, and more. The atmosphere is much calmer than during the shrine&#8217;s major festivals, making it a pleasant opportunity to browse for unexpected finds while exploring the Hakozaki neighborhood.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10\/4 (Sun.)<\/strong><br \/>Hakozaki Shrine approach<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/XMyrfv5fWHjnweio8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Around Hakozaki 1-chome, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Kottouichi\/?locale=ja_JP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Facebook<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/hakozaki-shrine-flea-market-oct-26\/\">Fukuoka Now Event Page<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-sumiyoshi-reitaisai\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sumiyoshi Shrine Grand Festival<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sumiyoshi Shrine&#8217;s annual grand festival gives thanks for the autumn harvest. Along with Shinto rituals, the program includes children&#8217;s sumo and yabusame horseback archery. Just a short distance from Hakata Station, it offers a close-up look at shrine festival traditions that have long been part of the local community.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10\/12 (Mon., holiday)-10\/14 (Wed.)<\/strong><br \/>Sumiyoshi Shrine<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/fDKqNs4entLCuWB7A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3-1-51 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nihondaiichisumiyoshigu.jp\/rituals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/sumiyoshiraitai2026\/\">Fukuoka Now Event Page<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-hakata-tomyo\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hakata Tomyo Watching 2026<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For one autumn evening, tens of thousands of handmade candle lanterns illuminate Hakata&#8217;s temples, shrines, parks, and narrow streets. Large-scale designs created on the ground are among the highlights, while each district has its own displays to discover on foot. It is a chance to see Hakata&#8217;s streets and community culture in a completely different light.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10\/17 (Sat.)<\/strong><br \/>Reisen, Gokusho, Naraya, Ohama, and other areas of Hakata<br \/>Hakata-ku, Fukuoka<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hakata-toumyou.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/hakatatoumyou2026\/\">Fukuoka Now Event Page<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-hakata-okunchi\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hakata Okunchi<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An autumn festival at Kushida Shrine with a history stretching back around 1,200 years. Along with rituals giving thanks for the harvest, mikoshi portable shrines, children in traditional dress, and other participants parade through the streets of Hakata. It reveals another side of Kushida Shrine and Hakata&#8217;s merchant culture, quite different from the summer Hakata Gion Yamakasa.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10\/23 (Fri.)-10\/24 (Sat.)<\/strong><br \/>Kushida Shrine and the streets of Hakata<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/wDm8gDhGuU2Yc6o66\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1-41 Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka<\/a>, and surrounding areas<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hakatanomiryoku.com\/events\/event\/event31984\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><br \/>Fukuoka Now Event Page<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-nakasu-matsuri\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nakasu Festival 2026<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nakasu&#8217;s autumn festival brings portable shrines carried by women, stage performances, food and other activities to Fukuoka&#8217;s best-known nightlife district. It is also a chance to see the local community behind the area&#8217;s bars and bright lights.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Oct 30, 2026 (Fri.)\u2013Oct 31, 2026 (Sat.)<\/strong><br \/>Throughout Nakasu<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/MufXJvv9cf9ET6DYA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nakasumatsuri.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><br \/>Fukuoka Now Event Page<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-hakata-light-up-walk\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hakata Old Town Light-up Walk 2026: Sennen Koya<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Temples, shrines and gardens in Hakata Old Town open after dark for this autumn illumination event. Walk between historic sites to see their architecture and gardens in a different light, with special access to places normally closed at night.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10\/31 (Sat.)-11\/3 (Tue., holiday)<\/strong><br \/>Jotenji Temple, Tochoji Temple, Myorakuji Temple, Myotenji Temple, and others<br \/>Hakata Old Town, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hakata-light.jp\/english-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/oldtownlightup2026\/\">Fukuoka Now Event Page<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"sports-large-scale-events\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">SPORTS \/ LARGE-SCALE EVENTS<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Autumn brings major sporting events to Fukuoka and Kyushu, with streets and open landscapes becoming part of the spectacle. Watch international road cycling from the roadside, experience a grand sumo tournament, or see hot-air balloons over the Saga Plain. Each event also offers a different view of its host city and surroundings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" class=\"wp-image-179706\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_cl-006.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_cl-006.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_cl-006.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_cl-006.jpg?resize=767%2C511&amp;ssl=1 767w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_cl-006.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-tour-de-kyushu\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tour de Kyushu 2026<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An international road cycling race bringing professional teams from Japan and overseas onto public roads across Kyushu. On October 10, the Saga-Fukuoka Stage runs from Karatsu through Itoshima before finishing at Tenjin Central Park in central Fukuoka. Spectators can watch for free along the route, while the finish area will feature a dedicated spectator zone with food and other booths. It is a rare chance to feel the speed and intensity of an international road race right in the heart of the city.