A spacious new event venue has arrived inside JR Hakata Station. "Ming Hiroba," a large-scale indoor event space spanning approximately 55 tsubo (181 m²) on the station's 1st floor, has been renewed and is ready to host a wide range of events — from product fairs and marchés to workshops and PR events.
About Ming Hiroba
- Name: Ming Hiroba (マイング広場)
- Location: JR Hakata Station 1F, 1-1 Hakata-eki Chuo-gai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
- Floor Area: 55 tsubo (181 m²)
- Event Types: Group fairs (product exhibitions, marchés), single-store exhibitions, PR events, exhibitions, seminars, workshops, and more
Upcoming Event: Ming Spring Pottery Fair
To mark the renewal of Ming Hiroba, a pottery fair featuring ceramics from across Kyushu is scheduled.
- Period: Monday, April 27 – Sunday, May 10, 2026
- Hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (until 8:00 PM on the final day)
Pottery from Hasami in Nagasaki Prefecture and Arita in Saga Prefecture will be on display, with a selection of practical and stylish pieces suited for everyday use.
For the full event schedule, visit the Ming Events Calendar.
Highlights of the Space
- Prime location on Hakata Station's 1st floor — convenient for quick loading and unloading
- Diverse visitor base — attracts a wide range of ages and backgrounds
- Indoor, weather-independent — a sheltered in-station area unaffected by weather
- Flexible layout options — adaptable to various booth configurations
- Ideal for test marketing — with an average daily footfall of approximately 63,000 visitors
Why Ming Hiroba Was Renewed
The renewal was driven by three main goals:
- Bringing variety to everyday life — With many regular commuters and local shoppers visiting daily, the aim is to create a venue that continually offers new discoveries.
- Boosting support for local producers and businesses — The space serves as a direct connection between regional artisans and producers and customers, responding to growing demand for local fairs and regional promotion events.
- Enriching in-person experiences — In an era increasingly dominated by e-commerce, the venue focuses on delivering the value of real-world interaction — communication, hands-on shopping, tastings, and experiential events.
