Discover the best travel guides, tips, and experiences for Fukuoka
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the Mentai France takeout shop Hakata no Aji Yamaya and the fruit concept shop FLA-LAB open side by side on the B1 floor of Canal City Hakata in Fukuoka, with opening commemoration offers through November 30.
New York-based artist Eric Haze presents his first exhibitions in Fukuoka at GALLERY SOPH. and SORTone Fukuoka from November 20, 2026, with limited items on sale at both venues.
Fermentation-based skincare brand FAS is holding pop-up events at Hakata Hankyu from November 11 and Shibuya Scramble Square from November 12, 2026, with its Holiday Collection 2026 coffrets, a purchase bonus lip pouch, and advent calendar reservations at the Hakata venue.
Animate stores nationwide hold the Gundam Ace 25th Anniversary Fair from November 7 to December 6, 2026, with an only shop at Akihabara and Nagoya (and Fukuoka ANNEX as a supporting store), made-to-order sets and reproduction art, new goods, and a talk and signing event on November 22.
Details of the third merchandise lineup and the "Ichigo Card" purchase bonus have been released for the Horimiya 15th POP UP SHOP, which runs at Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo from December 4, 2026, before touring Fukuoka, Aichi, and Osaka.
Starting December 4, 2026, the Kei Mochizuki × PERSONA 30th ANNIVERSARY in Loft event will open at 10 Loft stores across Japan in sequence, with original goods, purchase bonuses, AR content, and a special display at Shibuya Loft.
Chocolate sweets specialty shop Nouvelle Vague LeTAO Chocolatier holds a limited-time pop-up at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin from November 11 to 17, 2026, its first appearance at the store.
An officially licensed pop-up store celebrating the 25th anniversary of the first Lord of the Rings film opens at MAGNET by SHIBUYA109 on November 27, 2026, then moves on to Osaka (Tennoji) and Fukuoka (Hakata) with new 25th anniversary goods, a special exhibition, and photo spots.
To mark its 75th anniversary, Max Mara is holding "The Art of Making" pop-up stores at five stores across Japan starting November 4, 2026, with Japan-exclusive items and a special pop-in store at its Omotesando store.
A free Pokémon event with board game battles, trial play and Pokémon FRIENDA experiences will tour four AEON Malls in Chiba, Fukuoka, Osaka and Aichi on selected dates between November 21 and December 27, 2026.
SUMO CULTURE LIVE FUKUOKA 2026 runs on eight days from November 8 to 22, 2026 at Fukuoka International Congress Center, pairing Grand Sumo viewing with daily cultural experiences such as Hakata doll painting, tea ceremony, and kanji calligraphy.
Kirby Café holds Kirby Café WINTER 2026 at its Tokyo, Osaka, and Hakata locations from November 11, 2026, to March 2, 2027, with a winter feast party theme, new menu items, takeout, and new goods.
On November 29, 2026, Good Meat Day (Ii Niku no Hi), the Castillian Room at Hotel New Otani Hakata will serve "Chef's Live Kitchen," an 11-course dinner of nine wagyu brands from Kyushu and Kobe, for ¥55,000 per person.
Glass accessory brand ayano fukumura is launching "Immersive," a new series on the theme of cities and culture. The first installment features Harajuku and Christmas, with the Christmas collection going on sale in stages from early November at Mono to Art stores.
Miike Port (三池港) in Omuta, Fukuoka opens its First Quay for free from November 16 to 22, 2026 and January 20 to 26, 2027, when the setting sun lines up with the lock gate to create the Hikari no Koro (光の航路) light path.
The full artwork lineup has been revealed for the third nighttime outdoor art exhibition at Fukuoka Castle Ruins in Maizuru Park, Fukuoka, running from October 30, 2026 to January 11, 2027. It is the first edition in seven years.
Grand Hyatt Fukuoka in Hakata-ku is serving limited-time Christmas menus, including a holiday afternoon tea from November 1, a Christmas dinner buffet from December 19 to 22, a Christmas dinner course from December 23 to 26, and two original Christmas cocktails in December.
KidZania Tokyo, KidZania Koshien, and KidZania Fukuoka will hold a Christmas edition of Otona no KidZania for guests aged 16 and over in December 2026, with special programs such as a Santa hat gift, photo props, and can badge making.
Since October 16, 2026, the Dazaifu shop of matcha sweets specialist Sawawa in Fukuoka has been running a permanent Monchhichi collaboration corner featuring two limited mascot key chains.
The international breaking competition Tokyu Fudosan Holdings WDSF Breaking for Gold World Series 2027 Kurume will take place on January 16 and 17, 2027, at Kurume City Plaza Rokkakudo Hiroba in Kurume, Fukuoka, with advance ticket sales starting on November 1.
World Climbing Nations Grand Finale Fukuoka 2026, the season finale of an international sport climbing competition, will be held from November 5 to 8, 2026, at Chikuho Ryokuchi Park in Iizuka, Fukuoka, with spectator tickets now on sale.
café&books bibliothèque and its sister shop PANCAKE & books bibliothèque are holding a Christmas fair from November 5 to December 25, 2026, featuring a whole pear pancake that changes by month, a strawberry pancake styled as a whole cake, Christmas tree desserts, and a limited-edition Christmas tea.
CASETiFY and Rihanna's Fenty Beauty have teamed up on phone cases and tech accessories designed to carry makeup essentials on the go. The collection goes on sale at 12:00 PM JST on October 28, 2026.
On November 1, 2026, the custard sweets specialty shop I LOVE CUSTARD will release I LOVE CUSTARD COOKIE COCOA, a black cocoa cookie sandwiching custard-like chocolate, at its Hakata Deitos and Fukuoka Airport shops.
The November Grand Sumo Tournament in Kyushu will be held at Fukuoka Kokusai Center from November 8 to 22, 2026. tabiwa Travel is now selling viewing plans that combine a Chair C Seat ticket with a JR round trip and a stay at Via Inn Hakataguchi Ekimae, an official hotel of the Japan Sumo Association.
The second half of MAPPA EXPO 15th Anniversary opened on October 28 at YURAKUCHO MUSEUM with new displays in the Chainsaw Man Reze Arc, Attack on Titan, and Jujutsu Kaisen areas. The Fukuoka leg runs from January 30 to March 28, 2027, with a ticket lottery open from October 28.
From November 1 (Sunday) to November 3 (Tuesday, public holiday), 2026, Nyoirinji Temple (如意輪寺) in Ogori, Fukuoka lights up its grounds for "Fukoue" (楓光会), with autumn leaves, bamboo lanterns, Japanese umbrellas, and paper balloons glowing softly after dark.
From November 17, 2026 to February 28, 2027, THE LIVELY BAR at THE LIVELY Fukuoka Hakata serves its limited winter menu, with three monthly chocolate Basque cheesecakes, including ones made with Fukuoka-grown Amaou strawberries and Yame hojicha, plus seasonal drinks and a stay plan.
To mark Tamagotchi's 30th anniversary, the "Big Tamagotchi Exhibition" (大たまごっち展) will be held on the 9th floor of Fukuoka Mitsukoshi in Tenjin from December 29, 2026 to January 25, 2027, with date-and-time designated tickets on certain days, a ticket bundled with original goods, and a random acrylic card for visitors.
Fukuoka's Christmas Advent and Nagasaki's Huis Ten Bosch are collaborating for the first time on "Kyushu Twin Stars Christmas," with limited-edition Miffy mugs, an upgraded projection mapping show, symbol trees to support Kumamoto, and discounted stay and travel plans.
A metal canvas art exhibition and sale commemorating the conclusion of the manga Space Brothers will be held in Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Tokyo from October 30 to December 7, 2026. Admission is free.
Halloween photo spots with pumpkins and ghosts are on display around Uminonakamichi Seaside National Park in Fukuoka through November 15, along with a digital stamp rally, an animal photo service on October 31, and an autumn photo contest on social media.
Fukuoka Prefecture will hold Kenzakai Marche (けんざかいマルシェ) for the first time on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (a national holiday), from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Elgala Passage Plaza in Tenjin, with booths from 13 municipalities in the Fukuoka, Kumamoto and Oita border areas.
A mini lamp inspired by the small lamp in Osono's home in Kiki's Delivery Service, with Jiji gazing at its light, goes on sale on October 31, 2026 at Donguri Closet, a Studio Ghibli goods brand for adult women.
Marine World Uminonakamichi in Fukuoka hosts a PAW Patrol collaboration event from November 3, 2026 to January 11, 2027, with a quiz rally, photo spots, and collaboration food, drinks, and goods. Electronic tickets are now on sale on Asoview!
Life4Cuts, the Korean-born self-photo booth, offers two limited-time Moomin frames, a four-seasons design and a winter Moomin Valley calendar design, from November 1 to 30, 2026.
Kego Park in downtown Fukuoka hosts the One Person, One Flower Halloween Fest 2026 from October 28 to November 1, with a community-built flower park, a citizens' flowerbed contest, and a three-day FLOWER MARKET.
Y's is presenting "Y's - IN REVERSE", a capsule collection themed on discharge printing, at limited-time stores opening in turn from November 4 (Wed), 2026, starting at Isetan Shinjuku and continuing to Urawa, Shizuoka, Tachikawa, Kanazawa, Kokura and Hiroshima.
Artists Nao Sano and ocave present the two-person exhibition "memento" at YUGEN Gallery FUKUOKA in Fukuoka's Daimyo district from November 21 to December 20, 2026, exploring landscape and memory through pointillist paintings and textile works. Free admission.
Marking the 10th anniversary of Yuji Nishimura's activities, Yuji Nishimura's Secret Exhibition runs from December 29, 2026 to January 25, 2027 at the Mitsukoshi Gallery in Fukuoka's Tenjin district, with more than 300 works on display.
Zaiton, a ramen shop with 16 years of history in Nagoya and Kashii, opens a new branch on the first floor of Hakata Bus Terminal on November 16, 2026, serving soy sauce ramen made with Hakata jidori chicken.
The free-admission Ainu Culture Festival (Fukuoka venue) takes place on October 31, 2026 at J:COM Kitakyushu Performing Arts Center, with traditional Ainu dance, songs, a keynote lecture, oral literature, a wood carving demonstration and a tree bark strap workshop.
The Popcorn Sweater (¥15,400) returns and the new Wool Mackinaw Short Jacket (¥49,500) joins it in Eddie Bauer's collaboration with men's FUDGE and Color at Against, with a pre-sale at FUDGE WEEKEND on October 24 and 25, 2026.
Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin hosts the Seizo Watase Exhibition "Heartful Autumn" on the 8th floor of its main building, with original Heart Cocktail artwork, a new print of Fukuhaku Deai Bridge, and signing sessions on November 7 and 14, 2026.
Japanese-made donut specialty shop STANDARD DONUTS opens its first Kyushu store, STANDARD DONUTS Tenjin Nishi-dori, in Fukuoka on October 30, 2026, with a pre-opening period from October 23 to 29.
Fruit Gathering at Aeon Mall Fukuoka in Kasuya, Fukuoka reopens on Friday, October 23, 2026 with a renewed PAUL & JOE BEAUTE sales area and an original pouch for customers who spend ¥5,500 or more on PAUL & JOE products.
Dashi to Sushi Tachibana Tenjin, a kappo-style izakaya popular in Tokyo's Ebisu and Yokohama, opens on November 1, 2026 in Fukuoka's Hakata Tenjin area as its first location in Kyushu. Its signature dish is clam shabu-shabu enjoyed with dashi alone, served alongside sushi and a lineup of 61 types of sake.