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10\/9 (Fri.)-10\/12 (Mon., holiday) \/ Saga-Fukuoka Stage: 10\/10 (Sat.)<\/strong><br \/>Various locations across Kyushu, including Nagasaki, Saga, Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Oita, and Miyazaki<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/tourdekyushu.asia\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/tour-de-kyushu-2026-fukuoka-tenjin-finish\/\">Fukuoka Now Tour de Kyushu 2026 Fukuoka Stage Special<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-saga-balloon\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026 Saga International Balloon Fiesta<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of Asia&#8217;s largest international hot-air balloon events brings balloons and crews from around the world to Saga. Early-morning competition flights, balloons in unusual shapes, and illuminated evening displays create completely different scenes depending on when you visit. Easily accessible as a day trip from Fukuoka, it is one of Kyushu&#8217;s signature autumn events.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10\/30 (Fri.)-11\/3 (Tue., holiday)<\/strong><br \/>Kasegawa riverbank and the Saga Plain<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/cTZ8boMzXFTwDqR66\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kasegawa riverbank, Saga City, Saga<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sibf.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-kyushu-sumo\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grand Sumo November Tournament (Kyushu Basho)<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kyushu hosts one of professional sumo&#8217;s six annual grand tournaments. For 15 days, wrestlers and fans from across Japan gather in Fukuoka\u2014a chance for international visitors to experience this traditional Japanese sport live.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>11\/8 (Sun.)-11\/22 (Sun.)<\/strong><br \/>Fukuoka International Center<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/WszR3ZS7cgUR8xuf7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2-2 Chikkohonmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sumo.or.jp\/En\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/fukuoka-grand-sumo-tournament-26\/\">Fukuoka Now Event Page<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"global-gatherings\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">GLOBAL GATHERINGS \/ INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alongside festivals and public events, Fukuoka hosts international conferences that bring experts, city leaders and businesspeople from around the world. They offer another way to understand the city this autumn: through the people gathering here and the discussions they bring.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-image-179709\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fukuoka-bank-hall-WP.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fukuoka-bank-hall-WP.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fukuoka-bank-hall-WP.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fukuoka-bank-hall-WP.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fukuoka-bank-hall-WP.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-isee-asia\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4th ISEE Asia &#8211; International Symposium on Entrepreneurship Education in Asia<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An international symposium bringing together universities, researchers, educators, and practitioners, primarily from across Asia, to discuss the present and future of entrepreneurship education. Held entirely in English, the program explores the intersection of education and startups through examples and perspectives from across the region.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10\/10 (Sat.)-10\/11 (Sun.)<\/strong><br \/>ONE FUKUOKA CONFERENCE HALL<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/RakJ2zygu88UyoPeA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. 6F, 1-11-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/qrec.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/en\/information\/4th-isee-asia-international-symposium-on-entrepreneurship-education-in-asia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-humanitude\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Humanitude Without Borders International Conference in Fukuoka 2026<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An international conference centered on Humanitude, a care methodology developed in France. Healthcare and nursing-care professionals, researchers, and practitioners from Japan and overseas gather in Fukuoka to share knowledge across national borders and specialist fields, and to explore the future of medical and long-term care.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10\/18 (Sun.)-10\/19 (Mon.)<\/strong><br \/>Fukuoka International Congress Center<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/C1JaYKR6KU4fJPMH8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2-1 Sekijomachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.congre.co.jp\/humanitude2026\/eng\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-asia-pacific-city-summit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">15th Asia-Pacific City Summit<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">City representatives, international organizations, companies, and others from across the Asia-Pacific region gather in Fukuoka to discuss the future of sustainable cities. Led by Fukuoka City together with organizations including UN-Habitat&#8217;s Fukuoka Office, the summit explores urban policy and new forms of cross-border collaboration.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10\/19 (Mon.)-10\/21 (Wed.)<\/strong><br \/>Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/nLYFoB8EE5WVpgEP9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2-2-3 Jigyohama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/site2.convention.co.jp\/15apcs\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-japan-america-symposium\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">15th Japan-America Societies International Symposium, Fukuoka<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An international symposium bringing together Japan-America societies from Japan and the United States. Held in Fukuoka in 2026, the event considers the future of Japan-US relations from the perspective of a city positioned at the heart of East Asia. Participants include leaders and specialists from business, government, academia, and international exchange.