A Large-Scale Event Space of Approx. 55 Tsubo Opens on the 1st Floor of Hakata Station! 'Ming Square' Has Been Newly Reborn.
'Ming Square' on the 1st floor of JR Hakata Station has been renewed into a 55-tsubo event space. It aims to host diverse events like markets and PR campaigns, offering a hub for regional industries and real-life experiences amidst high daily foot traffic.
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Overall image of Ming Square
Image of an event at Ming Square
In the renewed Ming Square, a wide variety of projects such as special events, markets, and hands-on experiential events can be rolled out. We will develop it as a hub that generates new discoveries and liveliness in everyday life.
[Overview]
Name: Ming Square
Location: 1F JR Hakata Station, 1-1 Hakataeki-chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Usable Area: 55 tsubo (181 m²)
Purposes of Use: Group events (product fairs, markets), single-store events, PR events, exhibitions, consultation sessions, workshops, etc.
Conditions of Use: Please check the overview page below for details.
Ming Square Overview Page
Inquiries and applications can also be made here.
[Event Schedule]
"Ming Spring Great Pottery Market"
Period: Monday, April 27, 2026 - Sunday, May 10, 2026
Time: 11:00 - 21:00 *Closes at 20:00 on the final day
Kyushu's pottery gathers at the renewed Ming Square!
Centering on Hasami ware from Nagasaki Prefecture and Arita ware from Saga Prefecture, practical and stylish pottery that is easy to use for everyday dining will be available.
Event Schedule
Please check here for future schedules.
[Points of Event Space 'Ming Square']
1. Excellent location on the 1st floor of Hakata Station; speedy load-in and load-out
2. Visited by a wide range of customer demographics (age, residence)
3. An indoor, in-station section unaffected by the weather
4. Capable of accommodating various section layout formations
5. Ideal for test marketing
*Average daily visitors to Ming: Approx. 63,000
➡ This leads not only to sales but also to the PR and branding of products/services, and customer acquisition.
[Background of Event Space 'Ming Square' Renewal]
1. As a facility that colors everyday life
Ming has many visitors comprising commuters and locals, and is frequently used for daily needs. We aim to be a sales floor that constantly changes and offers new discoveries.
2. Strengthening and supporting the transmission of regional industries
We promote its use as a place where regional businesses/producers and customers can connect directly. The demand for product exhibitions and regional promotional events is continuously increasing.
3. Strengthening the experiential value unique to physical stores
Precisely because we are in an era where e-commerce is becoming the mainstream, we want to deliver the value of communication and purchasing experiences to our customers. In recent years, providing experiences (workshops, tastings, hands-on events) has become especially popular.
One of Kyushu's largest souvenir destinations located on the 1st floor of JR Hakata Station.
Stocking everything from snacks, sweets, mentaiko, a supermarket, food, and deli items, it is a commercial facility bustling with a variety of customers, including locals, tourists, and inbound travelers.
Operating Hours: 9:00 - 21:00
Number of Stores: 93 stores
Opening: December 1, 1963
Operating Company: Hakata Station Building Co., Ltd.
WEB: https://www.ming.or.jp/
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