A goods fair for Dig It is coming to eight Animate stores and the Animate online shop, with in-store sales from December 19, 2026 to January 11, 2027, pre-orders open since October 21, and a bonus trading card for qualifying purchases.
EXGEL Seating Lab moves to the 6th floor of Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin's Main Building on October 28, 2026. The new store offers the new Hug PS chair cushion and the Seating Navi body-pressure measurement service.
About 1 million cosmos are in full bloom on the Flower Hill at Uminonakamichi Seaside National Park in Fukuoka, with pink, red, and white blooms and lemon-yellow Yellow Campus expected to last through late October.
ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA is holding a limited-time night dinosaur event on nine designated days from November 7 to December 26, 2026, with illuminated dinosaur displays, wall projection video, roasted marshmallows, fossil excavation, and opening events including an outdoor theater screening.
Christmas Gate Park in Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City, a venue of the winter Christmas Advent event, runs from November 13 to December 25, 2026, with hot drinks, new food menus, a carriage illumination, and a limited-edition mug.
Licca-chan's ON/OFF Exhibition runs from January 16 to March 14, 2027, at Fukuoka Science Museum, featuring a collaboration exhibit with the creator 現実を生きるリカちゃん and a limited-quantity original Licca-chan.
On Saturday, October 31, 2026, Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station holds a one-night Halloween Dinner Buffet at its B2F restaurant LINK SQUARE, with Halloween-themed dishes, monster sweets, and free-flow drinks for ¥5,000 per adult.
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, café&books bibliothèque's Fukuoka Tenjin store is holding a Pancake Fair from September 16, 2026, offering 10 pancakes including a Fukuoka-exclusive mentaiko pancake and returning favorites.
The Mucha Uma!! Chiikawa Sushi POP UP STORE opens at Fukuoka Mitsukoshi on October 16, 2026, with LINE-based entry tickets for the first three days, a trading card novelty with purchases, and a Chiikawa POP UP STORE and Nagano Market POP UP SHOP held concurrently.
The 70th Takatori Ware Pottery Festival takes place in Nogata City from October 23 to 25, 2026, with a tea ceremony utensils theme, 20% off all items, and a speed lottery at each kiln.
N.Y.C.SAND, known for its melty caramel sandwich cookies, opens a limited-time shop at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Store from October 21 to 27, 2026, with the new limited-quantity N.Y. Marron Cassis Caramel Sand on sale.
The fourth official merchandise collection for Chiikawa Pocket, the first smartphone app based on Chiikawa, goes on sale October 24, 2026, with bento and shopkeeper motifs. Pop-up stores will also open in five cities nationwide — Tokyo, Osaka, Sendai, Fukuoka, and Nagoya.
From November 18 to December 27, 2026, wedding venues in nine cities across Japan will serve "Alice's Christmas Gift Afternoon Tea" for a limited time, the third collaboration with the British original-work brand Macmillan Alice. Prices start from ¥5,000 per person.
The 11th Ashiya Sand Sculpture Exhibition runs from October 23 to November 8, 2026 at Ashiya Kaihin Park in Fukuoka, featuring sand sculptures themed on soccer powerhouse nations, nightly lighting, a sound and light show, and fireworks.
THE LIVELY Fukuoka Hakata is running its autumn program "DIG MY Autumn" through November 15, 2026, with a flower art display in the lobby lounge, Mont Blanc desserts, seasonal drinks, a photo contest and a new autumn menu at the Sound Sake Stand.
Starting Friday, October 16, 2026, seven Nicolai Bergmann Flowers & Design stores are releasing flower boxes designed for each store's neighborhood, with the Fukuoka store starting pre-sale on October 9. Fresh flower boxes are ¥7,700 and preserved flower boxes ¥18,700, both tax included.
The second gelato pique collaboration with Sanrio characters, GELATO PIQUE ♡ Sanrio characters, goes on sale October 28, 2026, at GELATO PIQUE LIMITED CONCEPT STORE locations in Sapporo, Ginza, Nagoya, Umeda and Fukuoka, with sanrio house stores and online stores also carrying the collection.
The Kyoto-born bagel specialty shop RABBIT BAGELS opens its Nara store on October 9, its Kokura Station store on October 22, and its Shinsaibashi Daimaru store on October 29, 2026.
From October 15 to December 15, 2026, Grand Hyatt Fukuoka takes reservations for Christmas cakes, stollen, and a takeout surf and turf set. Reservations made by November 30 get early-bird prices, and pickup runs December 23 to 26.
Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin is holding "ART@FUKUOKA" from October 21 (Wed) to 26 (Mon), an exhibition and sale of more than 300 works including Japanese-style painting, Western-style painting, contemporary art, modern ceramics, and Art Nouveau.
From October 1 to November 30, 2026, the cafe CROSS POINT TENJIN at Hotel Oriental Express Fukuoka Tenjin serves "Après-midi Raisin & Shine Muscat," an autumn afternoon tea starring Shine Muscat and Kyoho grapes, for ¥3,000 per person.
Tickets are now on sale for teamLab's nighttime outdoor art exhibition at the Fukuoka Castle Ruins in Maizuru Park, running from October 30, 2026 to January 11, 2027. It is the third edition and the first in seven years.
From October 1, 2026, JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura in Kitakyushu is offering a limited-quantity stay plan that comes with an original Kokura-ori folding fan, created together with Kokura Shimashima.
Akai Fusen, a confectionery brand from Sasebo, brings back its Hanakago Chocolate with a fluffier, moister texture, alongside the Hanakago Assort, as Nagasaki-area exclusives from October 1, 2026.
Formerly Court Hotel Fukuoka Tenjin, the 70-room APA Hotel Fukuoka Tenjin opened on September 29, 2026, a 3-minute walk from Tenjin-Minami Station and 7 minutes on foot from the Nakasu yatai district.
From December 18 to 25, 2026, Hakata Excel Hotel Tokyu in Fukuoka will serve a limited-time Christmas lunch at Charcoal Grill Keyaki, with a course featuring Fukuoka-produced red sea bream and aigamo duck and a platter dessert of 12 sweets to choose from, for ¥4,800 per person.
The Taiwan Festival in Kitakyushu 2026 is on from September 26 to October 12, 2026 in Kokurakita Ward, featuring more than 1,000 lanterns, Taiwanese night market food, and cultural experiences.
Butter confectionery specialist "Kaoru Butter" Sabrina renews its bite-size pie "Bon Point," increasing the French fermented butter folded into the dough for a fluffier, lighter bite, and puts it on sale from September 30, 2026, with first-time availability at GRANSTA Tokyo, Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro, and Hakata Hankyu.
SPACE SOUVENIR, a fashion and lifestyle brand imagining a "souvenir shop in outer space," has unveiled the first part of its 26AW collection, with new pop-up shops opening at Haneda Airport Tsutaya Books and Ropponmatsu Tsutaya Books in Fukuoka.
A POP UP STORE for the TV anime Red River is confirmed to tour six Loft stores nationwide starting October 1, 2026, offering venue-exclusive goods, advance-sale original merchandise, and life-size character panel photo spots.
Nakasu Hakata-bune, the only yakatabune houseboat in Fukuoka City, is set to begin serving a new mizutaki hot pot made with Kyushu-grown Hanamidori chicken, created in collaboration with Trizen Foods, the company behind the Hakata Hanamidori brand, and paired with the boat's original ponzu sauce.
From September 14 to December 7, Fukuoka Prefecture and the Fukuoka Prefecture Tourism Association are running a digital badge campaign on the hiking app YAMAP along the Hikosan Pilgrimage Route's Autumn Peak Route, with an original tenugui hand towel for the first 500 hikers who collect three or more badges.
Fashion brand ANNA SUI teams up with the Puella Magi Madoka Magica film for a collection of bags, wallets, jewelry, and accessories, which will be available to order through Marui's online store, with samples on display at the Yurakucho, Hakata, and Namba Marui stores.
Bandai Namco Experience is marking the Persona series' 30th anniversary with "PERSONA Memoria," an event where fans can dive into the franchise's world through a quiz attraction, mini-games, original merchandise, and collaboration food. The event opens at Bandai Namco Cross Store Tokyo in Ikebukuro on October 9, 2026, before touring to Osaka and Hakata in early 2027.
The teamLab: Digitized Fukuoka Castle Ruins 2026-2027 executive committee, including Nishinippon Shimbun, is holding its third nighttime outdoor art exhibition at Fukuoka Castle Ruins in Maizuru Park, Fukuoka, for the first time in seven years, running from Friday, October 30, 2026 through Monday, January 11, 2027.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Fukuoka is hosting the "Sweetimal" Chocolate Dessert Buffet from October 3 to November 29, 2026, weekends and holidays only, serving about 40 kinds of desserts and savory dishes, including roughly 30 sweets shaped like cute animals such as rabbits, lions, leopards, and giraffes.
Marking the Ohori Park Noh Theater's 40th anniversary, the free Fukuoka Traditional Performing Arts Festa 2026 (Fukugei FUKUGEI) gathers Japanese dance, chikuzen biwa, Noh, shigin, gagaku, kagura, shamisen and rakugo on October 17, with a free hands-on Noh and rakugo workshop the day before.
On October 31, 2026, Grand Hyatt Fukuoka's Bar Fizz hosts Latin Bloom Halloween, a one-night Latin-themed Halloween event featuring exclusive tacos from guest chefs Kensuke Kubota of Telas&mico and Douglas da Matta of COCINA, cocktails and tequila, and live Latin music.
SMAAK, the Asia debut restaurant from Dutch chef Jacob Jan Boerma, is set to open its second location, SMAAK Hakata, on the 9th floor of JR Hakata City's Kuuten dining floor in November 2026, bringing the restaurant's culinary philosophy together with Kyushu's ingredients.
Artists Shusaku Takaoka and Yoichiro Uchida present the two-person exhibition "ALTERD" at GOLDFLOG COFFEE in Hakata, Fukuoka, from September 19 to 27, 2026, alongside a special collaboration item from apparel brand THE FOUND.
audio-technica MIMIO holds a 10-day pop-up event built around delivering heartfelt thanks at Ropponmatsu Tsutaya Shoten in Fukuoka from September 14 to 23, 2026, featuring a hands-on hearing assist earphone display, free illustrated flower cards, and a discount coupon for Aoyama Flower Market Ropponmatsu.
peace put Co., Ltd., the company behind Fukuoka-born bakery AMAM DACOTAN and specialty fresh doughnut shop I'm donut?, is opening a new takeout-only bakery cafe, dacō? Seiryu Park, inside Seiryu Park in Fukuoka's Nakasu on Friday, September 11.
Hatena Coffee Shop, a mystery-solving cafe where guests can't leave until they solve a puzzle, opens its Fukuoka Tenjin location on September 11, 2026, marking its first store in Kyushu as part of three consecutive weekly openings in September that bring its nationwide total to nine locations.
A touring pop-up shop featuring new original Attack on Titan merchandise with a DJ theme, including newly drawn illustrations of Eren, Mikasa, Armin, and Levi, opens at Tower Records Shibuya on October 11, 2026, before moving on to Osaka and Fukuoka, with online sales also available.
The Consorzio di Tutela della Denominazione di Origine Controllata Prosecco is returning to Daimaru and Matsuzakaya stores in Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo this fall, showcasing 20 Prosecco DOC brands through a September Sparkling Wine Fair and Daimaru Tokyo's 世界の酒とチーズフェスティバル in October.
