Geothermal Symposium in Fukuoka: A Laugh-and-Learn Festival Has Arrived!

About this event

The Geothermal Symposium in Fukuoka: A Laugh-and-Learn Festival Has Arrived! will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Nishitetsu Hall and Lion Hiroba in Fukuoka City as a festival-style event to enjoyably learn about the appeal of geothermal energy. It introduces the potential of geothermal energy in an accessible manner through entertainment, even to those unfamiliar with the topic. On the event stage, personalities including Tanaka from Cocorico, Erina Ikuta, Ganbareruya, Shinya, and Aoki Macho will appear, presenting comedic performances (yose), geothermal game experiences, and opening and closing stages. The symposium program will include the debut performance of the geothermal theme song by official supporters, an address by the JOGMEC Chairman, guest greetings, a talk session, the Geothermal Model District Certification Ceremony, and the announcement of the Geothermal Game Contest results presented by Crystal Noda. In addition, an open-recording quiz show titled Quiz! Energy Discovery: Geothermal Might Be Great! featuring Professor Jun Nishijima of Kyushu University, Tanaka from Cocorico, Ganbareruya, Erina Ikuta, and Aoki Macho will take place, offering a fun way to learn about geothermal power generation. The event spans two venues: Nishitetsu Hall and Lion Hiroba. The Nishitetsu Hall venue requires advance online registration (free, first-come, first-served), while the Lion Hiroba venue can be attended without reservation.

Venue

Nishitetsu Hall

Solaria Stage Bldg. 6F, 2-11-3 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 810-0001