{"id":75197,"date":"2013-08-02T17:22:56","date_gmt":"2013-08-02T08:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/?p=40632"},"modified":"2016-04-01T01:33:03","modified_gmt":"2016-03-31T16:33:03","slug":"12-weekend-events-for-fukuoka","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/guides\/12-weekend-events-for-fukuoka\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Weekend Events for Fukuoka (8\/3~4)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Stuck for something to do this weekend? We\u2019ve got you covered with everything from night markets and rooftop latin parties to wet ‘n wild fun for kids and more! Here are Fukuoka Now staff\u2019s picks for weekend activities for this Saturday and Sunday \u2026<\/p>\n

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\nEvent 1 \u27a4 Fukuoka Softbank HAWKS 8\/2~8\/4 @ Fukuoka YAFUOKU! Dome<\/strong>
\nSummer pro-baseball season is in full swing \u2013 grab some friends and head to the Fukuoka Yafuoku! Dome to watch the Softbank Hawks heat up the field. Currently in fourth place on the ladder, they take on the Lions (ranked second) this weekend from 8\/2~4. Cheer on Fukuoka’s hometown team and escape the summer heat for a few hours!
\nRead more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nEvent 2 \u27a4 2nd Hakata Riverain Walk 8\/1 (Thu.) ~ 3 (Sat.) @ Nakasu-Kawabata area<\/strong>
\nThis gourmet event returns for a second edition \u2013 promoting the Nakasu-Kawabata area\u2019s food scene. 32 great restaurants in the Nakasu-Kawabata area participate. To take part, purchase a pack of three food\/drink tickets for \u00a51,500 from all participating restaurants, or at the special counter inside eeny meeny miny mo (1F). Trade in your tickets for menu items at each participating shop and enjoy the buzzing gourmet atmosphere.
\nRead more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nEvent 3 \u27a4 Bossa Nova Show 8\/3 (Sat.) @ Hotel Eclair<\/strong>
\nAuthentic Irish pub “Hakata Harp\u201d welcomes Fukuoka-based three piece bossa nova group \u201cBelo esperanca\u201d to take the floor this Saturday (8\/3). The group is made up of guitarist Shinji Shinohara, percussionist Masahito Noda, and vocals by Michiko Shimazuka. Belo esperanca will play tunes from 18:30~ and 19:30. Entry is free, with one drink order required. The bar is located on the 1st floor of Hotel Eclair Hakata.
\nRead more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nEvent 4 \u27a4\u00a0Fukuoka Freedom Night Market ~August (Every Sat.) @ Fuku-haku Deai Bridge<\/strong>
\nEvery Saturday night of July and August from 18:00 ~ 23:00, enjoy a summery atmosphere at the Fukuoka Freedom Night Market. Located around Fuku-haku Deai Bridge, the free market includes live events, magic shows and of course goods and food stalls with interesting items, tasty treats and drinks on offer. The Fuku-haku Minato Deai Boat will also be running night cruises (charged) coinciding with the market event.
\nRead more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nEvent 5 \u27a4\u00a0Summer Vacation of Kobito Dukan in Fukuoka 8\/3 (Sat.) ~ 8\/11 (Sun.) @ Tenjin Area<\/strong>
\nCharacters from the popular \u2018Kobito Dukan\u2019 books are hiding all over Tenjin! Get your map and join the hunt at Solaria Plaza Zefa, where there\u2019s also a huge 6m replica of the \u201cKakure Momojiri\u201d character, light show and other Kobito Dukan attractions. Related events in Tenjin.
\nRead more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nEvent 6 \u27a4\u00a0Les Mis\u00e9rables 8\/3 (Sat.) ~ 31 (Sat.) @ Hakataza<\/strong>
\nBased on the novel by Victor Hugo, this worldwide renowned musical is enjoying a revival following the release of its 2012 Hollywood film adaptation. Returning to Japan for the first time in 25 years with a new cast, experience the legendary live theater of \u201cLes Mis\u201d.
\nRead more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nEvent 7 \u27a4\u00a0Latin Night 8\/3, 4, 10, 11 @ JR Hakata City Rooftop<\/strong>
\nHakata City\u2019s Latin Night brings acts from summer\u2019s biggest festivals to the rooftop of JR Hakata Station for two hot weekends – offering you a taste of the soundtrack to summer 2013! Kicking off this Saturday, Aug. 3, Sunset Live guest artist \u201cKINGDOM\u2606AFROCKS\u201d will play on the rooftop garden, then on Sunday Aug. 4, you can watch the final stage of the \u201cGo!Go! Sunset\u201d contest. Isla de Salsa will take the reigns for the second weekend edition with Latin and salsa acts from Tiempo Iberoamericano heating up the stage! There are also street stalls lining the approach to the rooftop shrine selling international beer from Spain, Mexico, Peru and more.
