Aug 2008 Fukuoka Now by Fukuoka Now Ltd.

Fukuoka Now #116 August 2008

Kyushu Headline News English language summaries of last month's top Kyushu area news stories. 九州エリアの 1 ヵ月分の英文ニュースの中から選り抜きの話題をピックアップ九大と東西大共同研究 Kyushu University, Joint Research with Busan The Kansei Value Creation Department of Kyushu University's User Science Institute announced that it will conduct joint research with Dongseo University of Busan, South Korea, into improving the design of four transportation hubs in both countries to create more aesthetically pleasing, attractive, and user-friendly facilities. One will be the international terminal at the Port of Hakata. The researchers also hope to employ new survey methods to uncover the potential needs of the facilities. 韓国大統領、九州との経済圏促進 Korean President to Promote Kyushu During an interview conducted in Seoul with Nishinippon President Takao Kawasaki and other media representatives, South Korean President Lee Myung-bak said his government would begin discussions in the second half of this year concerning the creation of a super-regional economic zone that would include the southeastern part of the Korean Peninsula and Kyushu. The creation of such a zone was one of President Lee's campaign promises in the presidential election earlier this year, but this is the first time he has referred to the issue since taking office. Companies and local governments in Kyushu and the Busan area of South Korea have been rapidly building ties, but this is the first time the South Korean government will become officially involved. キャノン長崎に新工場 Canon to Build Plant in Nagasaki Canon has announced plans to build a digital camera plant in Hasami-cho, Nagasaki Prefecture. The company anticipates that the plant, which will be its third digital camera plant nationwide, will begin operation by the end of 2009. It will invest roughly 15 billion yen in the construction. The plant is expected to employ about 100 people. 裁判の迅速審理、前倒し進む Courts to Accelerate Pace of Trials Criminal courts throughout Kyushu are examining ways to accelerate the pace of trials in advance of the introduction of the lay judge system in May 2009. The objective is to reduce the trial's impact on the regular employment of the lay judges. They also hope to lessen the psychological burden on them as well. This is particularly important for Kyushu, which has many outlying islands and remote residential areas, forcing people to come from greater distances for trials.

福岡の日本一、世界一教えて Solicitations Open for Fukuoka Firsts The Fukuoka Convention & Visitors Bureau is asking for solicitations to add to its list of Fukuoka history and sites that are either the first in Japan or the first in the world. The area is already well known for being the origin of udon in Japan and having the country's largest Ferris wheel, but the bureau is looking for "hidden number ones" that aren't as widely known. They hope to use these facts to promote tourism to the area. The solicitation will be open until October 31. 熊本城祭りの経済効果は 145 億円 Kumamoto Castle Festival Nets 14.5 Billion Yen The festival commemorating the 400th anniversary of the construction of the Kumamoto Castle, held from December 31, 2006, to May this year generated an economic benefit estimated at more than 14.5 billion yen. It also attracted more than 1.7 million visitors, of whom an estimated one-third came from outside the prefecture. On April 20 this year, the restored castle keep was opened to the public. Kumamoto City spend roughly 5.4 billion yen on the restoration work. 九大、ビジネス・スクール、大連で一般入試 Kyushu Uni. to Hold Entrance Exams in China Kyushu University's graduate school of business announced that beginning next year it will conduct its entrance exams in Dalian, China. The declining child population in Japan means that most Japanese students who want to go to college will be admitted, and more Japanese universities are competing for bright students overseas, particularly in China. The university's business school conducts a two-year course leading to a master's degree, and most of its students are already employed after having obtained a bachelor's degree. 九州各県の位置、小 6 半数が誤答 Sixth Graders Can't Place Kyushu The National Institute for Educational Policy Research conducted a survey of Japanese sixth graders which revealed that with the exception of Kagoshima Prefecture, more than half of the students were unable to properly place the Kyushu prefectures on a map. The two prefectures often mistaken were Fukuoka and Miyazaki Prefectures. Their location was improperly identified by only 41.8% and 40.1% of the students respectively. The Institute thinks Kyushu might present problems for the students because they tend to memorize prefectural locations in order starting from the north and working south.

