@jroverse: 🏮 Hakata Bon Odori 2026 📍 Venue: JR Hakata Station Square 📅 Festival: August 4–16, 2026 ⏰ Festival hours: 5:00 PM–10:00 PM daily 💃 Bon Odori sessions: * 6:30–7:00 PM * 8:00–8:30 PM * 9:10–9:40 PM What to expect The Bon Odori takes place around a large yagura (櫓) in the middle of Hakata Station Square. It’s designed as a casual, open-to-everyone urban Bon Odori, so you don’t need to be an experienced dancer to join. The music includes the classic Tankō Bushi (炭坑節) as well as more modern/pop-style songs. Live Nowadaiko (野和太鼓) performances provide the traditional Japanese festival atmosphere. There are also yatai food stalls, kakigori, drinks, games and festival attractions, making it easy to combine dinner, sightseeing and Bon Odori in one visit. #BonOdori #HakataBonOdori #HakataSummerFestival #FukuokaSummer #FukuokaJapan