ACTIVITY&CULTURE

Discover Japan for yourself with our activity and culture program!
Make the most of seasonal and local events and immerse yourself in Japanese culture as you study the language.

ACTIVITIES

Outdoor Activities

Fukuoka is a unique city that combines historical objects such as castles, temples and shrines with modern technology. Enjoy both sides of ‘Japan’ in Fukuoka!

Spring
mountain climbing, cherry-blossom viewing, etc.
Summer
Sunflower viewing, Itoshima excursion, etc.
Autumn
leaf viewing, vegetable harvest experience, etc
Winter
onsen excursion, making mochi, etc
Social Activities

Many local Japanese students and professionals join our school social activities, so they are the ideal events to make local friends!

  • Karaoke
  • Local student city tour
  • Games nights
  • Movies
  • Cafe hang-outs
  • Visiting local restaurants
  • International parties
  • And more…
Gourmet Activities

Many people from all over the world visit Fukuoka. You can experience a lot of traditional and region-specific food culture. Enjoy the unique flavours of Fukuoka!

  • Fukuoka is known for its street food! Enjoy a pub crawl tour sampling gourmet street food.
  • Tour of recommended ramen shops not listed in guidebooks
  • Fukuoka’s ‘Motsunabe’’, a must-try at least once.
  • Enjoy freshly made mentaiko with a poppy texture that’s addictive!
  • And more…
Tour Activities

At JaLS GROUP FUKUOKA CAMPUS, we run many day trips, and even overnight stays. Throughout the year, there are also many local festivals to enjoy in Fukuoka.

  • Hakata bus tour Itoshima sightseeing
  • Nokoshima tourism
  • Mojiko sightseeing
  • And more…

CULTURE

Taiko
Drumming
Explore the traditional style of Japanese drumming that is so famous all over the world and try your own hand at keeping rhythm and perfecting your technique.
Tea
Ceremony
Enjoy one of the most classically renown Japanese cultural experiences and begin to understand the meanings behind the deep tradition.
Kimono
Enjoy wearing traditional Japanese clothing and learn how to wear for yourself. Afterwards, enjoy photo opportunities and some local sightseeing in full kimono!
Sushi
Making
Learn how to make the most famous of all Japanese foods: sushi! It’s a lot harder than it looks, but a lesson from a professional will help you to go a long way.
Kado
“Kado” is said to have originated from the tea ceremony. The time you spend arranging flowers while being mindful of the seasonal flowers is a time where you can enjoy facing yourself.
Kendo
Enjoy one of the most loved Japanese martial arts and take part in a basic kendo class. Learn the foundational skills you need to keep progressing in the future too.