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10\/22 (Thu.)-10\/24 (Sat.)<\/strong><br \/>ACROS Fukuoka International Conference Hall and other venues<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/gPdvtjhsVfcWN91Q9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1-1-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/a>, and other locations<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/jasf-15th.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"city-culture-community\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">CITY CULTURE \/ COMMUNITY<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hotels, commercial spaces, creative venues and the waterfront host events where people, music, art and food meet. Alongside the major festivals, these gatherings offer a closer look at Fukuoka&#8217;s current culture and communities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-image-179708\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_cl-008.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_cl-008.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_cl-008.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_cl-008.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/fn_autumn-guide_2026_cl-008.jpeg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-one-fukuoka-culture-month\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25c6 ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. CULTURE MONTH<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. presents a cultural program centered on September. Inspired by its &#8220;Creative Crossroads&#8221; concept, the building hosts art, music, wellness and other events, with collaborations involving FaN Week and MUSIC CITY TENJIN.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9\/1 (Tue.)-10\/5 (Mon.)<\/strong><br \/>Various locations inside ONE FUKUOKA BLDG.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/RakJ2zygu88UyoPeA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1-11-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/onefukuoka-building-jp-e.athp.transer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-slice-of-the-knot\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">SLICE OF THE KNOT vol.2<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wood-fired pizza, art, DJs and cocktails bring people together at THE KNOT. The hotel opens its doors to the city, creating a meeting place for Fukuoka&#8217;s bar, art and music scenes and the people who enjoy them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9\/25 (Fri.) 18:00-22:00<\/strong><br \/>MORETHAN Cafe Restaurant Lounge \/ THE KNOT FUKUOKA Tenjin 1F<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/y9XmTmPhjR89sUBz6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1-9-63 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hotel-the-knot.jp\/fukuokatenjin\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/slice-of-the-knot-vol-2\/\">Fukuoka Now Event Page<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-one-sessions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">ONE SESSIONS<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lounge session centered around THE CAFE at ONE FUKUOKA HOTEL, where music, art, people, ideas, and conversation intersect. All it takes to join is a drink, while the hotel&#8217;s ground floor becomes an informal gateway into Fukuoka&#8217;s cultural scene. The October 1 edition is held in collaboration with Art Fair Asia Fukuoka.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10\/1 (Thu.)<\/strong><br \/>THE CAFE by ONE FUKUOKA HOTEL<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/jprYRRXmGH2mX9Yv7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. 1F, 1-11-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/onefukuokahotel.jp\/en\/topics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"event-kamome-bazaar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kamome Bazaar 2026 Autumn<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Food, market stalls and music come together on Fukuoka&#8217;s waterfront at this community festival. Just minutes from the city center, the harbor offers a place to eat, listen to music and spend time by the water, with a glimpse of everyday life in the port district.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10\/3 (Sat.)-10\/4 (Sun.)<\/strong><br \/>Kamome Hiroba<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/kun8rDZcGXALb7996\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minato 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kamomesgrill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Instagram<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">* Information is current as of September 9, 2026 and is subject to change. If you notice any changes, please contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/contact\/\">Fukuoka Now<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Autumn brings a busy calendar to Fukuoka: music, art, startups, festivals, food, sports and international conferences, with events taking place across the city.<\/p>\n<p>In Tenjin, art, music and startup events overlap, while Hakata hosts historic festivals and nighttime illuminations. Head to the waterfront, the islands or Uminonakamichi for music festivals and cultural events in different surroundings. October also brings entrepreneurs, creators, city leaders and others to Fukuoka from across Japan and around the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":179709,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","categories":[1769,45,74,4913],"tags":[5112],"class_list":["post-179699","guide","type-guide","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-activity","category-culture","category-events","category-things-to-do","tag-festival","location-fukuoka-city","location-fukuoka-prefecture","en-US"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/179699","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/guide"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=179699"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/179709"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=179699"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=179699"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=179699"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}