Spring Nanakusa-gayu Tasting at Fukuoka Zoo & Botanical Garden

Fukuoka Zoo & Botanical Garden in Minami Park, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, holds this annual event the day before Jan 7. Following the Japanese tradition of eating nanakusa in early spring to pray for good health, the botanical garden serves nanakusa-gayu porridge at Botanical Life Square and displays the seven spring herbs. As of 2024 it was in its 34th year, free for the first 200 visitors, with tickets distributed from 9am at the entrance plaza. The 2026 edition was again held on Jan 6, the day before Jan 7.