Fukuoka PARCO is hosting the NARUMIYA CHARACTERS POP UP SHOP from September 18 to 30, 2026, offering region-exclusive merchandise plus a collaboration cafe menu and character-themed decor at select in-mall restaurants.
Hakata Marui is hosting the "2nd Yarn Fest in Hakata Marui" from September 17 to 23, 2026, gathering yarn and handmade goods shops along with hands-on knitting workshops, including a special session led by comedian Aipa Takizawa.
A Galaxy Angel pop-up store celebrating Gamers' 30th anniversary runs September 19 to October 4, 2026, at seven Gamers stores nationwide and online, featuring new merchandise, purchase bonuses, and a giveaway campaign for an autographed shikishi board by illustrator Kanan.
Starting Friday, September 4, the bakery Land Bageri at Hakata Station's Meiji Park begins a casual evening bread bistro, serving its bread alongside cooked dishes and wine, with product development by baker Tetsuo Hirayama and design by architect Kei Sasaki.
Teriha Spa Resort's main branch in Fukuoka has added a new karaoke room, giving visitors another way to spend their day alongside the hot springs, sauna, and rock-bath sauna. The addition follows the facility's large-scale 10th anniversary renovation, completed in April 2026.
Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel reopened on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, after a five-month renovation marking the hotel's 30th anniversary. All 422 guest rooms and the lobby have been redesigned around the "Theater of the City" concept, with new self-service check-in, a self-service cloakroom, and an expanded breakfast buffet.
From September 7, HOTEL IL PALAZZO's lounge EL DORADO in Fukuoka is serving an autumn afternoon tea themed "Bitter Sweet," pairing nine sweets and four savories with a free-flow cocktail buffet of wine, sparkling wine, and cocktails.
PRESS BUTTER SAND, the butter sand specialty shop operated by BAKE Inc., is opening its first Kokura-area store at Amu Plaza Kokura on September 10, 2026, with souvenir-friendly flavors and opening campaigns including a limited-edition sacoche gift and a new-member coupon.
BOUNCEE by RIHGA Fukuoka Hakata, the first hotel under RIHGA Royal Hotels' new BOUNCEE by RIHGA brand, opens in Fukuoka's Gion-machi on September 1, 2026, built around a "HOTEL BAR" concept with moody guest rooms, a sauna-equipped large bath, and a signature restaurant-bar serving Hakata cuisine and cocktails.
Ahead of next year's Koto Akizuki Hina Meguri, the historic town of Akizuki in Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture will display around 600 hina dolls in front of the Akizuki Castle ruins' Nagayamon Gate on September 9, 2026, to mark the Chōyō no Sekku (Chrysanthemum Festival).
GRANADA SUITE on À TABLE, a restaurant in Fukuoka's Nakasu district, is serving a limited-time autumn afternoon tea from September 1 to November 30, 2026, pairing seasonal chestnut and pumpkin with fragrant caramel alongside the restaurant's signature meat dishes and free-flow drinks.
Arma bianca will hold a special Animate exhibition celebrating the 15th anniversary of the serialization of Hozuki's Coolheadedness, with new wafuku arrange illustrated goods going on sale at Animate Ikebukuro and Lachic Fukuoka Tenjin from November 14, 2026, alongside an online advance reservation campaign beginning August 20, 2026.
Select Animate stores are holding a "TV Anime KAMITSUBAKI CITY UNDER CONSTRUCTION x Gawako Animate Fair" from November 14 to 29, 2026, with new black-coordinate illustrations by Gawako, a wide lineup of merchandise available for advance sale, and purchase bonuses.
Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse, the Paris-born chocolate specialty shop from chef Alain Ducasse, opens its seventh Japanese boutique — and first in Kyushu — at Iwataya Honten in Fukuoka on September 16, alongside sister brand Le Biscuit Alain Ducasse.
Starting September 4, 2026, merchandise from the MILKY☆SUBWAY THE GALACTIC LIMITED EXPRESS x Yokohama Marine Tower event goes on sale at 14 select Village Vanguard stores across Japan, including newly drawn illustrations by Takeuchi Ryosuke and a new Trading Hologram Clear Sticker.
Takamiya Teien Saryo in Fukuoka City's Minami Ward is hosting a limited-time autumn afternoon tea themed around chestnut, pumpkin, and caramel, available from September 1 through November 30, 2026.
Dazaifu City and Nishi-Nippon Railroad have released the 2026 batch of "Dazaifu Plum Cider" on August 19, now in its 11th year. Made from plum syrup produced by Fukuoka Agricultural High School students using plums harvested at the Dazaifu Government Office Ruins, 40,000 bottles are going on sale across Fukuoka Prefecture, including two new retailers.
Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station is hosting an Italian Bar Dinner Buffet at its restaurant LINK SQUARE from September 1 to October 31, 2026, featuring weekly-changing freshly baked pizzas and live pasta finished in a Parmigiano cheese vessel.
Gokayama Tofu SOYcafe in Fukuoka's Tenjin Underground Shopping Mall has released three new soy milk-based summer items — two drinks and a dessert — made with fresh tofu shop ingredients for a lighter treat.
THE FEAR EXHIBITION, which drew roughly 130,000 visitors in Tokyo and about 70,000 in Osaka, opens at BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA from October 10 to December 13, 2026, exploring the fear people feel toward sharp, pointed objects, confined spaces, being watched, and more.
COCO VILLA Itoshima, a whole-villa rental with a private sauna and direct beach access for up to 14 guests, opened in Fukuoka's Itoshima on August 12, 2026, just 35 minutes by car from Hakata Station.
THE CENTRAL PARK KOKURA, rebuilt from a Kitakyushu wedding venue that has welcomed roughly 600,000 guests over the years, is set to open in Fukuoka Prefecture in spring 2027 with a garden-linked chapel and party spaces, plus an on-site "Tank to Table" craft beer brewed to each couple's own recipe.
BUTTER NO ITOKO and HOKKAIDO BROWN CHEESE open together at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin on August 26, 2026, marking Kyushu's first stores for both brands, with a store-exclusive Amaou strawberry flavor made with strawberries from Fukuoka's Uluu Farm.
Mystery Night, a hotel-stay mystery experience that pairs an overnight stay with live theater and detective work, returns this August with performances in Tokyo, Fukuoka, and Osaka, each featuring its own lineup of guest performers.
Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk's Brasserie & Lounge Ciela is hosting an opera party-inspired autumn sweets buffet, "La vie en Rouge — An Enchanting Party Wrapped in Crimson," on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from September 5 to November 1, 2026, featuring about 20 types of sweets and 6 savory dishes for ¥5,000 per person.
Hokkaido chocolate maker ROYCE' Confect is opening a pop-up shop at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin's "Summer Hokkaido Exhibition" from August 5 to 17, 2026, offering nama chocolate, potato chip chocolate, and other limited-quantity treats.
Japan Koki Corporation's food brand GINZA TOKYO opens its first shop, GINZA TOKYO 樂 gaku, as a limited-time pop-up at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin from August 12 to 18, 2026, offering Japanese wagashi and tea crafted from domestic ingredients.
The "Tove and the Moomins" exhibition at Fukuoka Art Museum, on view through August 30, 2026, will mark Moomin Day on August 9 — Tove Jansson's birthday — with three limited programs, including an original sticker giveaway, a resale of its previously sold-out drawstring bag set ticket, and a raffle for exhibition-original merchandise.
A bistro-style izakaya called "Taishu Sakaba Frenchman," known as a midday-drinking destination that started in Osaka, opens its first Kyushu location inside Fukuoka's Tenjin Business Center II on August 4, 2026, serving French bistro dishes from 198 yen.
To mark its 50th anniversary, ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Fukuoka is hosting a one-night-only "Lobster Collection Dinner 2026" on August 25, 2026, featuring a special course built around Brittany blue lobster and Canadian lobster, plus a luxury prize drawing.
From August 1 to September 15, 2026, "The CRAFT Bar and Grill" in Fukuoka's Daimyo Garden City is running the limited-time fair "KYUSHU CRAFT TACOS," featuring seven original tacos that each showcase a signature ingredient from one of Kyushu's seven prefectures.
A new bakery and bread bistro, "Land Bageri," opens on August 7, 2026, inside Meiji Park in front of Hakata Station, produced by Fukuoka bakery pain stock and developer LANDIC, with fresh-baked bread by day and a bread bistro planned for autumn.
From August 1 to August 30, 2026, BARNEYS NEW YORK GINZA Main Store and FUKUOKA host a pop-up event for OBLADA, a Japan-born denim and casualwear brand that updates vintage and American casual style into a modern look, featuring restocked T-shirts, BARNEYS NEW YORK-exclusive colorways, and an Instagram Live by model Miyako Takayama.
Yukimon, a small ice cream shop cherished by locals in Kitakyushu, opened a new store inside AMAZING SPOT MOJIKO in Fukuoka's Moji-ko district on July 24, 2026, introducing a fresh "craft ice cream" concept along with flavors available only at this location.
Hassenkaku, part of the Saibu Gas Group, has begun selling its first-ever original keychain capsule toy machine since the restaurant's founding in 1967, offered for a limited time at Tenjin Sky Beer Garden and modeled after its long-loved dishes.
A limited-time "magic hour" themed afternoon tea collaboration between Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station and Instagram influencer "aco" will be served at Cafe & Bar CROSS POINT from August 1 to September 30, 2026.
Ohori Park's Japanese Garden in Fukuoka will open a new nighttime art event, "SEKAI," on August 1, 2026, following on from last year's "SORA." The event centers on a giant illuminated sphere floating on the garden's pond, paired with interactive projection-mapping content, and runs through December 31 as part of a program marking the garden's upcoming temporary closure for renovation.
Since March, baby sheep, kangaroos, a Tokara goat, and three species of monkeys have been born in the Animal Forest at Uminonakamichi Seaside Park in Fukuoka — including the first sheep birth in five years and the first Tokara goat birth in seven years.
Miraiya Shoten Fukuoka Ito opens Comi Lab., an anime and game merchandise corner making its Fukuoka Prefecture debut, on July 17, 2026, featuring around 1,200 types of official Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero goods along with character standee displays.
Jewelry brand GARNI is opening a pop-up shop at Hakata Hankyu from July 29 to August 4, 2026, featuring its 2026 collection theme "Yohaku" (Blank Space) alongside the signature Crockery series.
From July 17 to August 16, 2026, BARNEYS NEW YORK GINZA and FUKUOKA host a pop-up event for ÖLEND, a bag brand born in Barcelona in 2012, marking the first time Barneys New York has carried the brand's colorful, size-varied bags.
From August 1 to September 30, 2025, The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka is offering a limited-time collaboration afternoon tea with Italian luxury leather brand Valextra at Cafe Diva on the 18th floor, featuring seasonal Kyushu fruit and an original Valextra charm.
A new izakaya, "Zenya Tenjin Nishidori," opens in Fukuoka's Tenjin Nishidori area on July 24, 2026, offering all-you-can-eat oden with every visit alongside Hakata motsunabe, fresh seafood, and sashimi.
Pool Kingdom in ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA, in Fukuoka City, runs July 18 through August 26, 2026, with a giant waterslide, a kids' athletic pool, a Saturday night pool overlooking the city, kitchen cars, a free lottery, and other bonus content added for summer.
The "地球人.jp presents Hakata Summer Festival 2026" returns to JR Hakata Station Plaza from August 4 to 16 for its 8th year, with nightly Bon dancing, an approximately 8-meter lantern tower, and festival food stalls including newcomers serving Hakata-style chicken skin skewers and Korean cheese hot dogs.
