Culture Kurume’s Shrines By the River Arlene Bastion Bairinji and Suitengu by the Chikugo River, are part of Kurume's already beautiful environment and quiet beauty, a magnet in..
Golden Route to West Japan: Hiroshima & Fukuoka Tom Roseveare The Golden Route describes a conventional way to see Japan for first-time visitors, taking in some of its established cities—l..
Culture Uminonakamichi Flower Picnic 2026 Mar 20th - May 17th Fukuoka's Uminonakamichi Seaside Park is a gorgeous spot to visit during spring when fields of flowers like nemophila, poppies,..
Culture National Plum Wine Festival in Fukuoka 2027 Early Apr The National Plum Wine Festival at JR Hakata Station serves to highlight all things umeshu, with over 150 types from brewers across..
Culture Jojima Sake Festival 2027 Mid Feb The Jojima area of Fukuoka's Kurume City is known as one of the best sake producing areas in the country, and the two-day Jojima..
Culture Kurume Ueki Festival 2027 Early Feb - Late Mar The Kurume Ueki Festival includes a number of local vendors gathering together to exhibit and sell 100,000 plants in approximately..
Spring Camellia Exhibition 2027 Mid Feb - Early Apr The Spring Camellia Exhibition at Fukuoka's Kurume City World Camellia Museum is held in line with the area's peak blooming..
Kurume Azalea March 2027 Mid Apr The Kurume Azalea March is Kurume City's largest sports-based event, and it takes place during April when the area's colorful..