Experience Local Vibes with Sake, Music & Bites at THE LIVELY FUKUOKA HAKATA – Starting August 1!
Special music performances in collaboration with MUSIC CITY COUNCIL OF FUKUOKA and original food menus available for just one coin.
Starting Friday, August 1, 2025, THE LIVELY FUKUOKA HAKATA will launch a new concept event called “Sound Sake Stand.”
An extraordinary two-hour evening experience presented by THE LIVELY FUKUOKA HAKATA
This exciting new event, “Sound Sake Stand,” is designed to enhance the guest experience with a special two-hour evening session. It will be held during the same time as the free beer service that has been offered exclusively to hotel guests and has received great feedback. The event reimagines Fukuoka’s famous standing-drink culture in a hotel setting and is open to both locals and travelers.
The first-floor lounge will host the event every night from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Guests can enjoy local sake and specialty drinks in a casual standing style, along with original food options available for just one coin. Music performances by artists and DJs will bring energy to the evening atmosphere.
The music is presented in collaboration with MUSIC CITY COUNCIL OF FUKUOKA, featuring artists and DJs registered with the curation media “OTOJIRO.” Genres like Jazz, Hip-Hop, R&B, and House will rotate nightly, creating a different vibe each day. Don’t miss the chance to encounter music by local artists that can only be experienced that night.
In addition, the space will be decorated with seasonal floral art, adding a dynamic visual element that changes with every visit. Enjoy an extraordinary experience in the stylish lobby lounge that could only happen at THE LIVELY FUKUOKA HAKATA.
This event is open to everyone, including non-staying guests. Whether you’re a local resident or visiting Hakata as a tourist, feel free to drop by and enjoy this unique two-hour crossover of local and hotel culture.
Event Information
- 【Event Name】Sound Sake Stand
- 【Dates】Starting Friday, August 1, 2025 (ongoing)
- 【Time】5:00 PM – 7:00 PM daily (DJ performances: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM)
- 【Location】1st Floor Bar, THE LIVELY FUKUOKA HAKATA
- 【Entry】Free (Food & Drinks available for purchase)
- Note: Free beer will be served to hotel guests from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
- 【Organized in collaboration with】MUSIC CITY COUNCIL OF FUKUOKA
※Details about DJ performances will be shared via the hotel’s official Instagram.
Food & Drink Menu
■ 8 original food items under 500 yen (tax included)
Enjoy a special menu created with ingredients unique to Fukuoka, showcasing the charm of the local area.
Two standout dishes are the “Sesame Mackerel Can” and the “Mentaiko Manju.”
“Sesame Mackerel Can” is a fun take on Hakata’s famous sesame mackerel, served in a can-style presentation. This creates a casual, approachable feel perfect for standing-style dining, offering a new way to enjoy this local dish.
“Mentaiko Manju” is inspired by Fukuoka’s flour-based food culture, which includes udon, soba, and manju. Focusing on manju, this creative dish uses a fluffy dough made from manju flour mixed with okonomiyaki flour and yam. It’s stuffed with cabbage, bacon, and a sunny-side-up egg, then topped with mentaiko cream sauce for a delicious sweet-and-savory taste.
■ 5 signature cocktails available at a special price of 600–800 yen (tax included)
These signature cocktails are normally priced at 1,300 yen during regular bar hours but are available at less than half-price—starting at just 600 yen—during Sound Sake Stand hours only.
■ Other drinks including local sake and wine (600–800 yen tax included)
The drink menu includes 5 types of sake from Fukuoka Prefecture, 3 kinds of plum wine, 2 varieties of shochu (sweet potato and barley), and one each of red and white wine.
You can also choose the special “Senbero Set” which includes 2 drinks and 1 food item for just 1,000 yen (tax included). ※The drink and food items available for the Senbero Set are limited to a select menu.
Featured Artists
※This is a partial list. For the latest information, please check the hotel’s official Instagram.
SOHKI (SOUL ALIVE) is the founder of SOUL ALIVE, an ongoing soul music party series. He has performed in Fukuoka with artists such as Hitomitoi, DJ MURO, Toru Hashimoto (Suburbia), and Kunimondo Takiguchi (Ryusenkei). He plays analog records with deep love for music—covering soul, jazz, and rock, blending genres old and new from both Japanese and international scenes. In winter 2022, he launched SOUL ALIVE RECORDS and released his first mix tape, “Soul Alivin’.” A leading figure among the middle generation in Fukuoka’s music scene.
Starting her DJ career in 2008, DJ AYANA is based in Fukuoka. Her sets center on R&B and vocal-focused tracks that fill the dance floor with groove-driven, genre-free music. She has performed as the front act for Japan’s top DJs and internationally known artists. In 2018, she appeared at major events like ULTRA JAPAN’s PARK STAGE and the overnight music festival MUSIC CIRCUS at Yafuoku! Dome. In 2019, she returned to ULTRA JAPAN for a second year and has since expanded her activities beyond clubs, providing BGM for the flagship store of moonstar “FACTORY GINZA,” and for the collaborative event “F:BOOKSTORE supported by Origami” by Amu Plaza Hakata and city guide F:BOOK.
About MUSIC CITY COUNCIL OF FUKUOKA
MUSIC CITY COUNCIL OF FUKUOKA is a voluntary organization established in April 2021 with the goal of making Fukuoka one of Japan and Asia’s leading music cities. It supports and promotes music through collaboration with related industries, tourism, and urban development. The organization brings together businesses, individuals, and creators involved in music activities in the city, encouraging cross-sector interaction and development. Curated media: “OTOJIRO”
THE LIVELY FUKUOKA HAKATA is a lifestyle hotel known for its stylish design. It includes a restaurant, bar, and banquet space, offering comfort for any kind of stay—from sightseeing and business trips to celebrations and weddings.
＜Facility Information＞
Facility Name: THE LIVELY FUKUOKA HAKATA
Address: 5-2-18 Nakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 810-0801
Access: 1-minute walk from Nakasu-Kawabata Station on the Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line, 10-minute taxi ride from JR Hakata Station, 20-minute taxi ride from Fukuoka Airport
Web ／ Instagram