[2023 Golden Week Fukuoka Event Information] Asian food stall festival and bread market! "Marinoa Golden Festival"

Far away is good, but nearby is good too. Why not head out to Marinoa City Fukuoka this Golden Week?

Various events will be held for nine days from Saturday, April 29th (national holiday) to Sunday, May 7th, 2023, under the title "Marinoa Golden Festival."

Authentic Asian food from 10 stores in 6 countries! "Asian Yatai Festival" (Marinoa City Fukuoka)

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This is the first time for the Asian Food Stall Festival to be held. You can enjoy local cuisine from six countries, including China, Taiwan, Korea, India, Nepal, and Vietnam, all at once in an exotic venue that recreates Asian food stalls with plastic chairs and lots of colorful lanterns that you would expect to see at Asian food stalls.

The dishes will be served at 10 popular Asian food establishments in Fukuoka. From classic dishes that are well-known in Japan to more unusual dishes, you can enjoy an extraordinary time while feeling like you're traveling through Asia.

Vietnam
・HANOI CAFE (Tanotsu, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City) Cafe menu, Vietnamese beer
・Southern Cross (Hakata Station South, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City) Banh mi, rice vermicelli
・Miss Saigon (Yoshizuka, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City) Pho, Vietnamese beer

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■Korea
・CHOA CAFE (Nishinakasu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City) Waffles, cafe menu
・GOGOCHICKEN (Onojo City) Korean chicken, Korean beer

■ China
・Ko Chongqing (Yoshizuka, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City) Chinese dim sum cuisine

■ Taiwan
・Koushokudo (Tojinmachi, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City) Lu Rou Fan, Taiwanese beer
・Food and Agriculture Acrobat Group (running food stalls based in Fukuoka City), Taiwan Ji-Pai, Taiwan Beer

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India
・Indian Restaurant & BAR Gaule (Fukuoka City) Indian curry

■Nepal (Asian creative cuisine)
・mama curry (Takasago, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka) Mapo Keema Curry (made with Nepalese curry)

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[Period] April 29, 2023 (Sat/Holiday) to May 7, 2023 (Sun)
[Time] 11:00-20:00 *18:00 on the last day
[Location] Outlet Building III Square
*The event will be held rain or shine (some content may not be held).

Golden Week is even more affordable than usual! Up to 80% off with the Golden Sale

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More than 100 stores will participate in the "Golden Sale" with discounts of up to 80%. Spring and summer fashion items that you can use right now, popular outdoor products, kitchen goods, and other items will be available at outlet prices.

[Period] April 29, 2023 (Sat/Holiday) to May 7, 2023 (Sun)
[Number of participating stores] 105 stores
[Discount rate] Up to 80% off

"Bread Marche" is a dream festival where you can buy products from popular stores all at once

The Bread Marche will be held for two days only, on Saturday, April 29th and Sunday, April 30th, 2023, and will bring together famous bread shops from Fukuoka Prefecture, including Panstock.

A total of 13 stores will have different breads on offer each day. This is your chance to buy products from popular bakeries all at once!

Photo: Marinoa City Fukuoka *Photos from past events

■29th only
・WAKUMUSUBI (Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City)
・Moropan (Minami-ku, Fukuoka City)

■ 30-day limited edition
・THE ROOTS neighborhood bakery (Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City)
・GRANDIR (Sawara-ku, Fukuoka City)

■29th and 30th
・Panstock (Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City)

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・Furufuru (Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City)
・Yakichi (Minami-ku, Fukuoka City)
・Domu Forest (Itoshima City)
・Koume Bakery (Itoshima City)
・Cachet (Itoshima City)
・Lombrage Bigare (Onojo City)
・Labrioche (Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City)
・Rodiura Bakery (Sawara-ku, Fukuoka City)

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[Period] April 29th (Saturday/Holiday), 30th (Sunday), 2023
[Time] 11:00 ~ until sold out
[Location] Outlet Building I, 2nd floor, in front of "ABC-MART OUTLET"
[Number of stores] Total of 13 stores during the period
【Notes】
*Numbered tickets will be distributed to avoid overcrowding.
■ Numbered ticket distribution starts: 10:00 each day *Ends while stocks last
■ Distribution location: Outlet Building I, 2F "ABC-MART OUTLET" near the side shutter
* Up to 5 items can be purchased per person
*From 1:30pm, general sales will also be held for those who do not have numbered tickets.