Starting August 1, 2026, Bar & Dining CLOUDS on the 35th floor of Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk is offering "After 8," a nighttime afternoon tea paired with Fukuoka's glittering skyline, featuring a sweets wagon, three kinds of snacks, and a choice of cocktail, mocktail, or sparkling wine for ¥3,500 per person.
INCUBE, a variety goods specialty store known for its wide selection of everyday items, is opening a new location at Aeon Mall Fukuoka Ito in Nishi Ward, Fukuoka City on September 18, 2026.
YOKABAN, an experiential event blending live music with Kagoshima tea, shochu, and food, comes to Kego Shrine in the heart of Fukuoka's Tenjin district on October 9, 2026, marking its first outdoor edition after previous events in Kyoto, Tokyo, and other cities across Japan.
Fukuoka PARCO is hosting the "Zot Exhibition: True Ghost Stories and Their Physical Evidence" from August 1 to September 6, 2026, marking the first Kyushu appearance of occult collector Toshiyuki Tanaka's cursed doll "Sayuri."
From July 15 to 20, 2026, Hakata Hankyu's HAKATA Tea Festival welcomes & EARL GREY, a shop known for its Earl Grey tea soft serve, featuring a new Caramel Milk Tea flavor, 20 types of Earl Grey, and tea-scented raw doughnuts.
From August 17 to 23, 2026, two bars at Grand Hyatt Fukuoka team up with Fukuoka-based artist KOGAKEN for "Canvas & Cocktails," featuring an art exhibition, a live painting performance, and a kids' workshop combining cocktail-making and painting.
The Royal Park Canvas Fukuoka Nakasu (5-6-20 Nakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka) is holding "CANVAS FUKUOKA NAKASU × REC COFFEE Special Event 2026" in its 2F Canvas Lounge, with the first session on July 18, 2026 offering an iced coffee tasting across three extraction methods paired with desserts crafted to match each one.
Tsukishima Monja Tamatoya, a popular monjayaki restaurant known for long lines at its Tokyo and Tenjin locations, will open its second Fukuoka Prefecture store in Kokura, Kitakyushu, on July 17, 2026.
PARCO stores across Japan are teaming up with Chiikawa the Movie, The Secret of the Mermaid Island, for a summer campaign running July 17 to August 2, 2026, featuring original artwork, novelty giveaways, a photo booth, and a collaboration cafe.
Fukushima Hachimangu Shrine in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture has postponed its Tanabata Kigansai sky lantern launch from July 4 to July 19, 2026, due to rain in the forecast. On the rescheduled date, visitors can join the Tento Kigansai prayer festival, writing wishes on goldfish-shaped ema and sending them skyward on LED sky lanterns.
Namco amusement arcades across Japan celebrate Pokémon's 30th anniversary with the Pokémon Anniversary Festival, running July 24 to October 25, 2026, featuring limited-edition crane game prizes, a ¥500 Namco Lottery, original giveaways, and four dedicated flagship stores.
LIVELY HOTELS' flagship brand THE LIVELY celebrates its 7th anniversary with "THE LIVELY 7DAYS," a week of music, art, and food events open to hotel guests and the public alike at its Tokyo Azabu-Juban, Osaka Honmachi, and Fukuoka Hakata properties.
A collaboration cafe themed "Frosty Coolness" based on the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries opens at Share CAFE locations in Harajuku, Shinsaibashi, and Hakata from July 24, 2026, featuring newly drawn illustrations and original merchandise for the summer season.
Blue Bottle Coffee opens its Hakata Cafe on July 21, 2026, on the first floor of the Nishi-Nippon City Building right by Hakata Station. The brand's second cafe in Kyushu features a curved coffee counter, Kyushu craftsmanship, and Hakata-exclusive menu items including Mentaiko Potato Toast and an exclusive rattan mug.
From July 1, 2026, CROSS POINT NAKASUKAWABATA at Hotel Oriental Express Fukuoka Nakasukawabata adds cafe hours built around Kyushu's Yame and Kagoshima matcha, with sweets and drinks whisked to order in front of guests.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, Mercure Fukuoka Munakata Resort & Spa is running a season of cooling summer events, including a day and night outdoor pool, a wind chime-filled "Suzumi Chapel," an ice-cube fortune-telling game, a festival week with vegetable scooping, and two nights of fireworks.
Shake Shack's first Kyushu location opens in Hakata on July 21, 2026, bringing Fukuoka-only menu items, artwork by local artist Marumiyan, a charity dessert, and an opening-day giveaway for the first 100 guests.
The Ogori Tanabata Festa is set for July 5, 2026, at Aeon Ogori Shopping Center in Fukuoka, featuring live music performances, a street piano concert, Tanabata-themed goods sales, and a doll-making workshop. Participants for the workshop can register through June 30.
café&books bibliothèque and its sister store pancake&books bibliothèque are hosting their 5th annual Okayama white peach dessert fair from July 1, 2026, featuring two new chilled desserts including the first-ever ice rare cheesecake and a bergamot parfait.
A pop-up event showcasing the beloved Japanese health supplement "Kan-yu Drop" (liver oil drops) is coming to Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin, offering products for all generations — from children to seniors.
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of TV anime Mr. Osomatsu, a limited-time collaboration campaign with Okinawa-born lava-grilled steak chain Yappari Steak is underway at five full-collab locations nationwide through June 30, 2026, featuring 16 original menu items and exclusive merchandise.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, Lagoon restaurant at Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall is hosting "Summer Parfait All-You-Can-Eat Season 2," offering five summer parfaits including two new peach varieties, plus additional seasonal sweets.
AREUM BAGEL, produced by Seoul-based Bakery Ten and known for drawing daily lines across Kanto and Kansai, makes its Fukuoka debut in the Daimyo area of Chuo-ku on June 27, 2026.
Hashimoto Coffee's "魅惑の果実," a coffee made by steeping beans in real strawberries, is holding a limited-time pop-up at JR Kokura Station's Amu Plaza in Kitakyushu from June 18 to 25, 2026, featuring free tastings and takeout options.
The popular I LOVE CUSTARD CAKE from the custard sweets specialty shop I LOVE CUSTARD NEUFNEUF is getting a cool summer-themed limited-edition package, available from June 22, 2026, at the Hakata Deitos and Fukuoka Airport stores.
Ivorish, the French toast specialty brand, is releasing the new French Toast Tart from June 21, 2026, available at its Shibuya, Haneda Airport, and Hakata Hankyu stores.
Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station is hosting a Summer BBQ & Grill Dinner Buffet at its restaurant LINK SQUARE from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring live-grilled US beef steak, pork spare ribs, and a variety of bold grill dishes.
The BONBON DROP seal POP UP STORE is hitting 10 cities across Japan from June 2026, bringing together approximately 200 types of BONBON DROP seals in what is the largest-ever pop-up event for the brand.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, The Strings Hakata's cafe lounge hosts a limited-run sweets buffet featuring craft desserts inspired by New York's latest trends, including two signature parfaits and a selection of cocktails and mocktails.
The Takamiya Garden Teahouse (高宮庭園茶寮) in Fukuoka City is running a limited-time summer event, "Natsu no Hi," from July 18 to August 30, 2026, featuring a special dinner course, bamboo light installations, and a wind-chime corridor in the garden.
A pop-up shop celebrating the TV anime broadcast of Tune In to the Midnight Heart is open at three HMV&BOOKS locations across Japan, featuring new products using newly drawn illustrations.
From June 19 through September 30, the bonfire lounge at Snow Peak YAKEI SUITE ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA will serve eight seasonal cocktails—five alcoholic and three non-alcoholic—crafted from Kyushu-sourced drinks, available nightly from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM.
Restaurant LAPUTA at Fukuoka Sun Palace Hotel & Hall is hosting a special summer-only French lunch course centered entirely around peaches, from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
A collaboration cafe themed around "Ice Cream Girls" opens at Share CAFE locations in Harajuku, Shinsaibashi, and Hakata from July 3, 2026, featuring newly drawn illustrations by Masahito Yonemura.
An Animate fair celebrating the anime Teasing Master Takagi-san is coming to select Animate stores across Japan starting August 22, 2026, featuring new merchandise with an original "Work Experience" concept illustration, along with an advance online pre-order campaign starting June 4.
A new series called KOKON SHODAI has been launched, connecting the 400-year-old Shodai-yaki pottery tradition of Kumamoto with regional food culture and everyday life.
To celebrate its third anniversary on June 21, 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka is hosting two exclusive dining events and releasing a limited-edition Arita porcelain tumbler crafted in Kyushu's traditional style.
A new contemporary culture space blending art, music, and visual culture is opening in Fukuoka's Imaizumi neighborhood. The inaugural exhibition features original works by contemporary artist Takeru Amano.
Takamiya Teien Saryo in Fukuoka City's Minami Ward is hosting a limited-time summer afternoon tea themed around peach and shine muscat, available from July 1 through August 30, 2026.
New York-born burger restaurant Shake Shack is set to open its 19th Japan location in Hakata, Fukuoka, in late July 2026 — marking the brand's first entry into the Kyushu region.
The interior goods maker's Hakata location transforms from a hamburger café into a full-scale casual Italian dining venue, with a soft open on June 9 and grand opening on June 19, 2026.
Starting June 1, 2026, I'm LILY at JR Hakata City Amu Plaza Hakata will release a new limited-edition treat — the Chocolat Sandwich Cookie Salty Lemon & Butter, featuring Setouchi lemon, snow salt, and fermented butter.
Students from Mii High School and Ogori City bakery PanNest have teamed up to develop a bread featuring locally grown young corn, with limited sales running from June 1 to June 8, 2026.
A special collaboration event featuring Hatsune Miku with new city pop-themed artwork by illustrator Dolstoi is coming to 8 Karaoke no Tetsujin locations across Japan from June 3 to July 12, 2026.
The final leg of the Super Mario Festa in Kyushu tour arrives at JR Hakata Station Plaza on May 30–31, 2026, featuring Fukuoka-only Amaou Strawberry Soda and chocolate drinks, each served with a limited-edition clear card.
Ink wash painting artist Yuki Nishimoto's special solo exhibition "Yuki Nishimoto Now" -2026- takes place at YUGEN Gallery FUKUOKA in Fukuoka's Daimyo district from June 13 to July 15, 2026. Free admission.
Allium giganteum is now at its peak in the flower garden at Uminonakamichi Seaside National Park in Fukuoka. The striking purple spherical blooms are expected to last through early June.
The Chinese restaurant Tokalin at Hotel Okura Fukuoka is launching a weekday-only dim sum order buffet from June 1 to July 31, and a year-round weekend congee lunch course beginning June 6.
JR Kyushu's Hakata Station will hold a Rose Day event on June 2, 2026, offering free single roses to the first 500 visitors per session, along with a decorative rose object and a giant message board running from June 1 to 4.
Fukushima Hachimangu Shrine in Yame City, Fukuoka, will distribute a rainy season limited "Choju-Giga Goshuin" from June 6 to 30, 2026. Printed on soft washi paper and featuring rain drops, playful Choju-Giga characters, and the shrine's beloved mascot Shiro-chan, the goshuin is also designed to be photographed alongside the shrine's blooming hydrangeas.
SESAME STREET MARKET is launching special pop-up stores across six prefectures—Okinawa, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, and Kagoshima—from June 2026 through May 2027, with exclusive region-limited merchandise at each venue.
Starting June 6, 2026, the Oshi no Ko × GiGO Campaign 2026 kicks off at select GiGO locations across Japan, with limited-edition merchandise, crane game prizes, and a food and drink campaign running through mid-July.
