Mercure Fukuoka Munakata Resort & Spa to Host Golden Week Limited-Time Events Featuring Traditional Hakata Oshiage Crafting and Mentaiko Making Experience

Mercure Fukuoka Munakata Resort & Spa, located in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture, will host a series of events during the Golden Week period from April 29 to May 5, 2026. These events focus on the culture and food unique to Fukuoka and Munakata. 1. **Hakata Oshiage Crafting Workshop:** Participants can experience making "Hakata Oshiage," a traditional Fukuoka craft. The workshop will be led by Yumiko Shimizu, a third-generation Hakata Oshiage artist. Date: May 3, 2026; Fee: 3,800 JPY. 2. **Mentaiko Making Experience:** In collaboration with Umeya, a local mentaiko manufacturer, participants will learn about the history and production process of mentaiko and create their own. Date: May 4, 2026; Fee: 3,000 JPY (day visitors) / 1,500 JPY (hotel guests). 3. **Chocolate Tasting Program:** UMEYA BRAINERY, a Bean to Bar Chocolate specialist, will lead a program to learn about cacao origins and characteristics through chocolate tasting. 4. **Other Activities:** Kids barista experience, raw sweets parfait making.