Latest Events in Kitakyushu City(April Updated)

This tour, titled "BLAZE THE WAY," symbolizes forging a new path with blazing passion. Following the success of &TEAM's first Asian tour, the Japan stops mark an important starting point for this journey, spanning Kanagawa, Kagawa, Aichi, Fukuoka, Hyogo, Chiba, and beyond. This is not merely a continuation of their stage presence, but a sincere offering from the nine members, showcasing their more mature musical abilities. The tour poster features a gash resembling a wolf's claw tearing through the silence, continuing the group's unique identity and hinting at an even more impactful visual presentation. From the scale of the venues to the stage production, every stop aims to create a live experience that exceeds expectations, making this summer tour a blazing memory that connects hearts.

The 2026 Spring Rose Festival will be held from May 9th (Saturday) to June 7th (Sunday), 2026, at Hibiki-da Beach Park in Kitakyushu City. This is one of Japan's most important rose festivals, featuring approximately 510 varieties and 3,100 rose bushes in bloom. During this period, a "Nighttime Rose Garden" event will be held from May 15th to 17th and May 22nd to 24th, where you can enjoy the brightly lit rose garden from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (last admission at 8:30 PM).

An outdoor event showcasing the charm of Kitakyushu will be held at Hananogaoka Park! A range of unique outdoor-only delicacies will be offered, such as premium game grilled meats and melt-in-your-mouth roasted marshmallows. Outdoor and gardening supplies, as well as flower seedlings, will also be available for sale. This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire seasonal flowers and other exquisite items, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to decorate their garden or balcony. Hammocks are also available for free use in the park's recreation forest. Gently swaying in a hammock will surely soothe your mind and body and relieve the fatigue of your daily life.

Approximately 20,000 irises welcome you. The event, themed "The Vibrant Irises of Tobata," will feature a variety of fun activities, including stage performances and booths! Furthermore, the Yonomiya Pond will be illuminated from May 21st (Thursday) to June 14th (Sunday).

An exhibition will be held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Watase Seizo, an artist associated with Kitakyushu and honorary director of the Manga Museum. Since his debut in 1974, Watase has continued to draw colorful worlds. The exhibition will feature all 24 of his recently completed “Tokyo Koyomi” and “Kyo Koyomi,” which depict long-distance romances set in Tokyo and Kyoto, as well as “Heart Cocktail” and rare manga manuscripts and materials from his pre “Heart Cocktail” nonsense manga days. Please come and see the trajectory of Watase Seizo.

Yamada Ryokuchi will extend its opening hours to coincide with the firefly viewing season and will host the 2025 Yamada Firefly Festival. The nine-day "Special Guided Firefly Discovery Tour" will be held throughout, and advance registration is required. You can listen to the guide's explanation while observing the Genji and Heike fireflies that inhabit Yamada Ryokuchi.

The Wakamatsu Hydrangea Festival aims to promote the charm of Takatoyama City, which has the largest number of hydrangeas in the prefecture (approximately 74,700 plants), to both the city and beyond, and to inject vitality into Wakamatsu City. (The event began in 1999, and this year marks the 27th anniversary.) Takatoyama’s mountain hydrangeas bloom from late May to early June each year, and its western hydrangeas bloom in mid-June. This year’s Hydrangea Festival will have a branch venue event on June 1 (Sunday) when the mountain hydrangeas are in bloom, and a main venue event on June 8 (Sunday) and June 15 (Sunday) when the western hydrangeas are in bloom.

Please show your "Reserved Name+Reserved Phone Number+Trip Order Page(not a screenshot)" to pick up your ticket(s). Ticket pick-up address: West Japan General Exhibition Center AnnexMain Entrance Gate. Ticket pick-up time: On the day of the show.16:00-19:00(JST)on 7thJune；14:00-17:00(JST)on 8thJune(JST). Latecomers will not be able to pick up ticket(s) and enter the venue. The Korean pop girl group LE SSERAFIM has announced their new world tour2025 LE SSERAFIM TOUR 'EASY CRAZY HOT'! This tour serves as the grand finale of their mini-album trilogy, which includesEASY(released in February 2024),CRAZY(August 2024), and the upcomingHOT(March 14, 2025). The trilogy highlights the group’s evolution and musical diversity, making the tour exceptionally special. LE SSERAFIM aims to spread joy and encourage fans to live in the moment through this tour, promising an unforgettable and thrilling experience. The highly anticipated"EASY CRAZY HOT"Fukuoka concert will take place at West Japan General Exhibition Center, New Building, from June 7 to 8, 2025.