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A New Nighttime Economy of Food and Myth in Aoshima, Miyazaki
This tour is an opportunity to try special foods and drinks, as well as traditional culture on the miraculous island of Aoshima. Surrounding the island, which has a circumference of 1.5 km, are irregular, visually pleasing rock formations created over the course of 6 million years. The island is covered in subtropical vegetation, the northernmost of its kind in the northern hemisphere, with scenery that makes you feel like time seems to have stood still.
On Aoshima, you will be able to enjoy a Miyazaki Prefecture gastronomy course prepared by a chef from a Michelin-starred restaurant. You can also enjoy special cocktails made by a bartender named in Asia's 50 Best Bars 2022. Nature, culture, and you. Enjoy a night where everything comes together in a timeless moment.
Aoshima by night: TIMELESS MOMENTO Menu
- Special dinner and cocktails
- One Plate・One Drink A moment to experience the charm of Miyazaki with all five senses
- Guided night tour of Aoshima Shrine
- Japanese calligraphy experience
Key players
Kojiro Kashiwada: Owner and chef of Kasane in Akasaka, Tokyo. Michelin-starred since 2011. Will serve creative Japanese meals that evoke the island’s culture and traditions.
Shuzo Nagumo: Owner of SBAR (Asia Top 50). Nagumo is one of Japan's foremost mixologists, and his cocktails made with local Miyazaki Prefecture sake have proved a game changer.
Yasutaka Nagatomo: Until 1737, only priests were allowed to set foot on the mysterious isle of Aoshima. The chief priest himself will guide you through the history, culture, and sacred kagura dance rituals of Aoshima.
Satoshi Iwao: Highly praised for his 'shodo' performances, Iwao became a qualified instructor at the age of just 16, though he did not begin to work professionally as a calligrapher until the age of 29.Performing on the streets of Miyazaki, Japan, Iwao has also performed in Paris - exhibiting at the Japan Expo Paris in both 2018 and 2019. -
ONE Ariake Art Festival 2024
ONE Ariake Art Festival is an area-based art project in the Ariake Rim area. The aim of the project is to rediscover the charms and challenges of the region and connect the rich culture of Ariake with the importance of living with abundant nature. Many of the projects are nature conservation activities in the Ariake Sea and creative activities for children and people with disabilities.
The theme is “Diversification of Local Resources.” The festival combines the unique culture of the Kankai Ariake region—the art, craftsmanship, sports, food, drinks, and tea that have been cultivated over the generations—to create new experiences, products, and values.
1. ACTIVATE ART+KOGEI: HAGAKURE - Freedom & Passion exhibition
2. ACTIVATE ART+KOGEI: Flowers & Vases + Sake & Sake Vessels + Art from Kyushu exhibition
3. Industrial remnants art and traditional art networks
4. Hizen Hamajuku Autumn Kurakura Festival: Hizen Hamashuku Pickle Store Tazo (Concert + Art + Sake)
5. First international standup paddleboard (SUP) qualifying tournament and parent-child SUP tournament held in Ariake Sea + art (children's art workshop, art for people with disabilities)
6. Ariake Sea round-the-world cycling event
7. Ariake Sea beach clean-up -
MINIATURE LIFE Exhibition—Tatsuya Tanaka: The World of Observation in Mojiko Retro
Experience the amusing world of miniatures as seen by miniatures photographer Tatsuya Tanaka, who has 3.85 million followers worldwide!
Tanaka plans to create and exhibit original works unique to the region for the event, under the themes “Mojiko Retro” and the “Kanmon Straits.”
New works of art will also be exhibited for the first time.
The exhibition will also feature talk events and a Mojiko gourmet tour with the former chef of a Michelin-starred restaurant, allowing visitors to enjoy the real world alongside this world of miniatures! -
Dinner Show Featuring Gagaku Court Music by Hideki Togi and Japanese Cuisine with an Illuminated Mikazuki Falls
Kusu, Oita Prefecture, will host a special tour based around the theme of “The Legend of Mikazuki Falls,” a Heian-period tale of true love in Kyoto. This tour offers abundant attractions for international tourists seeking to experience what makes Japan unique.
