2026/03/03

Namaste Fukuoka 2026 — Celebrating 10 Years of India-Japan Cultural Friendship


 

Namaste Fukuoka 2026 — Celebrating 10 Years of India-Japan Cultural Friendship
10th Anniversary

Namaste Fukuoka

ナマステ 福岡 2026

Celebrating 10 Years of India-Japan Cultural Friendship

日印文化交流10周年記念 — 九州最大規模のインド文化フェスティバル

📅 April 11–12, 2026
📍 Tenjin Chuo Park, Fukuoka
🎫 Free Entry / 入場無料
Rain or Shine / 雨天決行

A Decade of Color, Flavor & Friendship

This spring, under the cherry blossoms of Tenjin Chuo Park, Namaste Fukuoka returns for a landmark 10th edition — two days of authentic Indian culture, cuisine, music, and dance in the heart of Fukuoka city. Since its humble beginnings in 2016, this festival has grown into Kyushu's largest Indian cultural celebration, welcoming around 24,000 visitors last year alone.

10th
Anniversary Edition
第10回記念大会
25K+
Expected Visitors
来場見込数
20+
Stage Performances
ステージ出演

What Awaits You

🎭

Dance & Music

Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Bollywood dance, sitar, taiko drums, J-Pop, beatbox and more across two packed days of live performances.

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Authentic Cuisine

Over 10 food stalls serving curry, naan, South Indian specialties, spice-infused delights from across the subcontinent.

🛍️

Bazaar & Crafts

Handcrafted jewelry, accessories, spices, and cultural goods from 9 market booths.

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Yoga Sessions

Morning yoga by Purvi Jhaveri / ABUNDANCE — both days from 10:30. All welcome, no experience needed.

Henna Art

Free traditional mehndi body art by skilled artists. A beautiful souvenir to wear home.

👗

Saree Experience

Try on colorful traditional Indian attire and snap a photo at the Taj Mahal Love Frame photo spot.

10th Anniversary Opening

The official opening ceremony takes place on Saturday, April 11 at 12:00, featuring a special 10th anniversary ribbon-cutting and traditional lamp-lighting ceremony. Distinguished guests include representatives from the Consulate General of India, Fukuoka and the Governor of Fukuoka Prefecture.

✈️

Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines joins as an official sponsor for the first time in 2026, strengthening the bridge between India and Japan.

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Lamp Lighting

A traditional Indian lamp-lighting inauguration marking a decade of cultural friendship and the start of the festival.

10 Years of Namaste Fukuoka

2016

Born as a small community event introducing Indian culture through music, food, and friendship.

2017

Recognized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as an India-Japan Friendship Year event. Expanded to two days.

2018

Received co-hosting approval from the Consulate General of India in Osaka-Kobe. Classical dance, Bollywood, and food created a colorful celebration.

2019

Introduced eco-friendly operations. Became one of Kyushu's most unique India-Japan cultural festivals.

2020

Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021–2022

Moved online via YouTube, sharing dance, music, and culture with audiences worldwide.

2023

The festival returned to Tenjin Central Park with live performances, food, and joyful crowds.

2024–2025

Expanded further with more performers, cultural experiences, and around 24,000 visitors in 2025.

2026

10th Anniversary. The biggest Namaste Fukuoka yet — celebrating a decade of building bridges between India and Japan.

Two Days of Non-Stop Entertainment

🟠 Saturday, April 11

4月11日(土)10:00〜18:00
10:00Opening / オープニング
10:50Yoga / Curtain Raiser of IDY 2026 — Abundance Lifestyle Home
11:25福岡大学和太鼓部 鼓舞猿 (Japanese Drum Club Kobozaru Fukuoka University)
12:00★ OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY ★ 公式開会式
12:20BOLLYQE — Bollywood Semi Classical
12:30Lotus Lotus 南インド古典舞踊教室 (South Indian Classical Dance)
12:45ABUNDANCE — Bollywood Dance
13:05Fashion Show & VIP Photo Session
13:30インドボリウッドダンス TEAM ニラ (Indian Bollywood Dance — TEAM Neela)
13:50福岡ボリウッド同好会 (Fukuoka Bollywood Fan Club)
14:10インド伝統古典音楽シタール演奏 (Indian Classical Music — Sitar)
14:30山口光貴 — J-Pop Live
15:05Yushi — Guitar Performance
15:30BOLLYQE — Bollywood Dance
15:55Bollywood Karaoke
16:05福岡支援太鼓団 海馬 (Fukuoka Support Taiko Group Kaiba)
16:50Star Rabbits + すまいるきゃんでぃ
17:05大江戸玉すだれ (oeedo tamasudare)
17:10Pokhriyal Brothers — Beatbox
17:25ABUNDANCE — Bollywood Dance
17:45Bollywood Finale — TEAM ニラ
18:00エンディング / Ending

