Karatsu Kunchi Karatsu Kunchi is a major autumn festival held annually from November 2 to 4 at Karatsu Shrine in…
Saga International Balloon Fiesta 2026 The Saga International Balloon Fiesta is a major international hot air balloon competition held annually in late October…
Miare Matsuri The Miare Matsuri is held annually on October 1 in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture. It serves as the…
Yamaga Lantern Festival The Yamaga Lantern Festival is held annually on August 15 and 16 in Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture. It…
Hakata Gion Yamakasa Hakata Gion Yamakasa is a prominent festival held annually from July 1 to July 15 at Kushida Shrine…
Hakata Dontaku Port Festival The Hakata Dontaku (博多どんたく港まつり, Hakata Dontaku Minato Matsuri) is one of the most popular festivals during “Golden Week”,…
Nagasaki Spirit Boat Procession Bon Festival celebrations welcoming back ancestors from the spirit world
Nagasaki Kunchi Festival Nagasaki’s oldest festival is registered as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
November Fukuoka Sumo Tournament Six major sumo tournaments (called honbasho) are held during the year—one on each odd month, each taking place…
Nagasaki Peiron Championship The Nagasaki Peiron Championship (長崎ペーロン選手権大会) is thought to have been started in 1655 by the Chinese community in…
Nagasaki Lantern Festival Started by the Chinese community in Nagasaki to celebrate the Chinese New Year, this festival of lights has…
Shrines & Temples Dazaifu Tenmangu Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine (大宰府天満宮, Dazaifu Tenmangū) is one of the country’s most important Tenmangu Shrines. Tenmangu Shrines are…
