A Large-Scale Event Space of Approx. 55 Tsubo Opens on the 1st Floor of Hakata Station! 'Ming Square' Has Been Newly Reborn.

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.

<Hakata In-Station Ming Overview> 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/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ming_hakata/ X: https://x.com/ming_hakata