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西シ銀 CO2 排出権購入 Bank to Buy CO2 Rights for Lawson ATMs The Fukuoka City-based Nishi-Nippon City Bank has begun purchasing CO2 emission rights in concert with the convenience chain Lawson's for the 314 ATMs is has placed at the chain's outlets in Fukuoka Prefecture. They plan to acquire the rights for about 360 tons of emissions by the end of September. The bank is the first of 24 that have ATMs at Lawson's to take such a step. 福岡のブロードバンド普及率、50% 越す Fukuoka Broadband Diffusion Rate 50.4% The Kyushu Bureau of Telecommunication announced the results of their study of regional broadband diffusion as of the end of this March. The number of contracts in Fukuoka Prefecture in the final quarter last fiscal year rose 1.7% from the previous quarter, with the result that the total diffusion rate among prefectural households stands at 50.4%, exceeding 50% for the first time. The rate for Kyushu as a whole is 42.0%, well below the 55.6% national average. 九電、料金改定へ Kyushu Electric Discussing Rate Hike The Fukuoka City-based Kyushu Electric Power Co. has begun to seriously consider raising their rates to reflect soaring oil prices. They expect to reach a formal decision sometime in July and implement the new rate schedule in the fall. Price rises might not take effect until January, however, depending on oil prices. It would be the first change in Kyushu Electric's rates since April 2006. トヨタ九州、新型生産 Toyota to Start Production of New Model Toyota Kyushu will begin production in August 2009 of a new hybrid model to follow the Prius, it was learned. Plans call for the new model to be sold both in Japan and abroad, as interest grows in more fuelefficient models due to concerns over the environment and oil prices. This will be the first of six new hybrid models to be introduced over a four-year period. 福岡空港、新設 6 案を提示 Six Plans Presented for New Fukuoka Airport A committee affiliated with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport met to study plans for a new Fukuoka Airport. During the meeting, six plans were presented for building an airport offshore. The option of adding a runway to the existing airport also was discussed. The committee will examine the plans and settle on one for new construction and one for expansion at their next meeting this month.

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JR 九州、特急ソニック 1800 座席増 JR Kyushu to Add 1,800 Seats to Sonic Express JR Kyushu announced it would add 1,800 seats to the daily runs of its Sonic special limited express between Hakata and Oita. The objective is to respond to the steadily rising passenger totals on this route. The railroad plans to spend about 1.35 billion yen to build six cars with sixty seats each as part of the plan. ANA、発着地が違っても往復割引 ANA Offer New Round Trip Discounts All Nippon Airways began a service in July 1 that will allow passengers between northern Kyushu and the Tokyo or Kansai regions to receive discount round trip fares even if they depart from a different airport on their return trip than the one at which they arrived. The discount can be applied for the use of the Fukuoka, Kitakyushu, and Saga airports in northern Kyushu, Haneda and Narita airports in Tokyo, and the Itami and Kansai International airports in the Osaka area. For example, the new program allows passengers to receive a discount for a roundtrip flight originating in Fukuoka to arrive at Haneda in Tokyo and return by way of Narita.

九州進出目指す韓国企業後押し Help for South Korean Companies in Kyushu The Kyushu Investment Support Association to provide support to South Korean companies interested in establishing a presence in Kyushu was launched on the 16th of July with the participation of 20 companies and groups from Japan and South Korea. These include the Fukuoka City-based Kyushu Economic Federation, the Fukuoka City branch of the South Korean Shinhan Bank, and the the Nishi-Nippon City Bank. With the extension in recent years of South Korean corporate investment in the region to the manufacturing industry, professionals from such fields as Japanese law, intellectual property rights, and employment will work together to provide those companies with expert information. 経産局、3 年間の重点策 Kyushu METI Formulates Action Plan The Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade, and Industry has formulated a three-year action plan emphasizing specific sectors and targets. It calls for the integration of the research function and promoting personnel

training for the region's leading auto and semiconductor industries. It also presents policies for using regional characteristics to encourage the creation of new fields in the energy, environmental, and agricultural industries, as well as those for utilizing the talents of students from throughout Asia at local universities. 博多区の建物に高さ制限を目指す Height Limits for Hakata Ward Buildings Fukuoka City has begun holding explanatory meetings with citizens and landowners with the intention of creating a municipal ordinance that will limit the height of new buildings in the Gokusho district of Hakata Ward, a popular tourist destination for its many old buildings. The city hopes to obtain the assent of the local residents within the year. If the ordinance is approved, it would be the first of its kind in Fukuoka City.

