[Ogori City, Fukuoka Prefecture] Loved by the community for 4 years: Play the street piano during Golden Week!

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  • [Ogori City, Fukuoka Prefecture] Loved by the community for 4 years: Play the street piano during Golden Week!
  • Ogori City in Fukuoka Prefecture is inviting people to play the "HEIKICHI Piano," a street piano made from a grand piano donated by a citizen, at Aeon Ogori Shopping Center during Golden Week. This free event aims for regional revitalization and cultural promotion.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: May 1, 2026

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Ogori City in Fukuoka Prefecture is inviting people to play the "HEIKICHI Piano," a street piano made from a grand piano donated by a citizen, at Aeon Ogori Shopping Center during Golden Week. This free event aims for regional revitalization and cultural promotion.

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[Ogori City, Fukuoka Prefecture] Loved by the community for 4 years: Play the street piano during Golden Week! (May 1, 2026), PR Times
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May 1, 2026
Ogori City in Fukuoka Prefecture is inviting people to play the "HEIKICHI Piano," a street piano made from a grand piano donated by a citizen, at Aeon Ogori Shopping Center during Golden Week. This free event aims for regional revitalization and cultural promotion.
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Street Piano Donation Ceremony (May 1, 2022)

In 2022, Ogori City received a donation of a grand piano from a citizen. Driven by the donor's wish to "let many people touch the piano and bring bright news to Ogori," it has been utilized as a street piano that anyone can play.

Why not play the piano in Ogori City during Golden Week?

Installation Venue: Amanogawa Plaza, Aeon Ogori Shopping Center (110 Oho Yumiya, Ogori City)

Available Hours: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM - 9:00 PM
(Please note that playing may not be possible due to in-store events or other circumstances.)

Usage Fee: Free

Requests for Use:

・Please share the piano, aiming for about 10 minutes per person.

・Please play gently, being considerate of those around you.

・Please refrain from bringing other instruments for ensemble playing or singing.

・Please do not open the piano lid. Also, please close the keyboard cover after use.

・Commercial activities such as selling tickets or goods, or soliciting tips, as well as acts contrary to public order and morals, are prohibited.

HEIKICHI Piano

Street Piano "HEIKICHI Piano"

What is HEIKICHI?
The piano donor is a person who loves cats very much. They have also dedicated themselves to cat protection activities. Like Heikichi, the signboard cat in front of Nishitetsu Ogori Station, after whom the piano is named, it is hoped that this piano will be loved by everyone.

Signboard cat Heikichi in front of Nishitetsu Ogori Station (April 2026) Same (March 2026)

See details

[Inquiries]

Ogori City Hall, Commerce and Tourism Division

TEL: 0942-73-9103

Instagram (@heikichi_piano)

Reference: Ogori City Tourism Guide (https://www.crossroadfukuoka.jp/areaguide/ogori-shi)

[Issued by]

Chikugo Area Tourism Council

(Secretariat: Kurume City Hall, Tourism and International Affairs Division)

TEL: 0942-30-9137, FAX: 0942-30-9707

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Ogori City in Fukuoka Prefecture is inviting people to play the "HEIKICHI Piano," a street piano made from a grand piano donated by a citizen, at Aeon Ogori Shopping Center during Golden Week. This free event aims for regional revitalization and cultural promotion.

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Ogori City in Fukuoka Prefecture is inviting people to play the "HEIKICHI Piano," a street piano made from a grand piano donated by a citizen, at Aeon Ogori Shopping Center during Golden Week. This free event aims for regional revitalization and cultural promotion.

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PR Times: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000610.000041975.html | May 1, 2026

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