Why Fukuoka is Called a Music CityFukuoka has long been known as “Music City.” The region has produced many famous artists, and music has always been woven into everyday life here. To bring them all together, “Fukuoka Music Month” was launched in 2014, a collaboration between organizers and the city. Fukuoka Music Monthhttps://f-musicmonth.jp/This year, along with live events every weekend, there’s a new collaboration with the streaming service Spotify. Isla de Salsa (September 20, 2025)https://isladesalsa.com/Since 2002, Music City Tenjin has grown into one of Kyushu’s largest music festivals. Music City Tenjin (September 27–28, 2025)https://www.musiccitytenjin.com/