To celebrate 30 years of Pompompurin, CA4LA has launched a special collaboration collection featuring two exclusive hats — available only through the CA4LA online shop.
Around 100 ghost and yokai paintings from the Fukuoka City Museum's renowned collection — including works by Ito Jakuchu and Kawanabe Kyosai — go on display from July 19 to September 13, 2026.
The popular Sumikko Gurashi collaboration sweets buffet is returning to Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk's Brasserie & Lounge Ciela from July 4, 2026, with a new "Starry Night Walk" theme featuring around 20 types of sweets and savories.
Specialty coffee brand REC COFFEE and patisserie brand SAISON DES RÉCOLTES are set to open a combined shop on the B2 floor of Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin on July 3, 2026.
A yokai-themed concept room "Gokuraku-no-Ma" and a nighttime canal boat ride "Yokai Fune" are available for a limited time this summer at the historic Ohana estate in Yanagawa, Fukuoka, created in collaboration with traditional lantern artisan CRAFCULT.
From May 18 through August 31, 2026, Toriden Betsuatsurae in Fukuoka's Nishi-Nakasu area is running a limited-time lunchtime kakigori counter, serving Itoshima Amaou strawberry and Yame matcha shaved ice in an intimate 6-seat space.
A pop-up shop celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World anime and its 4th season is touring four GEESTORE locations across Japan, starting in Osaka and moving on to Sendai, Nagoya, and Kokura.
Starting May 19, Café Kitsuné rolls out a seasonal lineup of fruity drinks and new sweets across its Japan locations, with some items exclusive to specific stores.
Miyako Hotel Hakata is hosting its Italian Beer Hall 2026 at the 3rd-floor lobby lounge TTT Café from June 1 to September 30, 2026, offering a set course with 120-minute free-flow drinks for ¥6,500 per person.
A first-of-its-kind collaboration between Sumikko Gurashi and Chinese cuisine, "Sumikko Gurashi Yumcha Day," will be served at Boukairou restaurant on the 5th floor of Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk from July 1 to August 30, 2026.
THE LIVELY BAR at THE LIVELY Fukuoka Hakata is offering a summer limited menu from June 2 to September 13, 2026, featuring "Furupakoori" — a hybrid parfait kakigori dessert made with Kyushu fruits — alongside fruit lassi and craft gin cocktails.
BAUM's HINOKI FOREST – EXPERIENCE WAGON visits five locations across Japan from May 22 to June 28, 2026, showcasing summer-ready hinoki-scented skincare and body care products through an immersive forest-inspired pop-up experience.
Hello Kitty and Sanrio characters joined the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks at Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka on May 8, 2026, for Pinkful Day 2026 — an event featuring limited-edition uniforms, character appearances, and a dramatic walk-off victory.
A seasonal set menu pairing The Premium Malt's Japanese Ale Natsu Kaze Kaoru Ale with a Citrus Seafood Ceviche is available at six Ron Herman Cafe locations across Japan, running from May 19 to July 13, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Hakata in Fukuoka has upgraded every guest room with the ReFa FINE BUBBLE U shower head, bringing a fine bubble shower experience designed to gently cleanse and refresh guests throughout their stay.
A collaboration cafe event for the TV anime Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly is set to open simultaneously at Share Cafe in Harajuku, Tokyo and Hakata, Fukuoka, running from May 22 to May 31, 2026.
Forty-three scone and tea shops from across Japan gather at Iwataya Honten in Tenjin, Fukuoka, from May 20 to 25, 2026, for a six-day event celebrating the department store's 90th anniversary.
A city-wide design expedition brings iconic chairs from late designer Keiji Nagai's 25,000-piece collection to 20 venues across Fukuoka's Tenjin area from May 15 to 31, 2026.
On May 10, a family-friendly nature event at Uminonakamichi Seaside National Park will invite 30 pre-registered parent-child pairs to explore and learn about local wildlife using the Biome nature observation app at the Forest of Environmental Coexistence.
KOKUNEKO's popular paw-shaped financier returns for the season with a sweet-and-salty twist, combining black sugar and butter with snow salt from Miyako Island, Okinawa, available at Hakata Station starting May 1, 2026.
About one million poppies are set to bloom across the rural fields of Mitsuyuki, Ogori City, Fukuoka. The Ajisaka Poppy Festival runs on May 5 and 6, with local specialty vegetables also on sale at the venue.
The Ogori Tanabata Taiko group "Shirasagi-kai," founded in 1996, is hosting a free 30th anniversary commemorative concert on May 31 at the Ogori City Lifelong Learning Center Tanabata Hall.
Ming Hiroba, a roughly 55-tsubo (181 m²) indoor event space located on the 1st floor of JR Hakata Station, has been renewed and is now open for a variety of events, markets, and hands-on experiences.
HakataCCo 2026, a free maternity and family event at Fukuoka Island City Forum, returns on May 24 with hero shows, baby races, job-experience workshops, and over 40 exhibitor booths. Last year's event drew a record 7,840 visitors. Advance reservation required.
French toast specialty shop Ivorish is bringing back its popular French Toast Financier Salt & Lemon for a limited time starting April 23, 2026, available at its Shibuya, Haneda Airport, and Hakata Hankyu stores.
The Special Exhibition "Jakuchu, Rimpa, and the Arts of Kyoto – The Sparkling Hosomi Collection" is running at the Kyushu National Museum in Dazaifu through June 14, 2026. A special shop featuring limited-edition merchandise and exclusive collaboration goods by Fukuoka-born illustrator NAKAKI PANTZ is now open.
THE Rihaku Residence Akama Fukuoka, a renovated Showa-era residence featuring a tea ceremony room and bar counter in a Japandi-style interior, pre-opened in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The first facility of its kind in Fukuoka Prefecture, it offers immersive whole-building stays for up to 15 guests.
A limited-time Early Summer Strawberry and Matcha Afternoon Tea will be available at five venues in Hakata, Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka from May 1 to June 30, 2026. The event features six seasonal sweets combining strawberry and matcha, starting from ¥5,800 per person.
KOKUNEKO, a sweets brand from Hakata, has launched the Koku-Uma Langue de Chat starting April 24, 2026 — a whimsical new treat featuring brown sugar and grass-fed butter sandwiched in a light, crispy cookie with cat and paw print designs.
A new dinosaur-themed experiential attraction is opening at ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA in Fukuoka City, featuring life-sized moving dinosaur models, AR exploration content, and fossil excavation experiences.
The restaurant CROSS POINT TENJIN at Hotel Oriental Express Fukuoka Tenjin is introducing a new interactive Ochazuke Bar to its breakfast buffet from May 1, 2026, featuring freshly cooked clay pot rice paired with carefully selected Kyushu ingredients.
A collaboration cafe celebrating the 10th anniversary of Maho Girls Precure! opens at Share Cafe locations in Harajuku, Shinsaibashi, and Hakata from May 2 to May 16, 2026, featuring original menus, limited goods, and newly drawn character artwork.
The Fukuoka restaurant GRANADA SUITE on À TABLE is bringing back its popular seasonal shaved ice for summer 2026, with two new flavors showcasing Okuhachi matcha and Miyawaka Satoyama lemon.
The Okayama-based Japan denim brand MOMOTARO JEANS is opening its first Kyushu location in Fukuoka's Daimyo district, with a space designed to connect the city street to a serene garden courtyard.
The Nishitetsu Group is running its Kids Work Experience School program from July 18 to September 27, 2026, offering 53 free hands-on job classes for elementary school students in Fukuoka.
Grand Hyatt Fukuoka is teaming up with Yame City producer Nakamura-en to offer a seasonal afternoon tea and concept order buffet centered on Yame tea, running from May through June 2026.
The "Arknights POP UP SHOP in Marui" is set to open at three Marui store locations across Japan, featuring new "Shopping" theme merchandise with original illustrations by artist Bodax.
A renovation project in Fukuoka's Ohashi area has been unveiled, featuring an architectural concept centered on giving residents creative freedom to shape their own daily lives.
Umi Hachimangu Shrine in Fukuoka Prefecture will hold its Koyasu Taisai spring festival on April 12, 2026, featuring the biennial "Goshinko" mikoshi procession — a designated intangible folk cultural property of Umi-cho — alongside a performance of the prefecturally designated Umi Kagura.
Limited-time pop-up stores from Mr. CHEESECAKE are opening at Departement Ryubo in Okinawa, Himeji Sanyo Department Store in Hyogo, and Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin in Fukuoka, featuring signature cheesecakes, new flavors, and a special gift campaign.
A free art exhibition featuring works by 28 artists from Fukuoka Prefecture is coming to two Mitsui Garden Hotels in Fukuoka from April 11 to May 31, 2026, with a total of 61 pieces on display across both venues.
A special tour to Kokura Factory Railway Land opens for booking on April 8, 2026, offering factory tours, uniform try-ons, in-car announcement experiences, and hands-on technical activities for adults and children alike.
The Custard Cream Croissant, previously exclusive to Mikadukiya's Hakata Station store, is now available in limited quantities at the Kokura Station and Wakamatsu locations starting April 6, 2026.
N.Y.C.SAND, known for drawing long queues at every appearance, is opening a limited-time pop-up at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin, bringing with it an exclusive seasonal treat — the N.Y. Matcha Caramel Sand.
The Powerpuff Girls POPUP STORE "Girls' Holiday," which proved hugely popular last year, is back at Fukuoka PARCO from April 8 to April 26, 2026, packed with cute merchandise including bags, pouches, skincare items, and more.
The official Final Fantasy brass concert series returns after a two-year hiatus, touring 8 cities and 10 performances across Japan starting April 5, 2026 in Sapporo — featuring the Siena Wind Orchestra and new opera singer guests.
From April 15 to June 15, 2025, The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka is teaming up with Bacha Coffee to deliver three exclusive coffee experiences, including an afternoon tea and hand-drip coffee service.
Over 38,000 tulip bulbs are at peak bloom at Uminonakamichi Seaside National Park in Fukuoka, with more than 40 colorful varieties on display until mid-April.
Donguri Closet, a Studio Ghibli goods brand for adult women, is teaming up with accessories brand Palnart Poc to release two new earring sets featuring Baron and Louise from Whisper of the Heart, available from April 4, 2026.
Bar & Dining CLOUDS on the 35th floor of Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk is hosting a themed afternoon tea from May 1 to June 30, 2026, showcasing beloved classic sweets given a fresh, contemporary spin.
The global sports and lifestyle brand NEW ERA is opening a bag-focused pop-up store on the 1st floor of AMU EST in Hakata from April 3 to 19, 2026 — its first pop-up in the Hakata area.
BASE LAYER HOTEL FUKUOKA, a culture-focused business hotel developed by GREENING and fav hospitality group, opens on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 in Fukuoka's Chuo Ward, offering 126 rooms across seven types, an in-room sauna option, a skincare lab, a cashless convenience store, and a lounge cafe and bar.
New merchandise featuring original illustrations from Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club is available exclusively at BIC Camera Group stores and Animega x Sofmap locations from March 25 to April 12, 2026.
All six Godzilla Store locations in Japan are participating in the spring "HEAT RAY CAMPAIGN" starting March 27, 2026, featuring special artwork by Shinji Higuchi and Mayu Yukishita, exclusive merchandise, and the first-ever Godzilla Store in Kyushu.
The private tatami room at Nishitetsu Grand Hotel's Japanese restaurant Matsukaze has been renovated and renamed "Matsuhana no Ma," now accommodating up to 30 guests with a flexible layout and comfortable chair-and-table seating.