\nRead more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nEvent 8 \u27a4\u00a026th Wasshoi Hyakuman Natsumatsuri 8\/3 (Sat.) ~ 4 (Sun.) @ Katuyama Park, Kokura<\/strong>
\nOver 1.5 million gather in Kokura City for Kitakyushu\u2019s largest festival! The Wasshoi Hyakuman Summer Festival includes dancers, stalls, and a parade with special appearance by Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Festivities close with a stunning fireworks finale over Kokura Castle.
\nRead more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nEvent 9 \u27a4 Giro di Calder Aso Departure Ceremony 8\/4 (Sun.) @ Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk<\/strong>
\nClassic car lovers come out in force to see off the fleet of 40 antique cars as they depart Fukuoka on a two day journey. The drivers participating in the 7th annual \u201cGiro di Calder Aso\u201d start their two day course at Fukuoka, before driving through Saga, Nagasaki and Kumamoto to the final destination in Oita, with various checkpoints along the way. This year you can watch the departure ceremony – a popular event – from outside the front entrance of the Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk.
\nRead more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nEvent 10 \u27a4\u00a0Tenjin Waterworld ~ 8\/11 (Sun.) @ Fureai Hiroba, Tenjin<\/strong>
\nOrganized by \u201cWe Love Tenjin\u201d, Tenjin Ryoenchi (Tenjin Waterworld) returns this year, following its huge success in 2012. Last year 85,000 attended, and this year\u2019s cool waterworld is set to be even bigger and better! Attractions include water mist areas, a 20m water cannon, and new this year is a huge 7.5m tall, 28m long water slide, and mini-train that takes its passengers through water mist.
\nRead more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nEvent 11 \u27a4\u00a0Water Splash Square ~9\/1 @ Canal City<\/strong>
\nHere\u2019s one for kids who want to cool down and have some fun at Canal City this summer. Between July 20 and September 1, the hourly \u201cDancing Water Splash\u201d fountain and music show is taken over by young ones. Kids can dance to the music and duck for cover as the water comes raining down from above! All children who participate and get soaked in water are awarded a special coupon too! If you\u2019re not keen on getting wet, stick around for the special nighttime \u201cWater Fireworks\u201d show. Laser lights reflect onto the water at Canal City to look like fireworks.
\nRead more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nEvent 12 \u27a4\u00a0Summertime Night Zoo, Every Sat. of August @ Fukuoka City Zoological Garden<\/strong>
\nSpend a summer\u2019s night with animals big and small! The \u201cNight Zoo\u201d event returns again this year every Saturday of August. After closing as usual at 17:00, the Zoo will reopen at 18:00 until 21:00. Take the chance to observe nocturnal animals in their element. Resident zoo keepers will also be on hand to give talks about the animals at special spots. Don\u2019t forget to visit the adjoining Botanical Garden to witness the unique sight of nocturnal flowers that bloom only at night! A free shuttle bus will run between the Sakurazaka and Dobutsuen-mae bus stops from 17:50 onwards, and bus riders will receive a 20% discount on admission.
\nRead more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nDon\u2019t forget to check out our full event calendar<\/a>.
\nHave a good weekend!<\/p>\n

-FN<\/p>\n

P.s. Have any other suggestions for things to do in Fukuoka on the weekend? Please leave your comment below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Stuck for something to do this weekend? We\u2019ve got you covered with everything from night markets and rooftop latin parties to wet ‘n wild fun for kids and more! Here are Fukuoka Now staff\u2019s picks for weekend activities for this Saturday and Sunday \u2026 \u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013 Event 1 \u27a4 Fukuoka Softbank HAWKS 8\/2~8\/4 @ Fukuoka YAFUOKU! […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6391,"featured_media":40639,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","categories":[4914],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-75197","guide","type-guide","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-others","en-US"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/75197","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\/6391"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=75197"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/40639"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=75197"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=75197"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=75197"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}