For two days, there will be dinner shows featuring live performances of gagaku ancient court music by Hideki Togi at Arashiyama Taki Shrine during the mid-autumn Harvest Moon, when the full moon shines brightest in the clear night sky. The Togi family have passed down gagaku court music from generation to generation since the Nara period 1,300 years ago. Hideki Togi, who inherited this tradition, has performed at court ceremonies and gagaku concerts held at the Imperial Palace throughout his career. He has also played a large role in promoting traditional Japanese culture and encouraging international goodwill. Sushi Kappo Yamanaka, a famous restaurant frequented by food connoisseurs from all over Japan since its opening in 1972, provides the cuisine for dinner shows. The seafood used for their Hakata sushi is procured from the Genkai Sea and other nearby coastal waters and is carefully selected by the restaurant's owner. The chefs will spare no expense in preparing your meal for this gem of an event. The dinner will also feature local Kusu Rice, which is the same type of rice specially offered to deities at the Daijosai Festival.
This event, featuring Japanese-style lighting of Mikazuki Falls and Arashiyama Taki Shrine, gagaku court music accompaniments by Hideki Togi, and a collaboration with local restaurants in Kusu town, will continue for the next two months.
The beauty of Mikazuki Falls and Arashiyama Taki Shrine, lit up in a quintessential Japanese style, makes for the perfect view to enjoy with the gagaku court music by Hideki Togi in the background, and is sure to be a hit on social media! This event offers a precious opportunity to experience the true depths and beauty of Japanese culture. Centered around luxurious Japanese tradition and history, this special event will make for unforgettable memories. -
Spectator Seating and Event Plans for Mynavi Tour de Kyushu 2024 Fukuoka Stage in Okagaki Town (Date of race: October 14, 2024)
The Mynavi Tour de Kyushu 2024 Fukuoka Stage (Okagaki Side) will take place on October 14, 2024, and there is an array of options for watching the race. Spectators can cheer the race on at event venues set up at various areas around the circular course, where there will be comfortable seating and as well as other ticketed options available.
(1) Spectator Seating With Overnight Accommodation: Reserved box seating around the course. Accommodation will be near the race venue.
*This option includes the Event Passport in Plan (4).
(2) Spectator Seating Only: Reserved box seating around the course.
*This option includes the Event Passport in Plan (4).
(3) Accommodation Plan: Watch the race from the comfort of your own suite at a hotel located along the course.
(4) Event Passport: Includes discount vouchers for food, drink, and merchandise.
(5) After Race Party: Mingle with some of the riders after the race at a dinner party.
Teams scheduled to participate in the dinner party are VC FUKUOKA from Fukuoka Prefecture, Sparkle OITA from Oita Prefecture, Astana of UCI WorldTeams, EF, and other winners of four different prizes. This plan includes the cost of accommodation and shuttle service to and from Fukuoka City or Kitakyushu City. Tickets for this event are limited to 100 people. -
Kaitori Daikichi Volleyball Nations League 2024 Fukuoka Interactive front row package
The anime “Haikyu!!” sparked a wave of newfound popularity in volleyball worldwide.
Now for the first time at an international tournament in Japan, you can root for your favorite players like never before with this exclusive interactive front-row seat package.
Fans can get up close and personal in the Excite and Premium S seats, and with exclusive access to the Special Cheer Zone and the Farewell Zone, they can cheer for their favorites up close and in person. The Casual Lounge is also available for fans to kick back, relax, and enjoy some food and drink before and after the matches, and with access to the Priority Lane, they will always be one step ahead of the line when it comes to the merchandise counter. This exclusive package, only available through the Volleyball Nations League, is packed with one-of-a-kind experiences that promise unforgettable moments.
Come cheer on your favorite players at the final preliminaries before the 2024 Paris Olympics as you make your way around Fukuoka and the rest of Japan.