JR Hakata Ekimae Hiroba is a seasonal event plaza directly in front of Hakata Station in Fukuoka. In winter, a large Christmas tree, illuminations, and a Christmas market open together. In the evening, the blue lighting on the plaza and the station building's outer wall becomes more vivid, and live performances continue. Department stores and shopping malls around Hakata Station are connected to each other, so shopping and dining can be done in one place.