[ 2011/09/13 9:30 AM to 2011/09/19 12:00 AM. ] The big traditional festival is held in Fujisaki Hachimangu Shrine, Kumamoto (Not in Fukuoka prefecture) from September 13th till 19th. There are lots of traditional ceremonies and events each day. However, the climax of this festival is the parade headed by Kannushi(a Shinto priest) starting at 6am on 18th of September. Portable shrines, lion dances, a group of [...] ...

[ 2011/09/16 6:00 PM to 2011/09/25 10:00 PM. ] The Film Festival which focuses on Asian films is held in Fukuoka!! Let’s enjoy and feel Asian Atmosphere at the T-JOY Hakata in Hakata station!! This event is held as a part of the big event "Fukuoka Asian Month". If you are interested in other events, please check here. [caption id="attachment_5297" align="aligncenter" width="208" caption="Focus on Asia Fukuoka International Film [...] ...

[ 2011/09/01; 6:00 PM; 2011/09/13; 6:00 PM; 2011/09/14; 6:00 PM; 2011/09/15; 6:00 PM; 2011/09/16; 6:00 PM; 2011/09/17; 2:00 PM; 2011/09/18; 1:00 PM; 2011/09/27; 6:00 PM; 2011/09/28; 6:00 PM; 2011/09/29; 6:00 PM; ] There are many baseball games in Fukuoka in September! Why don’t you enjoy watching a baseball game with cold beer!! Don’t miss this chance!! Here is the time schedule. Date Starting Time September 1st 6pm September. 13th 6pm September. 14th 6pm September. 15th 6pm September. 16th 6pm September. 17th 2pm September. 18th 1pm September. 27th 6pm September. 28th 6pm September. 29th 6pm [caption id="attachment_4597" align="aligncenter" width="283" caption="softbank hawks"][/caption] Tickets are from 1000yen!! Let's cheer up our ...

[ 2011/09/01 10:00 AM to 2011/09/13 8:00 PM. ] This art festival features works by Busan and Fukuoka artists, who bring a number of different viewpoints to the theme "Facing the future together". There will also be traditional Korean music and dance performances, and a symposium. Exhibition periods and times vary by venue. [caption id="attachment_5282" align="aligncenter" width="275" caption="WATAGATA Art Festival"][/caption] Admission: Free Venue September 1st - 6th: Fukuoka Asian Art [...] ...

[ 2011/09/12 10:00 AM to 2011/09/18 9:00 PM. ] HOHYOYA festival at Hakozakigu is the biggest Autumn Festival in Kyusyu. This festival originally started as the ceremony of releasing captive animals. Now, this festival is also held to give thanks for autumn harvest. About 500 stalls attract you a lot! Let’s buy Hakata Champon (a toy made of glass) and a set of Ohajiki (marbles) as a souvenir. [caption [...] ...

[ 2011/09/03; 8:00 PM; ] 7700 fireworks will attracts you a lot on September 3rd at Kashii hama beach!! The fireworks will be set on from the boats on the ocean. Let’s enjoy the fireworks reflected on the surface of the water as well. [caption id="attachment_5246" align="aligncenter" width="235" caption="Fireworks!"][/caption] Date: September 3rd (If it rains a lot, the festival will be postponed until the following [...] ...

[ 2011/08/23 10:00 AM to 2011/08/24 8:00 PM. ] Uenin Jizo(Jizo=Ksitigarbha) was set to mourn for the victims of the big famine in 1732. On August 23rd and 24th, local people hold a memorial service for it. The climax of this event is “Toro Nagashi” which is the ceremony to float paper lanterns down Hakata River at night on August 24th. About 600 floating lanterns and fireworks [...] ...

[ 2011/08/27 to 2011/08/28. ] Tenson Korin Kirishima Festival Dates: August 27-28, 2011 Venue: Kirishima-Jingu Shrine or Miyama Conceru Inquiries: Kirishima City Tourism Division　TEL: 0995-45-5111 Kirishima City Tourism Association　TEL: 0995-78-2115 Minami Kyushu Kagura Festival In this festival, traditional kagura performances from several local areas are held at Kirishima-Jingu Shrine, a nationally designated important cultural asset. Other Japanese classical performing arts are also performed. Date: August 27, 2011 Time: [...] ...

[ 2011/08/26 5:15 PM to 2011/08/27 10:00 PM. ] The area of Nakasu transforms into a giant jazz club, as this two-day festival returns for a second year. Catch live jazz performances for free at various locations around Nakasu. Performers include popular singer Keiko Lee and trumpeter Terumasa Hino. [caption id="attachment_5199" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Nakasu Jazz 2011"][/caption] Admission: Free Venue: Seiryu Park and other venues in Nakasu Schedule August 26th Seiryu [...] ...

[ 2011/08/26 7:00 PM to 2011/08/27 12:00 AM. ] Love Ramen? Love Party? Love bth of them? Then….. Let’s join a party at Ramen stadium on August 26th! There is a one night DJ party in Ramen stadium which is a section of Canal City shopping mall. [caption id="attachment_5163" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="RA-STA NIGHT!"][/caption] Admission: 1500yen (include your choice of mini-ramen and 2 drinks) Time: from 7pm till midnight! Venue: Ramen stadium [...] ...