News source: With permission from the morning editions of the Nishinippon Newspaper.

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Events

Event Calendar August

31 things to do this month!

Event: Fireworks After-Party After an exciting 90-minute display of 6,000 fireworks at Ohori Park, head down to La Boheme Qualita for an afterparty with games, a best-dresser contest, and prizes! Wear yukata or jinbei and get a free second drink! 20:00 ~ 02:00 La Boheme Qualita (above Apple Store on Nishi-dori) ¥1,500 (1 drink incl.) 092-737-2601

イベント : 浴衣パーティ福岡の夏の風物詩、大濠花火大会で盛り上がった後はラ・ボエム・クアリタへ集合 ! 浴衣を着てお粧しをした日は、お洒落なパーティに出かけてホットな夏の夜を過ごそう ! 浴 20:00 〜衣、甚平を着て来た人は 1 ドリンクサービス。ラ・ボエム・クアリタ ( 西通り、アップルストア 02:00 ¥1,500 (1 ドリンク付 ) 092-737-2601 天神の上 )

Festival: Wasshoi Hyakuman-goku 1.5 million people flood into Kitakyushu for this giant festival. Events held around the city, including parades, food stalls, special stages and more, with a finale of fireworks and Kokura Castle illuminated. 8/2 (Sat.), 8/3 (Sun.) 11:00 ~ 21:00 Around Kokura Castle, etc. Free 093-541-5472

祭り : わっしょい百万石夏まつり北九州で行われる夏の一大イベント。毎年北九州市内外から 155 万人を越える人々で賑わい、期間中はさまざまなイベントで街中全体が盛り上がる。フィナーレを飾る花火とライトアップされた小倉城は一見の価値あり。 8/2 ( 土 )、8/3 ( 日 ) 11:00 〜 21:00 小倉城周辺他無料 093-541-5472

Beach Volleyball: Kyushu Sun-Cup '08 150 beach volleyball teams from around Kyushu dual it out at this annual tournament on Momochi Beach. All teams will consist of two men and two women. Local amateur action on Sat. 8/2 (Sat.), 8/3 (Sun.) 9:30 ~ 16:00 Seaside Momochi Beach Free 092-741-6310

ビーチバレー : 九州サンカップ '08 毎年恒例となった男女混成 4 人制のビーチバレー大会が百道浜で開催される。3 日のチャンピオン大会では、これまで地方大会を勝ち抜いてきた約 150 のチームが優勝を目指して熱い戦いを繰り広げる。 8/2 ( 土 )、8/3 ( 日 ) 9:30 〜 16:00 シーサイドもも見学無料 092-741-6310 ち海浜公園

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Beach Volleyball: Kyushu Sun-Cup '08 ビーチバレー : 九州サンカップ '08

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Event: Isla de Salsa 2008 イベント : イスラ・デ・サルサ 2008

Film: Tillie's Punctured Romance Catch the 1914 silent comedy in which Charlie Chaplin plays a womanizing city man vying for the inheritance MON of an obese woman. Classic slapstick comedy at its finest! 20:00 ~ Cafe Sones ¥1,000 (1 drink order req.) 092-741-8287

祭り : 第 349 回筑後川花火大会水天宮落成祝賀を始まりとし、長い歴史をもつ花火大会。圧巻の打ち上げ花火数と、ナイアガラ花火が筑後川にかかる迫力満点のそのスケールは西日本屈指。観覧は河川敷で夏の夜風に当たりながら見るのがおすすめ。 19:40 〜 21:10 水天宮対岸河川敷 (JR 久留米駅より無料 0942-32-3207 徒歩 10 分 )

