# Kurume Machitabi tourism expo

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kurume-machitabi-tourism-expo
> Updated: 2026-09-09T02:07:53.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Kurume City is preparing for its 20th annual ‘Machitabi’ tourism expo, scheduled to run from October to December 2026. The community-driven initiative features experiential travel programs developed by local residents, focusing on regional resources such as nature, agriculture, traditional crafts, and food culture.

The upcoming programs are organized into four themes: ‘Mastery and Industry’, ‘Beauty and History Exploration’, ‘Adventure Trips’, and ‘Culinary Charms’. Specific activities include indigo dyeing, Kurume Kasuri weaving, sake brewery tours, and Wagyu beef tastings. To promote the event, a ‘Machitabi Festa’ was scheduled for early September to provide early access to guidebooks and hands-on experiences.

In addition to the tourism expo, the Kurume City Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition titled ‘The Design Journey of Shuya Kahoku’, showcasing the work of the Kurume-born art director.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Kurume City to host tourism expo and Shuya Kahoku art exhibition

Kurume City will host the 20th Kurume Machi Tabi Hakurankai tourism event in late 2026, alongside an art exhibition by designer Shuya Kahoku at the Kurume City Museum of Art.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kurume-city-to-host-tourism-expo-and-shuya-kahoku-art-exhibition

### 2026-09-01: Kurume Machitabi Expo celebrates 20th anniversary with local travel programs

The 20th Kurume Machitabi Expo in Fukuoka will host a promotional ‘Machitabi Festa’ on September 5, 2026, with travel program reservations opening on September 9.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kurume-machitabi-expo-celebrates-20th-anniversary-with-local-travel-programs

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