[ 2011/02/19; 3:30 PM to 5:45 PM. ] Shishimai dance with live singing and shakuhachi (bamboo flute) will be performed at Acros Fukuoka. Shishimai which refers to Lion Dance is originally from China. It’s collaboration between Chinese traditional dance and Japanese traditional instrument this time. Enjoy the dynamic Shishimai dance!! 19th of February at Acros Fukuoka Time : 3:30pm – 5:45pm Ticket : 1500yen Access : 3min walk from Tenjin subway station [caption [...] ...

[ 2011/01/30; 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. ] Experience Zen meditation and ceremonial tea made by osho (priests) in a magnificent temple. Venue : Nyoirinji (temple), 1-2-7, Kashiieki-Higashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka Access : 2 mins walk from Fiest Exit just pass the overpass of JR Kashii station Fee: 1000 yen Contact: Fukuoka Convention & Visitors Bureau fcvb-info@welcome-fukuoka.or.jp TEL : 092-735-8882 [caption id="attachment_3527" align="aligncenter" width="298" caption="Zen experince"][/caption] ...

[ 2011/01/19 10:00 AM to 2011/02/14 8:00 PM. ] Japanese female threesome “food artists” prepared a special Valentine’s Day exhibition. Take a trip into their chocolate fantasy world. REAL CHOCOLATE!!! Let’s get some inspiration to impress your latest sweetheart. Door: ¥400 / Student Door: ¥300 / Pair: ¥600 / Student pair: ¥500 Held at IMS 8F Artium Access:  Take #44  bus from Mizuho (closest bus stop from [...] ...

[ 2012/02/03; 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. ] Setsubun literally means seasonal division. On the 3rd of February, it’s said that this is the beginning of spring. Beans,candies, and oranges(!) are thrown on this day to cleanse all evils away and to bring good luck! Let's join this event and get  good luck! National cultural property and Fukuoka city cultural property will be shown to the visitors [...] ...

[ 2011/01/31; 3:00 PM; ] Kyushu Pro-Wrestling that works to make Kyushu active has an event in Fukuoka!! Why not try this Japanese exiting subculture at this chance!? Total 4 matches are held. Battle Espacio at Skala Espacio in Tenjin. Start at 3pm. Access 10min walk from Tenjin subway station. [caption id="attachment_3493" align="aligncenter" width="212" caption="Kyushu-Pro-Wrestling"][/caption] View Skala Espacion in a larger map ...

[ 2011/02/06; 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. ] Fugu - nabe hotpot, deep fried fugu… Many fugu dishes at the reasonable price!! Don’t miss this chance to eat this very expensive blowfish!! Some street performance, fresh product market and Banana auction (Mojiko-retoro is very famous for this!!) are held. February 6th at Mojiko-Retoro 11:00am – 4:00pm Access : About 90min by rapid train from Hakata to Mojiko. If you have a JR [...] ...

[ 2011/02/11 to 2011/04/03. ] Hinamatsuri (Dolls festival, Girls’ day) is held on the 3rd of March. Ornamental dolls are displayed around this day in Japan. In Yanagawa city, many citizens open their houses to the public to show their dolls during Sagemon-Meguri festival. Enjoy their unique decorations!! Access 50min by Nishitetsu train to Yanagawa station from Nishitetsu Fukuoka station. If you have a JR pass, [...] ...

[ 2012/02/03; 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. ] Setsubun literally means seasonal division. On the 3rd of February, it’s said that this is the beginning of spring. Japanese people throw roasted beans on this day to cleanse all evils away and bring good luck!! The bean throwing festival takes place at Kushida shrine. The 5-meter-height-mask at the gate the shrine is popular. Some Kabuki actors join the event. Venue: Kushida [...] ...

[ 2012/01/23 to 2012/02/06. ] This festival started in 1994 to celebrate the Chinese New Year and is hailed as the symbol of winter event of Nagasaki!! About 15000 lanterns and objects light up the city center. The Dragon dance, Chinese acrobatics and some other events will take place as well. Nagasaki Lantern Festival Website (Japanese Only) ← Click here for more information. Venue: [...] ...

[ 2011/02/13; 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. ] Cosplay??? ・・・・・Costume Play!!! Cosplay may have originated in Japan, but there are now devoted fans throughout Asia and the world. Over 100 cosplayers will be dressing up in their favorite characters! It’s free to go watch the cosplayers! Date : February 13th (Sun) Place : Bayside place Hakata (Hakata wharf) Access : Take a bus #99 from “Hakata center bld. mae [...] ...