A limited-time spring afternoon tea collaboration between Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station and Instagram influencer "aco" will be served at Cafe & Bar CROSS POINT from April 1 to May 31, 2026.
Wolfgang's Steakhouse Fukuoka is serving a limited-time "Afternoon Tea Set Strawberry Ver." featuring Fukuoka-grown Amaou strawberries, available from April 1 to May 31, 2026.
Shabon Dama Soap is opening a limited-time immersive pop-up event at Fukuoka PARCO from March 28 to April 5, 2026, where visitors can try and purchase the brand's simple skincare lineup.
The first-ever Psycho Eyes POP UP STORE is heading to four Hands locations across Japan, starting March 26, 2026. New merchandise using original illustrations will be available, including trading can badges, acrylic stands, T-shirts, tote bags, and more.
The Baumkuchen Expo makes its second appearance at the Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Store from April 1 to 6, 2026, bringing together more than 400 types of baumkuchen from across Japan, along with hands-on baking experiences and fun venue events.
A limited-time pop-up store for the anime Dark Moon - The Blood Altar is set to tour five Loft locations nationwide starting March 25, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise and life-size character panels.
Pianist Niu Niu, known for performing the piano parts for Pan Wei in the TV anime Forest of Piano, is set to perform in Fukuoka at FFG Hall on August 9, 2026. General tickets go on sale from March 28.
Kurume Ikkon opens on March 26, 2026, in a renovated townhouse along Ikemachi River near Nishitetsu Kurume Station, offering fresh fish directly from Kurume Market, seasonal clay pot rice, and an interactive ingredient showcase experience.
Marking the 20th anniversary of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, the exhibition showcases the largest-ever collection of production materials from animation film director Mamoru Hosoda at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO in Kyobashi, Tokyo this summer.
A new lifestyle hotel where the restaurant takes center stage is set to open in Tenjin, Fukuoka. THE KNOT FUKUOKA Tenjin brings together wood-fired pizza made with farm-fresh cheese, Kyushu's first tap cocktails, and 206 compact guest rooms designed for urban exploration.
Vee Sweets TENJIN, a 100% plant-based and gluten-free sweets shop, is opening in Fukuoka's Tenjin/Watanabedori area on March 20, 2026, with colorful donuts, dorayaki, gelato, and more.
Karel Capek Tea Shop, a Tokyo-born specialty tea brand known for its high-quality blends and charming illustrations, is set to open its first western Japan location at Hakata Ekina Ming on March 27, 2026.
BAKE INC.'s newest brand TeaDrop., which focuses on capturing the aroma, flavor, and lingering taste of tea in confectionery form, is holding a limited-time pop-up at Daimaru Fukuokatenjin Store from March 18 to 31, 2026—marking its first ever appearance in Kyushu.
To mark its 4th anniversary, Miffy Snack Shop is offering a limited-edition A5 washi paper file as a gift with purchases of ¥4,000 (tax included) or more, available at all six Japan locations starting March 30, 2026.
The Ninja Boy Rantaro cherry blossom-themed pop-up store "Tanoshi Ohanami no Dan POP UP STORE in Loft vol.3" is opening at six Loft stores across Japan from late March through April 2026, featuring new original illustrated merchandise and event-exclusive bonuses.
Nishinakasu Miyama, a ramen restaurant tucked away in Fukuoka's Nishinakasu district, has started offering handmade obanzai alongside its signature ultra-rich oyster paitan ramen from March 2026.
A seasonal outdoor dining destination is coming to the hills of Fukuoka. THE GARDEN BRASSERIE at HILLTOP RESORT FUKUOKA will open for a limited time starting April 18, 2026, offering panoramic city views alongside BBQ and fusion buffet dining.
kawara CAFE&DINING at KITTE Hakata is serving three limited-time strawberry desserts this season, including a matcha mousse millefeuille and hojicha tiramisu, both made with fresh strawberries.
A new acai bowl inspired by the sea, called the "Uminaka Bowl," has been created as part of the newly launched "Uminaka EAT Project" and will be available for a limited spring period from March 20 to May 17.
The popular Hokkaido-based seasonal sweets brand SNOWS is back at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin for a limited run from March 25 to 31, 2026. A ticketing system is now in place to help visitors shop smoothly.
TSUCHIYA KABAN is releasing a new women's bag series called "Maraison" on March 26, 2026. The collection features two styles — a large-capacity tote and a 2-way mini tote — each available in three colors.
SANRIO CHARACTERS KAWAII TOWN is set to open at the 6F Event Hall of BOSS E·ZO FUKUOKA from April 18 to May 31, 2026, featuring Kyushu-first exhibitions, character greetings, workshops, and Puroland-exclusive merchandise.
Hotel JAL City Fukuoka Tenjin will offer an "Easter Garden Afternoon Tea" at Cafe Contrail from April 3 to May 30, 2026, featuring 11 spring-themed sweets and 5 savory items inspired by Easter and a rabbit's garden tea party.
Kokura Factory Railway Land at the Kokura General Vehicle Center in Kitakyushu is a facility that can only be visited through special tours. Two tour options are available for April 25, 2026, including one that travels directly into the facility by train.
I visited Sasaguri in Fukuoka for an Ohenro pilgrimage and meditation experience tour. Just 20 minutes by train from Hakata, this hidden gem offers a deeply authentic Japanese spiritual and cultural experience, complete with guided temple visits, sutra chanting, and meditation led by a real Buddhist monk.
Café Kitsuné is releasing a spring seasonal menu on March 13, 2026, featuring colorful limited-time drinks and sweets made with sakura, pistachio, and matcha.
To celebrate its 100th anniversary, GODIVA is launching the limited "Passion de la Lune" cake at ATELIER de GODIVA locations in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Fukuoka from March 4, 2026.
D2C fashion brand SOÉJU is hosting its 2026 Spring/Summer collection exhibition and fitting events across four cities — including Shizuoka for the first time. Visitors can freely try on curated pieces with no in-venue purchase pressure.
A collaboration event between Arknights: Endfield and five iconic towers across Japan runs from March 6 to 29, 2026, featuring photo spots, limited merchandise, and character-themed drinks.
lyf, the social & lifestyle hotel brand, is introducing an updated community-centered stay experience across its three Japan properties — lyf Shibuya Tokyo, lyf Ginza Tokyo, and lyf Tenjin Fukuoka — starting March 2, 2026.
Teriha Spa Resort, one of Kyushu's largest spa complexes spanning over 10,000 sq m in Fukuoka City, is undergoing its fourth major expansion and renovation, with the revamped facilities set to open in mid-April 2026.
Now on Cheese♪, a specialty shop offering an array of cheese-based sweets, will hold a limited-time pop-up at Fukuoka Mitsukoshi from March 4 to March 16, 2026, making it the shop's first-ever appearance in Fukuoka.
THE NOMU, a fully private wellness facility featuring low-temperature mist bathing, aromatherapy, and immersive light and sound, is set to open in Fukuoka's Tenjin area on March 5, 2026.
A collaboration cafe marking 10 years of Witchy Pretty Cure! is coming to Share CAFE locations in Harajuku and Hakata from May 2, 2026, with a new Osaka location joining the lineup.
Starting March 1, 2026, the Chinese dining restaurant Precious ONO HAKATA at The Royal Park Hotel Fukuoka celebrates five years with a special anniversary lunch course featuring creative dishes, a buffet, and an optional all-you-can-drink plan.
Café & Books Bibliothèque and its sister store Pancake & Books Bibliothèque are offering a cherry blossom-themed seasonal pancake from March 1 to 31, 2026, letting you enjoy hanami vibes before the actual sakura season arrives.
Sushi Kappo Tomozuna on the 35th floor of the Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk is introducing a limited April–June 2026 menu for its afternoon tea-style sushi lunch "Karen," inspired by the lush greenery of early summer.
The Market F restaurant at Grand Hyatt Fukuoka is introducing a new themed dinner buffet series for its 30th anniversary year, starting with a strawberry theme from March 1 to April 29, 2026.
In celebration of Minion Day on March 20, MIGNON (Mini Croissant Specialty Shop) is rolling out a second Minions collaboration — a "Choco Banana" mini croissant available at all stores nationwide from March 1, 2026.
Sharecafe's "Limited Spring Edition" seasonal menu is now available at the Harajuku and Hakata locations, featuring plum and lavender-inspired drinks alongside a spring-themed fried bread sandwich.
Korean twisted donut brand BONTEMPS is rolling out a seasonal "Spring Strawberry Fair" starting March 1, featuring four limited-edition spring-themed donuts across all locations in Japan.
Throughout March 2026, Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin store is hosting a series of limited-time pop-up shops featuring sought-after sweets brands — perfect for White Day, graduation, and spring gift-giving season.
Starting February 21st, 2026, I LOVE CUSTARD NEUFNEUF introduces a new limited-edition custard cake featuring Fukuoka's premium Amaou strawberries, available exclusively at Hakata locations.
A new waterfront facility featuring shops, restaurants, and accommodations is set to open at Nishitetsu Yanagawa Station in Fukuoka's Yanagawa City, serving as a gateway to the historic water town known for its canal tours and eel cuisine.
After three years of development, Allbirds introduces the Breezer Point, a pointed-toe flat that combines elegant design with the comfort of natural materials. The new model addresses common heel slippage issues while maintaining the breathability and washability that made the original Breezer series so popular.
Daimaru Matsuzakaya launches a special collaboration with Licca-chan for their Spring Beauty Up campaign. Shop cosmetics worth ¥7,000 or more to enter a lottery for original Licca-chan charm pouches, with in-store shoppers receiving limited edition glitter stickers.
After a long suspension due to engine failure, the Hankyu Ferry "Izumi" fully resumes operations on February 19, 2026, restoring vital transport infrastructure for Western Japan.
A new izakaya featuring private sunken kotatsu rooms opens just steps from Ohashi Station's west exit. Enjoy fresh Kyushu tuna, motsu nabe hot pot, and premium horse sashimi in an elegant Japanese setting.
The Miyazaki Hinata Fruits Fair 2026 is underway at approximately 130 restaurants in Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Miyazaki, featuring special menus made with the region's premium citrus fruits through March 10th.
The historic town of Akizuki in Asakura City hosts a special Hina Meguri event from February 14 to March 8, featuring over 600 hina dolls displayed on stone steps.
Hotel Okura Fukuoka presents a special promotion celebrating International Women's Day, featuring mimosa-themed gifts, lobby decorations, and exclusive dining experiences from March 1 to March 31, 2026.
The OneFive Villa Fukuoka introduces a seasonal afternoon tea featuring spring flavors and ingredients, available as an in-room service for hotel guests from February 15 to May 17, 2026.
BUTTER&bee releases a special gift box featuring three popular baked goods, including the beloved Amaou strawberry mille-feuille, available from February 15, 2026.
Grand Hyatt Fukuoka marks its 30th anniversary in April 2026 with a year-long series of special offerings including exclusive stays, dining experiences, and limited-edition products.
A historic inn designated as a cultural heritage site in Ogori City, Fukuoka, launches a new café operated by IKK Holdings Co., Ltd., offering visitors a unique blend of history and hospitality.
JR Kyushu is offering a special day trip on the KAWASEMI YAMASEMI Limited Express from Hakata to Iizuka. The tour includes lunch at the popular Kaho Terrace, visits to the historic Former Ito Denemon Residence with its impressive seated hina dolls, and shopping at the Cacao Research Institute. Departing March 1, 2026.
