Fukuoka Castle Sakura Festival
The blooming of sakura (cherry blossoms), is an occasion for celebration all over Japan. Take your hanami picnic at the historic Fukuoka Castle Ruins, built for the lead character of the 2014 NHK drama – Kuroda Kanbei. 1,000 trees of 18 varieties, night illumination and food stalls too. 3/27 (Thu.) ~ 4/6 (Sun.) 12:00~22:00 *Light […]
Fukuoka Asia Collection 2014 SS
The grand finale to Fashion Week Fukuoka (3/8~23), this event promotes Fukuoka’s fashion industry. Local apparel businesses and brands showcase their spring fashions on the runway, with popular models and surprise guests. Live music, contests, fashion booths and more. • 3/23 (Sun.) Open 12:00 • Fukuoka Kokusai Center • SS ¥7,350, S ¥4,725, Unreserved ¥3,675 […]
Worldwide Fukuoka Kenjinkai 2013 Convention
The 8th Worldwide Convention of the Kaigai Fukuoka Kenjinkai (Overseas Fukuoka Prefecture Citizens Associations) was held on October 9, 2013 to October 12, 2013 to promote exchange between its members and local residents. According to the Prefectural Office, approximately 55,000 Fukuokans have migrated overseas since before the war – the 4th largest ouflow in all […]