Fukuoka's Golden Week to Become a “Giant Bar”: Japan's Largest Bar-Hopping Event “TACHINOMIST10” to be Held Across 92 Establishments

Japan's largest bar-hopping event, "TACHINOMIST10," will be held in Fukuoka and Seoul during Golden Week, featuring 102 establishments from Japan and Korea.

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■ 17 Days to Explore the City of Fukuoka. Held on the Largest Scale Ever!

Thinkingfor Inc. (Headquarters: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture; President and CEO: Kenji Ochimizu) will host "TACHINOMIST10," a standing bar-hopping event set in Fukuoka City, from Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 17, 2026.

This event is Japan's largest "bar-hopping event," where participants can freely visit participating establishments and enjoy drinks. No reservations or participation fees are required; you can easily join by simply paying for your food and drinks at each establishment.

The previous "TACHINOMIST9" recorded a total of 65,000 visitors. For this 10th installment, the event will be held as a cross-border event with a total of 102 establishments from Japan and Korea, including 92 in Fukuoka City, 1 in Asakura, and 9 in and around Seoul, South Korea.

During Golden Week, we will offer a new city exploration experience that connects the "food," "sake," and "people" of Fukuoka and Korea.

■ Highlights of This Year's Event

① Exclusive Collaboration Sake from a Globally Noted Distillery Appears

The event will feature "Asakura," an original sake developed jointly with SHINDO-LABO, a new distillery in Asakura, Fukuoka, that sends spirits to the world. This exclusive sake will be offered at almost all participating establishments.

Enjoy pairing locally produced craft spirits with the unique dishes of each establishment.

② Globally Popular Whisky "Dewar's 12 Year Old" Also Available

The world-renowned Scotch whisky "Dewar's 12 Year Old" will also be offered at many participating establishments.

Experience bar-hopping while comparing two distinguished spirits: a local craft and a global favorite.

③ Stamp Rally: Get Prizes Just by Visiting 3 Establishments

A stamp rally will be held during the event period. Collect stamps at participating establishments to receive exclusive merchandise.

・3 stamps: Limited edition sacoche

・7 stamps: Limited edition pouch

・10 stamps: Limited edition keyholder

There are various prizes available, including these immediate rewards, as well as popular T-shirts and caps.

Since you can get a prize by visiting just 3 establishments, even first-timers can easily participate.

What sets this event apart from others is that the more you visit, the more prizes you can earn.

We have prepared various prizes depending on the number of stamps collected.

Please check our website for more details.

https://souptruck-megusta.com/tachinomist/

■ Enjoy Freely. Explore the City at Your Own Pace

・No reservation required / Free participation

・Enjoy from around 500 to 2,000 yen per establishment

・Both daytime and nighttime drinking are OK

From long-established standing bars to trendy restaurants, a wide range of genres are participating, making it enjoyable for both beginners and seasoned bar-hoppers.

You can enjoy bar-hopping in your own style, whether it's "just 3 establishments in one day" or "conquering them slowly over the event period."

【Smooth Bar-Hopping with the Dedicated App】

Using the dedicated app "TACHI-MAP," you can check the business hours of participating establishments and which ones are currently open in real-time. You can choose your next destination without hesitation.

▼App Download

https://souptruck-megusta.com/application/

Event Overview

・Name: TACHINOMIST10

・Period: Friday, May 1, 2026 - Sunday, May 17, 2026

・Held Areas: Various locations in Fukuoka City + around Seoul, South Korea

・Number of Participating Establishments: 93 in Fukuoka + 9 in Korea

・Official Website: https://souptruck-megusta.com/tachinomist/

・Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tachinomist.tm/

■ From Kenji Ochimizu, Organizer

~ Making Standing Bars a Culture in Fukuoka ~

We want to spread the casualness of standing bars and the joy of bar-hopping, elevating Fukuoka to a "world gourmet city" like San Sebastián in Spain.

With this vision, "TACHINOMIST," Japan's largest standing bar event, is finally celebrating its monumental 10th anniversary!

This event is a challenge to establish the wonderful culture of "standing bars" in Fukuoka.

Let's make this 10th milestone the most exciting one yet!

"Fukuoka's standing bars: more freedom, more fun, and to the world."

I look forward to toasting with all of you at this memorable 10th event!

■ Hashtags

#Tachinomist #FukuokaGourmet #BarHopping #FukuokaTourism

FAQ

When will TACHINOMIST10 be held?

It will be held for 17 days during Golden Week, from Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Is there a participation fee?

No reservation or participation fee is required. You can easily join by simply paying for your food and drinks at each establishment.

What are the prizes for the stamp rally?

Various exclusive goods are available, such as a limited sacoche for 3 stamps, a limited pouch for 7 stamps, and a limited keyholder for 10 stamps.