Namiki Street Coffee introduces a refreshed menu lineup starting February 24th, 2026 at 3:00 PM, featuring homemade desserts, eggs benedict with customizable options, and new coffee varieties across locations in Oita and Fukuoka.
Two Share CAFE locations in Tokyo and Fukuoka are hosting a special collaboration cafe featuring the popular TV anime Tamon's B-Side, offering character-themed drinks, fried bread sandwiches, and exclusive merchandise from February 27 to March 15, 2026.
TORIKAI CAFE Co., Ltd. is opening "Vee Sweets KOKURA," the second franchise location of their plant-based sweets brand "Vee Sweets," in Kokura, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture on February 11, 2026 (national holiday).
A walking mystery-solving event themed around Yame's traditional hina dolls will take place across two historic preservation districts in Fukuoka from February 15 to March 15, 2026.
Starting March 1, Kyukamura Shikanoshima resort hotel in Fukuoka introduces a special accommodation package featuring 40-minute all-you-can-eat Amaou strawberry picking experience, available on weekdays only through April 24.
The LILY BROWN store at Hakata Hankyu reopens on March 11th with exclusive limited-edition colors, special novelty gifts, and point-up campaigns to celebrate the renewal.
The historic white-walled streets of Yoshii Town in Ukiha City, Fukuoka Prefecture, will transform into a vibrant hina doll festival from February 11 to March 20, 2026, featuring colorful flower arrangements and traditional "Okiage" dolls.
Snow Peak YAKEI SUITE ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA in Fukuoka City introduces an exclusive accommodation plan offering complete privacy with in-room check-in, dining, and private bonfire experience, all with stunning city night views.
BARNEYS NEW YORK is hosting a special limited-time event featuring Dieffe Kinloch, a Milan-based art accessory brand known for its vibrant, artistic designs. The event runs from February 6 to February 15, 2026 at Ginza, Yokohama, and Fukuoka stores, showcasing exclusive items including bags, card cases, and socks.
JR Kyūdai-gakken-toshi Station, in partnership with AEON MALL Fukuoka Ito, Fukuoka Flower Market, and JA Yatsushiro Flower Division, will hold its first-ever Flower Valentine event to express gratitude to customers who regularly use the station and the mall.
The rice porridge and noodle specialty restaurant is launching a spicy numbing mala tang dish from February 6 through late March at select locations, featuring customizable noodle options and warming spices.
British lifestyle brand Cath Kidston introduces a new spring collection featuring nostalgic floral art with cotton lace details and frilly accessories, available at stores and online starting February 6th.
Warabiza presents Matsuri Theater HANA, an interactive non-verbal stage show featuring Tohoku's six major festivals, at Fukuoka Island City's Theater Soratoumi from April 11-19, 2026. Experience drumming, lanterns, and festival atmosphere with up to 1,000 children invited for free.
From March to April 2026, thirteen restaurants and hotels across Japan will offer special spring-themed afternoon tea featuring strawberries and cherry blossoms, celebrating the season with elegant sweets and savory dishes.
Okonomiyaki specialty restaurant chain Dondontei launches its seasonal cheese fair from February 4 to late May, featuring enhanced cheese-loaded menu items across Kyushu locations.
A new Made-in-Hakata bag brings traditional Hakata weaving into daily use. The NABIKI bag, a collaboration between Fukuoka Canvas and Hakata Ori, features upcycled obi fabric and goes on sale February 21st at Hakata Machiya Furusatokan.
The Royal Park Hotel Fukuoka has introduced a new Traditional Crafts Room on its premium floor, showcasing authentic Hakata weaving, Hakata magemono, and Hakata dolls. This special accommodation offers guests a unique opportunity to experience the city's rich cultural heritage.
A special goshuin (temple stamp) rally at 78 shrines and temples across Kyushu begins February 20, 2026. Visitors can collect unique commemorative stamps at sacred sites across seven prefectures using special JR train passes.
Hanafukudo Corporation announces the launch of the Hakata Makkana Ichigo Velvet Brownie, a new product from their Amaou strawberry sweets brand, available from February 1, 2026.
From February 1 to 28, 2026, Café & Books Bibliothèque and Pancake & Books Bibliothèque will serve a special Valentine's pancake combining rich Earl Grey chocolate mousse with fresh strawberries and orange sauce for a sophisticated seasonal treat.
Fukuoka PARCO is hosting a limited-time pop-up event featuring the innovative footwear brand "grounds," supervised by fashion designer Mikio Sakabe. The event showcases the brand's signature designs along with RESORT26 collection items and advance sale products.
Korean-style twisted doughnut brand Bontemps introduces two new premium drinks featuring rich chocolate and sweet-and-sour strawberry flavors at all locations starting February 1st.
A limited-time collaboration between Marufuku Coffee Shop and Rilakkuma brings adorable pancake and strawberry menu items to 12 locations across Japan from February 1 to 28, 2026.
Starting January 30, 2026, special collaboration merchandise featuring Princess Connect! Re:Dive will be available online and at 10 major Village Vanguard stores across Japan, including new character designs.
Starting March 27, 2026, Kitakyushu City will launch the KITAKYUSHU OPEN TOP BUS, offering elevated views of the city's attractions including the industrial area, bridges, and historic sites.
Maruzen Junkudo Bookstore launches a special collaboration with Laid-Back Camp season 3, featuring exclusive bookstore clerk Shima Rin illustrations, original merchandise, and a themed cafe menu at six locations across Japan.
GRANADA SUITE on À TABLE, a restaurant in Nakasu, Fukuoka, has launched OT SPiCE as a new style of restaurant starting in 2025. Chef Furumasa travels across Kyushu to express inspiration from nature, producers, and landscapes through his dishes. The second edition brings a collaboration with Eminas Farm in Mashiki Town, Kumamoto, featuring strawberries.
Pistachio sweets specialty store PISTA & TOKYO is holding a limited-time pop-up at Iwataya Main Store from January 28 to February 10, 2026, featuring the new winter product Pistachio Roche.
House Foods releases a new limited-edition Umakacchan Kurume Tonkotsu instant ramen featuring the signature frothy soup and rich tonkotsu aroma characteristic of Kurume ramen, approved by the Kurume Ramen Association.
Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Store presents its Valentine's Chocolate Fair from January 28 to February 14, 2026, showcasing both domestic favorites and international brands. Find the perfect Valentine's gift among an extensive selection of chocolates.
Lazare Diamond stores across Japan are hosting a Bridal Fair from January 24 to February 28, 2026. Customers who purchase bridal rings during the event will receive an original Lazare Diamond novelty item as a gift.
Experience a journey to cleanse your mind and body and attract good fortune with the gods' power at Mercure Fukuoka Munakata Resort & Spa, located on the coast overlooking the Genkai Sea. Two special accommodation plans are now available.
Following sold-out shows in Tokyo and Osaka, the highly anticipated Kohei Horikoshi "My Hero Academia" Original Art Exhibition is making its Kyushu debut at Fukuoka Mitsukoshi from April 11 to June 14, 2026. Discover new exclusive merchandise and ticketing information.
The luxury camping resort is opening its doors to families with preschool-aged children for select dates in late March, offering a special opportunity to enjoy the gentle spring weather and stunning night views of Fukuoka.
Hotel Okura Fukuoka's French restaurant Le Chandor will present a special one-night-only Valentine's dinner on February 14, 2026, featuring a six-course menu with tableside flambé and candlelit ambiance.
Sun Hoseki and GiGO Entertainment have teamed up to open Hoppe-chan★Cafe at GiGO Collaboration Cafes nationwide. The limited-time cafe features Instagram-worthy original menus, exclusive merchandise, and special perks for fans from January 24 to February 15, 2026.
A special window display featuring the work of Grand Prize winner Wakana Yatani from the Van Cleef & Arpels Design Scholarship program will be on view at six Van Cleef & Arpels boutiques across Japan through March 19, 2026.
Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station presents its fourth collaboration afternoon tea with influencer aco, featuring tower-style presentation and Valentine's-perfect sweets from February 1 to March 31, 2026.
A wellness event featuring workshops on posture, acupuncture, incense, and dashi, offering visitors hands-on experiences in self-care practices at L+HIRAO LANDIC HOUSE & CAFE in Fukuoka.
Anique Inc. is hosting a special collaboration cafe celebrating the broadcast of Fire Force Season 3, opening simultaneously at Share CAFE Harakado and Hakata Marui stores from February 6, 2026.
Oriental Hotels & Resorts presents a unique culinary experience with three innovative "edible drinks" available at hotels in Okinawa and Fukuoka. The Yuimaru Project Phase 4 features creative beverages that blur the line between drinks and food.
A new luxury flexible office space has opened in Fukuoka's Tenjin district, offering an urban villa concept that harmonizes business efficiency with relaxation in a prime location.
Starting January 21st, Toriaezu Gohei izakaya launches its second wave of winter delicacies featuring snow crab and milt dishes, along with Italian-inspired gianduja hot chocolate.
A new open-air shopping complex featuring a supermarket, restaurants, electronics, and specialty stores is set to open in Nakagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, on March 7, 2026.
Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall presents its Spring Parfait All-You-Can-Eat event from January 17 to May 6, 2026, featuring four new spring parfaits, seasonal desserts, and special collaborations with famous Fukuoka sweet shops.
Belgian chocolate brand Legast collaborates with Ron Herman Cafe for the second time, launching a special chocolate box featuring dark chocolate made from rare Peruvian cacao and a cafe-exclusive white chocolate with raspberry and cacao nibs.
A special food market showcasing Shimonoseki's culinary treasures, including fugu, whale, and local specialties, comes to JR Hakata Station Plaza on January 30-31, 2026.
Kumamoto-based artisan donut shop 3 O'Clock Donuts brings its unique frozen-ready Zakudo donuts to Hakata Station's Mying POP UP SPACE for a limited time from January 14 to 31, 2026.
TOMORROWLAND stores nationwide will host a MAISON de SABRÉ pop-up store from January 15 to January 25, 2026. This limited-time event offers a rare opportunity to explore the world of the internationally acclaimed leather brand in person.
Chocolatier Palet d'Or introduces two exclusive Valentine chocolate collections celebrating Japanese whisky culture, available at department stores nationwide from mid-January through February 14, 2026.
On January 21, 2026, gelato pique cafe opens its third store in the Kyushu/Okinawa region and the only location in Fukuoka Prefecture at Solaria Plaza. The opening features an exclusive collaboration crepe with Hakata no Aji Yamaya mentaiko, a special Pique Bear Cookie Crepe with four cookies, and a limited-edition HAPPY BAG.
At Uminonakamichi Seaside Park in Fukuoka, capybaras gather around a wood stove to keep warm during the coldest season. The adorable sight of these South American animals huddling for warmth will melt your heart.
A new rice flour bagel specialty shop using freshly milled rice flour from their own cultivated rice is opening in Fukuoka's Tenjin district, offering completely gluten-free baked goods.
Rihga Royal Hotel Kokura presents STRAWBERRY SPECIAL, a popular lunch buffet featuring unlimited strawberry desserts, running from February 1 to May 11, 2026, with two distinct phases offering 18 different sweets.
Blue Roof, a lifestyle shop and cafe in Itoshima, begins selling the Amaou Smoothie featuring Fukuoka's premium brand strawberries on January 6, 2026.
A special pop-up shop featuring new merchandise from Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie - Rebellion is coming to multiple Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport locations and DiverCity Tokyo Plaza across Japan from January 2026.
