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Kawachi Wisteria Garden
The wisteria flowers carefully nurtured by the garden's owner attract people from all over the world, a spectacular seasonal sight.
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- December 31 of each year
Mojiko Port Retro Countdown 2024-2025
Fireworks in a retro space! Let's celebrate the New Year together!
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- Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Fireworks Display at Kanmon Strait
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- Friday, November 21, 2025 - Sunday, February 15, 2026
Kokura Illumination
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- October 24th (Friday)-November 3rd (holiday/Monday), 2025
Kokura Castle bamboo light
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- Friday, July 18 - Sunday, July 20, 2025
*Three days before and after including the third Saturday in July each year
Kokura Gion Daiko
A summer tradition in Kokura with the heroic sound of drums.
- Friday, July 18 - Sunday, July 20, 2025
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- July 25 (Gold) - 27 (Sun), 2025
※Competition: July 26 (Earth), 2025 18:30 - 21:00
Tobata Gion Oyamagasa Festival
- July 25 (Gold) - 27 (Sun), 2025
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- Saturday, October 4, 2025 – Sunday, May 24, 2026
Mojiko Retro Roman Tosai Illumination 2024
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- Best viewed from mid-October to early November.
Mizumaki Town Cosmos garden on the banks of the Onga River
Riverbank park with beautiful cosmos flowers carefully nurtured by volunteers.
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- Friday, October 24 - Sunday, November 9, 2025
Ashiya Sand Sculpture Exhibition 2025
A sand sculpture festival featuring masterpieces by the world's top sand sculptors
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- November 15 - 16, 2025
Kanmon Straits Candle Night
Candlelight in Shimonoseki and Moji, two areas across the Kanmon Straits
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Minoshima Beach
Popular for its shallow beach! Beaches where you can enjoy fishing and razor clams digging.
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Kitakyushu Marathon with gorgeous finishing medals
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- Saturday, August 30, 2025
*In case of inclement weather, the event will be postponed to Sunday, August 31.
Matsuri Minami Festival 2025
There will be fireworks, dancing, and lots of fun!
- Saturday, August 30, 2025
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- Wisteria Festival 27-29 April every year.
Kichijoji Temple
Wisteria viewing spot on top of a small hill, where Amida, a deity for safe childbirth, is enshrined.
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- September 21, 2025 (Sun) Kane Oroshi
September 27, 2025 (Sat) Hizan
September 28, 2025 (Sun) Hizan
October 4, 2025 (Sat) Yamakasa Shio-Kaki in each ward
October 5, 2025 (Sun) Shinko Grand Festival
Kanda Yamakasa Festival
The heroic and magnificent “Kanda Yamakasa” changes its appearance three times during the festival period.
- September 21, 2025 (Sun) Kane Oroshi
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Enza Mochitsuki (Rice Pounding in a Circle)
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- Sunday, July 13, 2025; Friday, July 18 - Monday, July 21, 2025
Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa (Float) Festival
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- Around mid-February to early March
Kawazu cherry blossoms at Shizuhouen
Kawazu Cherry Blossom's hidden spot is a tangerine orchard overlooking the sea.
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- Saturday, October 4, 2025
*Rain or shine. Canceled in case of severe weather.
10th Anniversary of KPF – Anime Classics: Anison Fireworks in Kitakyushu
An epic fusion of anime songs, fireworks, and visuals! A live experience that will move all five senses.
- Saturday, October 4, 2025
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- 15 (Sat) and 16 (Sun) October 2022
Kitakyushu Kokura Castle Festival
The warriors are coming to Kokura Castle! An event where you can learn and play history in a fun way.
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- Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, 2025
*Rain or shine. May be canceled in case of severe weather.
Wasshoi Hyakuman Summer Festival
“Change for the Future – Let’s Create Together a Bright Future for Our Town and Festival!”
- Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, 2025
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- Saturday, July 26, 2025
*Slight rain or no rain postponement
Asiya Fireworks Festival 2025
Colorful fireworks launched from a barge floating on the Ongagawa River
- Saturday, July 26, 2025
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Hanashobu Matsuri (Iris Festival) in Toyotsu Athletic Park
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- February 10, 2022 (Thursday) - March 10, 2022 (Thursday)
Shida Ume Festival (Tsunashiki Tenmangu Shrine)
Enjoy colorful blooming plum blossoms and events at a shrine related to Michizane Sugawara!
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- October 1, 2025 - January 12, 2026
Wakamatsu Illumination
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- Saturday, October 25, 2025
The event will be canceled in case of severe weather (no postponement).
If canceled, the announcement will be made by 1:00 PM on the day of the event.
Kukinoumi Fireworks Festival
A summer tradition in Dokai Bay! Fantasy of Sound and Light
- Saturday, October 25, 2025
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- October 11 (Sat) – 13 (Mon, National Holiday), 2025
*Held rain or shine
*Fireworks scheduled for October 13
Shokuniku Festival (Meat Festival) × WAGYU FES 2025
The fusion of “Matsuri” and “Festival”! A one-of-a-kind Wagyu entertainment experience.
- October 11 (Sat) – 13 (Mon, National Holiday), 2025
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- Saturday, July 9 - Sunday, August 28, 2022
Ashiya Beach, Leisure Pool Aquasian
Enjoy the sea, pool, and marine sports while enjoying beautiful views.
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- Sunday, October 26, 2025
Wakamatsu Port Festival
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Mekari Shinji (Shinto Ritual)
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In front of the Shin Yoshitomi roadside station site
Taste exquisite gourmet food at the original roadside station integrated with a historic site.
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- Saturday, July 26, 2025
*In case of inclement weather, only fireworks will be postponed to Monday, July 28.
Buzen City Minato Festival
3,000 fireworks! Saturday night market will be held at the same time!
- Saturday, July 26, 2025
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- Sunday, October 30, 2022
The 30th Toyomae City Crow Tengu Festival
Very popular with children! A regular event full of attractions, including a visit by Toyomae City's yuru-characters!
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- Saturday, November 8 and Sunday, November 9, 2025
Kigyosai Festival Yahata2025
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- Saturday, August 23, 2025
*August 22 (Friday) will be the eve of the festival
*In case of rain, the festival will be postponed to the next day (cancelled in case of stormy weather)
Miyako-machi Summer Festival
- Saturday, August 23, 2025
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[Cancelled in 2022] Shiraishi Coast shell gathering
Enjoy yerba mate harvesting on a precious natural beach with the whole family.
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Rice Planting Festival at Mt. Kubote
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- Sunday, February 2, 2025
Yukuhashi Oyster Festival 2025
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- December 20, 2025 – January 30, 2026
Buzen Illumination Station