Sports: Uminonakamichi Sunshine Pool Outdoor waterpark fun for kids and adults alike. Features a 10m high, 80m long waterslide, inflatable rings, a 300m WED long swimming pool and go-carts. 7/19 (Sat) ~ 8/31 (Sun), Sep.: Sat, Sun, and Hol. 9:00 ~ 18:00 Uminonakamichi Sunshine Pool Adv.: ¥1,340, Door ¥1,650, etc. 092-603-6835

スポーツ : 海の中道サンシャインプールお馴染みの流れるプールはもちろん、専用浮き輪に乗って滑る、高さ 10m 長さ約 80m のウォータースライダーで楽しみながら暑さを撃退 ! 大人も子供も楽しめるサンシャインプールは 8 月毎日営業。 7/19 ( 土 ) 〜 8/31 ( 日 )、9 月は 23 日 ( 火・祝 ) までの土日祝のみ 9:00 〜 18:00 海の中道サンシャインプール前売り ¥1,340、当日 ¥1,650 他 092-603-6835

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Exhibition: IMS Motor Show 2008 展示 : イムズモーターショー 2008

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Festival: Gokokujinsha Mitama Festival 祭り : 護国神社みたままつり

映画 : エスクァイアラウンジ vol.6 今回は、チャップリン無声長編コメディ「チャップリンの醜女の深情」を上映。莫大な遺産を手にした肥満娘をだまし、それを自分のものにしようとする喜劇王チャップリン。元祖ドタバタコメディは今観ても十分面白い ! 20:00 〜カフェソネス ¥1,000 ( 要 1 ドリンク ) 092-741-8287

Festival: The 349th Chikugo River Fireworks Festival 18,000 explosions light the sky above Chikugo River, making it the largest fireworks display in western Japan. Recommended to watch from the Chikugo riverbed. 19:40 ~ 21:10 Chikugo Riverbed near Suiten Shrine Free (10 minute walk from JR Kurume Sta.) 0942-32-3207

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Exhibition: Fushigi no Mori no Museum In Japan, summer is the season for horror stories. Visit the "Mysterious Forest" exhibit, with a 'Ghost Adventure Corner', puppet show and more. Great for kids and families. 7/26 (Sat) ~ 8/17 (Sun), Closed Wed. Fukuoka Asian Art Museum Adv.: ¥700, Door ¥900 092-263-1100

展示 : おいでよ ! 不思議の森のミュージアムトンネルを抜けるとそこは不思議の世界。妖怪大冒険のコーナーでは、さかさまの森や光と色の回廊など不思議の世界が広がっている。人形劇やコンサートなど、こどもから大人まで楽しめる体験型のイベントがいっぱい ! 7/26 ( 土 ) 〜 8/17 ( 日 )、水曜休館福岡アジア美術館前売 ¥700、当日 ¥900 他 092-263-1100

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Event: Pet Haku 2008 200 pets on display, and not just cats and dogs, but also birds, small animals, reptiles and more. Pet goods on display and for purchase. Bring your family and your pets! 8/8 (Fri.) 13:00 ~ 20:00, 8/9 (Sat.) ~ 8/10 (Sun.) 10:00 ~ 17:00 Fukuoka International Center Adv.: Adult (JHS and up) ¥1,000, Child (4 to Elem. Sch.) ¥500 092-262-0019

イベント : ペット博 2008 ペットの大博覧会が今年も福岡へやって来る ! 約 200 匹に及ぶ犬や猫だけでなく、鳥、小動物、爬虫類なども一堂に集合。ペットグッズの展示や販売も行われる、家族連れにも人気のこのイベントは、ペット同伴の来場も可能。 8/8 ( 金 ) 13:00 〜 20:00、 8/9 (土) 8/10 (日) 10:00 〜 17:00 福岡国際センター前売 : 大人 ¥1,000 、子供 ¥500 他 092-262-0019

Event: Isla de Salsa 2008 The location has moved to Momochi Beach, where bands from around the globe take to the stage for two sizzling hot days of good times. More than 100 professional and local musicians and dancers will perform! 8/9 (Sat.), 8/10 (Sun.) Start: 13:00 Seaside Momochi Beach Adv.: ¥4,800, Door: ¥5,600 092-762-4100