Muzzle Inc. will host a Kamisama Kitsune to Salaryman POP UP STORE at Loft locations across Japan starting January 9, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise with cute snow play illustrations.
Takamiya Garden Saryo in Fukuoka is hosting its popular adult workshops from January 20 to 29, 2026. Experience traditional Japanese crafts including wagashi making, tea brewing, art calligraphy, and kumihimo cord making, each paired with delicious meals.
Grand Hyatt Fukuoka presents a special Valentine's Day & White Day chocolate collection featuring vegan Trilogie Végane and organic Cuvée Organique chocolates, available from February 1 to March 14, 2026.
Photomatic self-photo booths are offering collaboration frames featuring the popular school idol project Love Live! Sunshine!! at 12 locations nationwide from December 26, 2025 to January 13, 2026.
The Ace of Diamond series, serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine (Kodansha) with over 45 million copies in circulation, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The Great Ace of Diamond Act II Original Artwork Exhibition will be held at BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA from January 24 to March 14, 2026.
Campbell Early, Fukuoka's specialty Amaou souvenir store, introduces Amaou Strawberry Gummy featuring Fukuoka-grown Amaou strawberry juice. The fruit specialty store spent 1.5 years perfecting this juicy new confection, now available starting December 19.
The TV anime Detective Conan celebrates its 30th broadcast anniversary with a special exhibition opening at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall on February 20, 2026, featuring exclusive exhibits, original illustrations, and special merchandise. The exhibition will tour 12 cities across Japan through 2027.
MEINOHAMA STEPS, a commercial facility in Meinohama, Fukuoka City, is hosting a Nordic Christmas event from December 1 to December 25, featuring special soups, DJ events, and workshops.
A street piano featuring the Osaka Expo 2025 mascot Myaku-Myaku will visit Yamaha music stores in Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sendai, and Yokohama from November 2025 to March 2026.
Experience the excitement of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament once again in Fukuoka. The Grand Sumo Yukuhashi Basho winter tour will be held on December 3, 2025, at Yukuhashi Civic Gymnasium, offering a full day of sumo tradition from morning training to the final bow-twirling ceremony.
A unique virtual space experience festival will be held at Space LABO (Kitakyushu Science Museum) on November 15-16, featuring VR astronaut training, AR moon city exploration, and hands-on space activities for families.
A spectacular winter illumination featuring 200,000 lights will transform the Fukuoka PayPay Dome area from November 24, 2025 to January 12, 2026, creating a magical winter wonderland.
Village Vanguard Corporation announces two exciting Tom and Jerry pop-up shops opening in November 2025, featuring exclusive merchandise and experiential bowling entertainment
Red Bull Japan is hosting the first-ever Red Bull Sazanso beach obstacle race on November 18, 2025, at Seaside Momochi Beach Park in Fukuoka, featuring unique challenges on sand.
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Assassination Classroom anime broadcast, special pop-up stores are opening at six Loft locations across Japan from November 2025 through January 2026.
Starting November 7, 2025, Tower Records will host a limited-time pop-up shop featuring exclusive merchandise from the TV anime Witch Watch across four locations in Japan.
A collaborative pop-up shop featuring the globally popular game Identity V and Sanrio Characters is coming to Hakata Marui's 7th floor from October 25 to November 9, 2025.
The fourth installment of the popular collaboration between Marufuku Coffee Shop and Sumikko Gurashi launches nationwide this November, featuring chocolate-themed menu items and exclusive novelties.
A new Character Pop Store featuring Uma Musume Cinderella Gray opens at Bandai Namco Cross Store in Akihabara from October 31, 2025, showcasing exclusive merchandise with the Cute Jersey Collection theme.
A new premium matcha product featuring tea leaves from Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture—one of Japan's leading tea-producing regions—has been released through an e-commerce platform.
A Sumikko Gurashi event will tour six cities across Japan starting November 7, 2025. The event features exclusive merchandise, photo spots with plush toys, and Japanese sweets-themed character illustrations.
The highly popular Crayon Shin-chan Cinema Parade, which has captivated fans worldwide at Sunshine City Ikebukuro, is opening its long-awaited second location in Hakata on Friday, November 14.
A special BANANA FISH Animate Fair will be held at select Animate stores across Japan from December 20, 2025, featuring exclusive merchandise, original illustration goods, and special campaign bonuses for fans.
Café & Books Bibliothèque and its sister shop Pancake & Books Bibliothèque are offering a limited-time Halloween pancake featuring organic Hokkaido pumpkin Kuririn from October 1 to October 31, 2025.
The first-ever Dandadan art exhibition reveals Fukuoka and Osaka venue details, showcasing 94 original artworks, 180 reproductions, and 32 handwritten drafts from the hit manga series.
Takamiya Garden Tearoom in Fukuoka will host its third annual "Autumn Evening" event from November 1-30, 2025, featuring a unique fusion of ukiyo-e art and Japanese cuisine.
Holiday Travel editorial team member Arimi shares her favorite Fukuoka food spots from a 2-day business trip. Discover must-visit restaurants for your next Fukuoka visit!
The Evangelion 30th Anniversary Exhibition "ALL OF EVANGELION" has been confirmed to be held at the Fukuoka Science Museum.
Café Kitsuné launches seasonal autumn flavors at all locations across Japan, featuring chestnut and black sesame specialties alongside location-exclusive treats.
The immersive Macross World Expo opens at Bandai Namco Cross Store Osaka Umeda from September 25 to November 9, 2025, featuring new artwork by character designer Ebata Risa and interactive experiences.
Hello, this is Arimi from the Holiday Travel editorial team! Today I'm sharing about my first tonkotsu ramen experience in Fukuoka and an upcoming boat trip to a mysterious island from Hakata Port.
From September 1, 2025, KOKUNEKO has launched its limited-time "Koku-Uma Annou Imo Financier" - a seasonal sweet potato-flavored version of their popular paw-shaped financier. The treat combines the brand's signature black sugar and butter with the deep sweetness of Annou sweet potatoes.
The iconic Fukuoka confectionery brand Tirolian announces a special collaboration with the popular anime Oshi no Ko, featuring exclusive designed cans with Ruby and Ai characters.
Discover the best izakayas in Fukuoka, from traditional ramen-focused establishments to fresh seafood specialists. This guide covers 15 must-visit spots where locals and tourists alike enjoy authentic Japanese pub culture with regional specialties.
When traveling, you want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time. This time, we introduce the state of Japan in October, events, and recommended spots for those who are interested. *Please note that the event schedules introduced may change. Check the official website of the […]
When traveling, you want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time. This time, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in Japan in September for those who are interested. *Please note that the dates of the events introduced may change. Please check the […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you want to incorporate into your itinerary things that you can only see and experience during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in February in Fukuoka for those who are interested in such things. *The schedule of […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you want to incorporate into your itinerary things that you can only see and experience during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in January in Fukuoka for those who are interested in such things. *The schedule of […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you want to incorporate into your itinerary things that you can only see and experience during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in May in Fukuoka for those who are interested in such things. *The events introduced […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you want to incorporate into your itinerary things that you can only see and experience during that time of the year. This time, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in April in Fukuoka for those who are interested in such things. *The events introduced above […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you want to incorporate into your itinerary things that you can only see and experience during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in March in Fukuoka for those who are interested in such things. To learn more […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you want to incorporate into your itinerary things that you can only see and experience during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in Fukuoka in September for those who are interested in such things. *The schedule of […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you want to incorporate into your itinerary things that you can only see and experience during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in October in Fukuoka for those who are interested in such things. *The schedule of […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you want to incorporate into your itinerary things that you can only see and experience during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in December in Fukuoka for those who are interested in such things. *The schedule of […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you want to incorporate into your itinerary things that you can only see and experience during that time of the year. This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Fukuoka in November for those who are interested in such things. *The schedule of the […]
Fukuoka in summer is full of events and scenery that can be enjoyed only at this time of the year. It is filled with fireworks displays, traditional festivals, and other events that offer a taste of Japanese culture. This article details the highlights of summer travel, from descriptions of the weather and clothing to the […]
Spring in Fukuoka is a time of mild weather and beautiful flowers in full bloom. The cherry blossoms, the most representative flower of spring in Japan, attract many tourists, both domestic and international, to the most spectacular spots. Please enjoy the scenery that can be seen only in Fukuoka, which is rich in nature. This […]
In winter, Fukuoka offers many events and scenery that can be enjoyed only at this time of year. This is the season of illumination, Japanese year-end and New Year’s events, and much more. This article details the highlights of winter travel, from descriptions of the weather and clothing to the best places to visit in […]
After the heat eases off, autumn in Fukuoka is a comfortable time of year, with pleasant days and nights. It is the perfect season to enjoy outdoor events and activities. Of course, the autumn foliage, which can only be seen at this time of year, is not to be missed. This article details the highlights […]
Fukuoka is rich in local cuisine and sightseeing spots, but it is also attractive for its abundant nature. There are many hidden spots with spectacular views. In this article, we will introduce some of Fukuoka’s lesser-known spots with spectacular views, so please take a look at them as reference for your trip. To learn more […]
Fukuoka is a perfect place to enjoy a romantic atmosphere, with many oceanfront areas and spots surrounded by nature. During the day you can enjoy the seasonal plants and nature, watch the sunset by the seaside, and at night, look down at the illuminated city from an observatory for an unforgettable view of the city. […]
Fukuoka is a city that offers a wide variety of shopping experiences. With many stores offering the latest fashions, delicious gourmet foods, and local specialties, there are plenty of spots for shopaholics to enjoy. This article focuses on popular large-scale shopping facilities in Fukuoka that both children and adults will enjoy. Click here to learn […]
Power spots are spots where you can feel the special energy of nature or historical places, and many people visit them to heal their bodies and minds or to improve their luck. In Japan, there are power spots such as shrines and nature all over the country, and there are also power spots in Fukuoka […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you want to incorporate into your itinerary things that you can only see and experience during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in June in Fukuoka for those who are interested in such things. *The schedule of […]
Although Fukuoka has a strong urban image with Fukuoka Tower and large commercial facilities, it is actually filled with spots where you can refresh yourself with a sense of nature. In this article, we will introduce parks, islands, and spots with spectacular views that you can easily visit in Fukuoka, so please take a look […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you want to incorporate into your itinerary things that you can only see and experience during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in August in Fukuoka for those who are so inclined. *The schedule of the events […]
It often rains during your trip. Many famous sightseeing spots in Fukuoka seem to be outdoors, but in fact there are also many indoor spots close to the station. There are plenty of commercial facilities, amusement parks, and shopping malls where you can enjoy the whole day even on rainy days. If you are looking […]
In addition to famous tourist spots, Fukuoka has many other unique spots that are yet to be discovered. In this article, we will introduce some of the most photo-worthy spots, places related to famous anime, and spots where you can have unique experiences unique to Fukuoka! We will also introduce some lesser-known spots, so please […]
Fukuoka is a fascinating place with its vibrant urban landscape, abundant nature, and historical sites. There are many unique experiences and spots that can only be enjoyed in Fukuoka, so you will probably have a hard time deciding where to go on your trip to Fukuoka. Therefore, in this issue, we introduce 30 sightseeing spots […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you want to incorporate into your itinerary things that you can only see and experience during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in July in Fukuoka for those who are interested in such things. *The schedule of […]
If you are visiting Fukuoka with your family, you can’t miss out on places where you and your children can have fun together! Fukuoka is filled with park facilities and amusement parks that are perfect for family vacations. In this article, we will introduce some family-friendly facilities and spots that children can also enjoy, and […]