🟢 Sunday, April 12

4月12日(日)10:00〜17:00
10:00Opening / オープニング
10:30Yoga / Curtain Raiser of IDY 2026 — Abundance Lifestyle Home
11:25Fusion Dance Factory
11:58Taiko — 夢来咲輝
12:31Hero Show — ばってんジャー
12:49ボリウッドダンス (Bollywood Dance) SILICA Dance Academy
13:07ガンガーインド舞踊スタジオ (Ganga Indian Dance Studio)
13:30東インド古典舞踊 Odissi / Ayumi & Izumi (East Indian Classical Dance)
13:53インド伝統古典音楽シタール演奏 (Indian Classical Music — Sitar)
14:11Lotus Lotus 南インド古典舞踊教室 (South Indian Classical Dance)
14:16Vande Mataram — Collaboration of Bharatanatyam & Odissi
14:24Bollywood Dance / Dance Team Bijoux
14:57ABUNDANCE Bollywood Dance
15:15ガネーシャストゥティ / 南インド古典舞踊 / スタジオピッパラ (Ganesh Stutti / South Indian Classical Dance / Studio Pippara)
15:28Street Dance / BUBBLES feat. E.O.L
15:36Bollywood Dance — Harica Naomi★ Bollywood Dance Troup
15:59Isabelle Dance Academy
16:17南インド映画ダンス by Jil☆Jil☆Mariyanmans
16:35Bollywood Finale — TEAM ニラ
16:50Grand Finale Dance
17:00エンディング / Ending

Food, Market & Activity Booths

The venue features 27 zones spread across Tenjin Chuo Park, with food stalls, craft markets, cultural experience areas, and the main stage. Here's the full booth lineup:

  Food & Drink 飲食   Goods & Crafts 物販   Other その他
1 GarageBosco
2 Naazindocrafts
3 ramah
4 Alapadma
5 アジアハンター (Asia Hunter)
6 achiBarre
7 SuganKesar
8 Shanti ban
9 飴色乃恋 (Ameiro no Koi)
10 楽園晩御飯 (Paradise Dinner)
11 銀座珈琲本店 (Ginza Coffee Main Store)
12 106サウスインディアン (106 South Indian)
13 スラージ (SURAJ)
14 南インド料理ダルマサーガラ (Dharma Sagar)
15 インド料理ビスヌ (Indian Cuisine Vishnu)
16 SPICE CARAVAN
17 mama curry
18 Naan House
19 Tevora
20 日本エデュテック (Nippon Edutech)
21 JOPIAC
22 Consulate Office
23 Japan Airlines
24 サリー着付け無料体験 (Free Saree Trial)
25 ヘナアート無料体験 (Free Henna Art)
26 本部 (Event Headquarters)
27 ゴミ回収所 / Garbage

Supporters & Partners

Consulate General of India, Fukuoka(在福岡インド総領事館)・Fukuoka Prefecture(福岡県)・Fukuoka City(福岡市)・Japan-India Association(公益財団法人日印協会)・Fukuoka India Friendship Association / FIFA(福岡インド友好協会)・FOSA(福岡県留学生会)・Habitat Fukuoka(ハビタット福岡市民の会)・JOPIAC(インド文化芸術振興機構)・Nishinippon Shimbun(西日本新聞社)・India Tourism Office, Tokyo(インド政府観光局)・Japan Airlines(日本航空)

Join Us This Spring

When / 日程 April 11 (Sat) 10:00–18:00
April 12 (Sun) 10:00–17:00
Where / 場所 Tenjin Chuo Park
天神中央公園
Contact / お問合せ namastefukuoka@gmail.com
TEL: 090-9499-8681

Hosted by Namaste Fukuoka Executive Committee / ナマステ福岡実行委員会

Supported by Consulate General of India, Fukuoka / 在福岡インド総領事館

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