Kokura Castle Criterium Events on October 6, 2023
On the day of the Kokura Castle Criterium, we will be hosting various exciting events, including stage performances by special guests, booths from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kitakyushu City, gourmet food from various food trucks, and more!
In addition to enjoying the races, we invite you to visit the event venue and join in the festivities!
Date: October 6, 2023 (Friday), from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Kitakyushu City Hall North Side Space
Event Highlights:
Stage Events:
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- 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Talk show with Mr. Watanabe Kousuke, the author of “Yowamushi Pedal”
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- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Introduction of participating teams by Mr. Watanabe Kousuke
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- 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Live performance of the theme song from “Yowamushi Pedal” (performed by Mr. Yuusuke Sakaeba)
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- 4:15 PM – 4:30 PM: Performance by the Kokura Castle Samurai Team
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- 4:45 PM – 5:00 PM: Performance by the Fukuoka University Taiko Drumming Team “Kobu Saru”
Please note that the content of stage events may be subject to change.
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Other Events:
- 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM: Sale of “Yowamushi Pedal” charity tote bags and autograph session with Mr. Watanabe Kousuke
This will be available at a limited collaboration goods sales booth.
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Booth Exhibits:
| Booth Name | Content |
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| Tanga-ichiba Shopping Street | seafood products, panel exhibitions, etc. |
| Kokura Brewing | craft beer brewed on-site |
| JA Zenno Farm Fuku-ren (musubime) | vegetables and processed products, sale and tasting of Yame tea, distribution of oranges |
| JA Zenno Farm Fuku-ren (Livestock) | grilled wagyu beef |
| Fukuoka Prefectural Dairy Farming Cooperative | Soft-serve ice cream, iced coffee, milk, yogurt |
| Nogisai Cooperative | fried chicken |
| Hakata Ichiban Dori | grilled chicken skewers |
| Fukuoka Prefecture One Health Certification | Poster display, pamphlet distribution, PR video screening |
| Chinese Bar Warrior Takiyu | soupless tantanmen and rice flour meat buns |
| Fukuoka Prefecture Rice Flour Protein (Sun Foods) | protein products made with rice flour |
| Fukuoka Prefecture Fisheries Cooperative Federation & Fukuoka Ariake Fisheries Cooperative Federation | dishes like Buri (yellowtail) flakes, sale of Fukuoka Ariake seaweed |
| Fukuoka Prefecture Life Safety Division / Fukuoka Prefectural Police | Poster display, pamphlet distribution, helmet exhibition (try-on experience), bicycle simulator |
| One Health Booth (Fukuoka Prefecture) | Poster display, pamphlet and leaflet distribution |
| Fukuoka Prefecture Fisheries Promotion Division | Pamphlet and booklet distribution |
| Fukuoka Prefecture Tourism Promotion Division | Poster display, pamphlet, and novelty item distribution |
| Limited Collaboration Goods Sales Booth (Yowamushi Pedal) | Sale of limited collaboration goods from “Yowamushi Pedal” |
Please note that the content of booth exhibits may be subject to change.
- Food Trucks:
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- Approximately 10 food trucks will be selling various food and beverages.
For more details, please visit the Fukuoka Prefecture website here.