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(English) K-Tora Fever 2013
(English) The fifth annual K-Tora Fever event takes place on the grounds Ohana restaurant in Nogita, Itoshima. K-tora stands for “Kei truck” – a Japanese mini truck that’s tiny but practical. Drinks, local foods, plants and goods are on display and sold out of the backs of Kei trucks. Enjoy the flea market, workshops, live music by local artists and more – and of course a great view of the sea!
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(English) Dai Hakata Yunyu Zakka Ichi
(English) Browse a wide range of imported goods and food from 15 different countries. From 2013, this international flea market will be held twice a year – in Spring and Autumn (in the past it was just Autumn)! The approach to the Sumiyoshi Shrine will be lined with unique stalls selling homewares, accessories, clothes and more. As you wander the markets, indulge in some tasty international treats at the food court, including booths by many of Fukuoka’s most popular international restaurants. If it’s a drink you’re after, stop at the world beer corner and sample various labels of beer from all over the world. The Spring event will be “yoichi” meaning the stalls will stay open until night.
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(English) Haruyoshi Yoichi Food Festival
(English) Following last year’s success, this local gourmet event expands to two locations on Watanabe-dori for 2013! Drink, eat, dance and enjoy the festival atmosphere on Sunday May 12. The first location (Denki Building) includes the exciting Haruyoshi Teppan Battle, in which 11 food booths compete for the grand prize of ¥100,000. Sample delicious fried foods from the booths for ¥500, and cast your vote to help decide the winning booth. At a second location (Sun Selco Hiroba) you can enjoy food booths, stage events and live performances.
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(English) Tsushima Fair at Bayside Place
(English) Bayside Place is honoring Tsushima Island for Golden Week, with a two-day “Tsushima Fair”. Tsushima Island is an island of the Japanese archipelago situated in the middle of the Tsushima Strait, and part of Nagasaki Prefecture. Come down to Bayside to enjoy barbecued seafood including fresh oysters and abalone from Tsushima. There’s a “Tsushima Tonchan Butai” B-1 Grand-Prix featuring delicious grilled pork, and you can learn a thing or two about fish preparation from the tuna cleaning show. Taste Tsushima’s locally brewed sake, meet Tsushima’s mascot character “Shimahiko”, and don’t miss Tsushima Moko Daiko’s drum performance!
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(English) Goldenmomochi 2013 Local Brand Beer Festival
(English) This annual festival is a beer lover’s dream! A showcase of top brews from many local breweries across Kyushu including Yufuin Beer from Oita and Marine Beer from Okinawa. Also available are international award winning Kyushu beers, and limited edition beers that are exclusive to the festival! The festival runs over Golden Week, and also includes food stalls with festival foods such as yakitori and edamame- that will perfectly complement your beer!
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(English) Moji Strait Festa 2013
(English) This annual Golden Week event enlivens the whole district of Moji-ko Retro for two days! In addition to stage performances of dancing and music, this year’s festivities also include a Samurai procession (May 3, 11:20~14:00), a gourmet grand-prix featuring local specialties, and a fireworks finale!
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(English) Islamic Week & Food Festival (IWFF) 2013
(English) Kyushu University Muslim Student Association will hold the fifth annual Islamic Week & Food Festival at the Itoshima and Hakozaki campuses of Kyushu University, from Apr. 15~20. The event aims to introduce Japanese people to Islam and its culture. Try some delicious Halal cuisine, or see the many attractions, including a Masjid corner, Islamic dress, Islamic calligraphy display, and short quiz. There’s also a special open lecture on April 20 (Japanese language only). The event runs across six days, see below for schedule.
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(English) Tenjin Central Park Global Village 2013
(English) This three-day international food and cultural festival aims to unite people from all over the world in Fukuoka. From April 27~29 (Sat.~ Mon.) a global village is set up in Tenjin Chuo Park, and foreign students and people from around the world share their cultures. This year’s participating nations include Iran, Peru, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Philippines, China and more. After eating and drinking your fill from the variety of foods on offer, you can shop at the bazaar, and enjoy the folk songs and dances from around the world. Join a celebration of the earth, and take the chance to widen your circle of friendship.
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