イベント : イスラ・デ・サルサ 2008 今年から会場を百道に移し、アクセスも良くなったイスラ・デ・サルサ ! コロンビア・ブラジル・セルビアなど世界各国からミュージシャンやダンサーが集合 ! まさにボーダレスな音楽を野外で楽しめる情熱的な 2 日間だ。 8/9 (土)、 8/10 (日) 開演: 13:00 シーサイドももち・前売 ¥4,800 当日 ¥5,600 092-762-4100 地行浜

Festival: 32nd Kasuga Andon Festival Enjoy food stalls and bonodori (traditional Japanese summer festival dance), special stages, and song and SUN dance performances by Kasuga residents. At 20:00 6,000 fireworks will be launched for the finale. 16:00 ~ Kasuga Park, (15 min. walk from Nishitetsu Kasugabaru) Free 092-583-6883

祭り : 第 32 回春日あんどん祭り春日市の一大夏祭り。日本の夏祭りには欠かせない屋台、盆踊りはもちろん、ステージでは春日市民による歌やダンスも披露される。祭りのフィナーレを飾るのは 20:00 から予定されている約 6000 発の打ち上げ花火。 16:00 〜県営春日公園 ( 西鉄春日原から徒歩 15 分 ) 無料 092-583-6883

Exhibition: IMS Motor Show 2008 The biannual IMS Motor Show celebrates it's 10th year with a 10~15 vehicle display, including eco-conscious MON concept cars from last year's Tokyo Motor Show. 8/8 (Fri.) ~ 8/19 (Tue.) IMS Bldg. 4F, B2 Free 092-733-2007

展示 : イムズモーターショー 2008 車好きの方に朗報 ! ２年に１度開催されるイムズモーターショーも今年で 10 回目を迎える。東京のモーターショーでも話題を集めた最新コンセプトカーなど、日頃見る機会の少ない希少な車も登場予定。 8/8 ( 金 ) 〜 8/19 ( 火 ) イムズ 4 階、地下 2 階無料 092-733-2007

展示 : 福博写真館日本にプロの写真師が登場して約 150 年。プロ、アマ問わず、たくさんの写真家たちが福岡の街を撮り続けてきた、現在とはまったく違う町並み、面影が残る風景など、福岡・博多の懐かしい写真が展示される。 7/23 ( 水 ) 〜 9/7 ( 日 ) 月曜休館福岡市博物館一般 ¥200 他 092-845-5011

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Exhibition: Fuku-haku Photo Studio Talented pro and amateur photographers exhibit photos of Fukuoka taken within the last 150 years. An excellent way to understand the city's development. 7/23 (Wed.) ~ 9/7 (Sun.) Closed Mon. Fukuoka City Museum ¥200, etc. 092-845-5011

Festival: 21st Anniversary Kaikyo Fireworks Festival 13,000 explosions launched from both sides of the Kanmon Strait separating Kyushu and Honshu light WED up the bridge, the sky and the water below. Highly recommended, but use public transport to avoid traffic. 19:40 ~ 20:40 Nishikaigan Umetatechi (5 min. walk from JR Moji Sta.) Free 093-981-6902

祭り : 第 21 回関門海峡花火大会北九州・門司と、山口・下関とで共同開催する花火大会。関門海峡をはさんで、門司と下関の両会場から打ち上げられるスケール感を楽しみたい。当日は混雑が予想されるので公共の交通機関を利用しよう。 19:40 〜 20:40 門司区西海岸埋立地 (JR 門司駅から無料 093-981-6902 徒歩 5 分 )

Festival: Gokokujinsha Mitama Festival An obon (Buddhist ancestor commemoration) ceremony to enshr ine the spir its of those who THU died in World War II. 15,000 lanterns illuminate the walkways of the shrine. 8/13 ( Tue.) ~ 8/16 (Fri) 18:00 ~ 21:00 Gokoku Shrine Free 092-741-2555

祭り : 護国神社みたままつりお盆期間中に毎年行われる、先人の御霊 ( みたま ) に感謝する光の祭典。広大な鎮守の杜に 6,000 灯のあかりが灯される夏の夜の風物詩。13 日〜 15 日には奉納ミニコンサートが開催される。 8/13 ( 火 ) 〜 8/16 ( 金 ) 18:00 〜 21:00 護国神社無料 092-741-2555