Enjoy the Arita-Hasami Outlet Pottery Market without having to go to the site

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This is a popular event where pottery from Saga Prefecture's "Arita ware" and Nagasaki Prefecture's "Hasami ware" are gathered in large numbers. You can enjoy the atmosphere of the pottery market without going to the actual place.

[Period] Friday, April 21, 2023 to Sunday, May 7, 2023
[Time] 10:00-18:00
[Location] Outlet Building I, 1F Step Square
[Participating pottery manufacturers] Yuwa, Kosoyo, Eisen

There's plenty of kids' content too!

Touch and Excite! A huge collection of insects from around the world

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You can encounter rare insects from all over the world, including the world's largest rhinoceros beetle, the Hercules beetle, the rainbow stag beetle, and the giraffe stag beetle.

[Period] April 29, 2023 (Sat/Holiday) to May 7, 2023 (Sun)
[Time] 10:00-17:00
[Location] Outlet II Building 1F, next to "Kurashiki Coffee Shop"
[Admission fee] 600 yen for ages 3 and over

Fluffy playground track slider

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A play area that children will love will be available for five days only!

[Period] May 3rd, 2023 (Wednesday/Holiday) to May 7th, 2023 (Sunday)
[Time] 11:00-16:00 each day *Cancelled in case of rain or strong winds
[Location] Next to "BEAMS OUTLET" in Outlet Building III
[Participation fee] 200 yen / 5 minutes per person
[Target age] 4 years old to 4th grade of elementary school
【Notes】
*Registration may close early if it is crowded.
*The playground equipment can accommodate up to 6 people. Waiting times may occur.

[Advance registration required] Get ahead of summer! "Sea Kayaking for Parents and Children" experience class that even beginners can enjoy

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From May 3rd (Wednesday, holiday) to 5th (Friday, holiday), 2023, there will be a sea kayaking experience class where you can paddle around on the ocean in a two-seater kayak. It's rare to be able to experience this in the city.

Advance registration is required. It's first come first served, so if you're interested, apply early!

【期間】2023年5月3日（水・祝）～5日（金・祝）
【場 所】西福岡マリーナマリノア会場
【時 間】第1回 10：30～11：20／第2回 13：00～13：50／第3回 14：00～14：50
【定 員】各日各回ペア5組（10名）
※先着順、定員に達し次第〆切。
※小学生の子どもと保護者ペアでの参加が必須。
【参加費】1人1,500円（乗船者のみ）
【参加方法】申し込みはHPから（https://marinoacity.com/event/seakayak/）
【お問合せ】西福岡マリーナマリノア TEL 092-885-2288
【主催】福岡地区マリンスポーツ実行委員会

Even more savings on weekends and holidays! 3 hours of free parking campaign

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Only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from April 29th to May 7th, 2023, parking fees plus 1 hour free will be offered with a receipt for spending 5,000 yen or more (tax included, can be combined) in the building on the same day. On weekends and holidays, parking is usually free for 2 hours, so by participating in this campaign, you can get a total of 3 hours of free parking!

You can enjoy shopping and eating and drinking at a more leisurely pace.

[Period] Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays only from April 29th (Saturday, national holiday) to May 7th (Sunday), 2023 *Free for 5 hours on weekdays
[Time] 10:00-20:00
[Location] Special counter near the information desk on the 1st floor of Outlet Building I
[How to participate] Present a receipt for purchases of 5,000 yen or more (tax included, combined purchases can be made) and your Marinoa City Fukuoka parking ticket at the special counter on the day of the event.
【Notes】
*Limited to one time per parking ticket.
*Stores that cannot issue receipts on the day are excluded (Sky Wheel Ferris Wheel, Taito Station, Gashacoco, and some other special event stores)
*When using the parking fee discount service, please be careful not to use the pre-payment machine until you leave the parking lot. Charges may be incurred.
*It may take some time depending on the congestion situation.

Marinoa City Fukuoka is full of exciting events. Be sure to check it out. (Text/ARNE Editorial Department)

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