Bringing flowers and greenery into everyday life
~Embrace nature and flowers in everyday life~
From March to May 2022, the 38th National Urban Greening Fair Kumamoto Fair was held across three main venues in the city: the Downtown Area, Waterfront Area, and Mountain Area, all symbolizing the greenery, water, history, and culture of Kumamoto. The event featured a wide variety of exhibits and hands-on activities centered around flowers and greenery, drawing in many visitors.
Building on this legacy, the "Kumamoto Flower Expo" is set to be held again this year, continuing from the success of last year.
※The National Urban Greening Fair, one of Japan’s largest flower and greenery festivals, was initiated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism in 1983 and has been hosted in different cities across Japan each year since then.
Event Dates
2025
November15th(Sat) November24th(Mon)
Kumamoto HANAHAKU 2025 Theme
Connected by Flowers and Greenery The Smiles of Everyone
Kumamoto Hanahaku 2025 aims to shift from a government-initiated event into one that is organized by the citizens, where each and every person can play an active role. In addition to workshops and volunteer activities where anyone can participate proactively, we hope that people will feel a closer connection to flowers and greenery through self-planned and self-proposed events.
We strive to promote regional revitalization and exchange among citizens by sharing the appeal of flowers and greenery through a diverse array of seasonal and year-round events.
Event Areas
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Downtown Area Hanabata Square and Surrounding City CenterPhotogenic spots for flowers and greenery will pop up throughout the city, providing a relaxing space for all visitors to enjoy.
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Waterfront Area Suizenji Ezu Lake Park (Including the Zoo and Botanical Gardens) Events brimming with the charm of flowers and greenery will be held at venues around Lake Ezu, including the Kumamoto City Zoological and Botanical Gardens, the Janes’ Residence, and other locations!
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Mountain Area Takumasan Mountain AreaThe mountains surrounding Kumamoto will serve as the venue, where visitors can enjoy nature's charms through activities that make the most of the mountainous resources.