祭り : 第 21 回精霊流し花火大会お盆の終わりを告げる精霊流し。読経が流れる中、花火大会と漁船で海へ出て行われる精霊流しの幻想的な風景は普段よりも神聖な気持ちにさせてくれる。ご先祖様を敬う気持ちは、大切に持ち続けたいと思える一夜になるはず。 20:00 〜 20:45 姪浜マリナタウン海浜公園無料 092-881-0631

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Festival: 21st Shoryonagashi Firework Festival Marking the end of the obon festival, floating lanterns are placed in the sea and offered to spirits of the deceased. A spectacular fireworks display is held over the bay. 20:00 ~ 20:45 Meinohama Marina Town Beachfront Park Free 092-881-0631

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Music: Harvey Leder Canadian musician and established veteran of Fukuoka's live music scene leads an all-star cast of other local and international artists for a special high-energy concert of original west-coast music. Start: 18:30 (1st), 21:30 (2nd) Billboard Live Fukuoka ¥3,000 092-715-6666

音楽 : ハーヴィ・リダーカナダ出身の在福ミュージシャン、ハーヴィ・リダーがウエスト・コースト・サウンドをひっさげビルボードに登場 ! 地元の選りすぐりのミュージシャン達と共に行われるライブは盛り上がること間違いなし ! 開演 : 18:30 (1 回目 )、21:30 (2 回目 ) ビルボードライブ福岡 ¥3,000 092-715-6666

Event: Blueberry Picking 1,500 blueberry bushes in an 800 sq. meter field! For ¥500 eat as many as you can! Or take some home at ¥300 per 100 grams. A small cafe offers a variety of blueberry desserts! 7/1 (Tue.) ~ 8/31 (Sun.) 9:00 ~ 18:00 Blueberry Village, Kitano, Kurume ¥500, etc. 0942-78-0300

イベント : ブルーベリー摘み取り食べ放題 800 平方メートルの敷地に 1500 本のブルーベリーが植えられている園内では、入園料のみでブルーベリーが時間無制限の食べ放題 !300 円 ( 税込 )/100g で持ち帰りも可能。カフェテラスではブルーベリーを使ったデザートも楽しめる。 7/1 ( 火 ) 〜 8/31 ( 日 ) 9:00 〜 18:00 ブルーベリー ¥500 他 0942-78-0300 の村、久留米市北野町

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Exhibition: Boston Art Museum Ukiyoe Exhibit 136 of 50,000 ukiyoe (color prints of daily life in the Edo period) woodcuts, woodblock prints and books come MON to Fukuoka from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts for a special display. 7/12 (Sat.) ~ 8/31 (Sun.), Closed Mon. Fukuoka Art Museum ¥1,300, etc. 092-714-6051

展示 : ボストン美術館浮世絵名品展約 5 万点にもおよぶ浮世絵版画や多くの版本、肉筆画を収蔵しているボストン美術館。今回はボストンから初期浮世絵版画の誕生から幕末までの展開を版画約 130 点に肉筆、原稿、版本を加え 148 点が来福、展示される。 7/12 ( 土 ) 〜 8/31 ( 日 ) 月曜休館福岡市美術館一般 ¥1,300 他 092-714-6051

展示 : 野村佐紀子展男性のヌードを中心に撮り続けて２０年超の有名写真家、野村佐紀子。今回は風景の写真を中心に展示予定だが、普段ヌードを中心に撮る彼女がどんなメッセージを伝えてくれるだろうか。 8/11 ( 月 ) 〜 8/24 ( 日 ) 11:00 〜 20:00、無休アートスペース獏無料 092-781-7597

Music: Harvey Leder 音楽 : ハーヴィ・リダー

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Event: Summertime Night Aquarium イベント : マリンワールド夜の水族館

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Theater: 2008 National Bolshoi Circus This world-famous circus has performed nation-wide for over 50 years. Highlights of the two hour and fifteen minute show WED include flying trapeze, bear circus, dog circus, balancing act, illusion magic and clowns. 8/20 (Wed.) ~ 8/25 (Mon.) Fukuoka Kokusai Center A-Seat: Adv.: ¥3,500, Door: ¥4,000, etc. 092-741-1661 (Fukuoka Sports Center)

演劇 : 2008 国立ボリショイサーカス 1958 年の初来日以来、５０年以上にわたって全国規模の公演を行うボリショイサーカスが、時代世代を超えた支持を受けて今年も福岡にやって来る ! これぞサーカス ! という世界最高レベルの演技を見せてくれること間違いなし。 8/20 (水) A 自由席前売 ¥3,500 〜 8/25 ( 月 ) 福岡国際センター当日 ¥4,000 他 092-741-1661 ( 福岡スポーツセンター )

Event: Summertime Night Aquarium The view of Hakata Bay and the magnificent dolphin and sea otter shows are recommended. Watch live video shot by a diver in shark tank. 7/19 (Sat.) ~ 9/15 (Mon.) Sept.: open on Sat., Sun. and Hol. 09:30 ~ 21:30 Marine World Uminonakamichi ¥2,100, etc. 092-603-0400

イベント : マリンワールド海の中道毎年夏休み恒例、夜の水族館が登場。夜のイルカショーもある ! 博多湾の夜景をバックにイルカたちが華麗な技を披露。昼間とはひと味違う雰囲気の夜の水族館は 8 月毎日実 7/19 ( 土 ) 〜 9/15 ( 月・祝 ) 9 月は土日祝施される。のみ 09:30 〜 21:30 マリンワールド海の中道 ¥2,100 他 092-603-0400

Event: Brazil Night A night of Brazilian percussion music, dance and DJs in celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the Japanese immigration to Brazil. Main acts include Arte Estrela Do Brasil, DJ Wilson (Love FM) and DJ Mamata. 20:00 ~ 23:00 Sam & Dave Adv. ¥1,500, Door ¥2,000 (incl. 1 drink) 092-713-2223

イベント : ブラジルナイトブラジリアンパーカッションのライブやダンス、さらに DJ も登場と、まさにホットなブラジル尽くしの一夜になること間違いなし ! 日本のブラジル移民百周年にあたる今年は、飲んで歌って踊ってブラジルナイトで盛り上がろう ! 20:00 〜 23:00 Sam & Dave 前売 ¥1,500 当日 ¥2,000 (1 ドリンク付 ) 092-713-2223

Movie: Sex and the City This highly anticipated big-screen adaptation of the hit television series finally hits Japan. Watch these four women as they deal with the challenges of loss, friendship and sexuality. 8/23 (Sat.) ~, Adv. Screening 8/16 (Sat.), 8/17 (Sun.) Tenjin Toho Theater, etc. Adults: ¥1,800, etc. 092-762-6262

映画 : セックス・アンド・ザ・シティ世界中のファンが惜しむ中終了した大ヒットテレビシリーズの映画化 ! あまりの反響に日本公開を予定よりも 3 ヶ月も前倒してのスタート。女心を掴んで離さない 4 人の素一般公開 8/23 敵な主人公達に会いに映画館へ行こう ! ( 土 ) 〜、8/16 ( 土 ) & 8/17 ( 日 ) 先行上映天神東宝他大人 ¥1,800 他 092-762-6262

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Movie: Sex and the City 映画 : セックス・アンド・ザ・シティ

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Exhibition: Sakiko Nomura Popular nude photographer and native of Yamaguchi Prefecture, Nomura returns to Fukuoka to exhibit her latest photographs, which focus on scenery and nude figures. Nomura will attend the opening party on Aug. 11. 8/11 (Mon.) ~ 8/24 (Sun.) 11:00 ~ 20:00 Art Space Baku Free 092-781-7597

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イベント Event: Sky Jamboree '08 A popular outdoor music festival below Inasa Mountain, in Nagasaki City. Popular Japanese bands including SUN Ellegarden and Monkey Majik perform against beautiful night skies. Start: 12:00 ~ late Inasayama Koen Yagai Stage, Nagasaki Adv.: ¥6,000, Door: ¥6,500 095-828-2020

イベント : スカイジャンボリー '08 九州の一大夏の野外イベントを、夜景ポイントとしても有名な長崎・稲佐山で今年も開催 ! エルレガーデンやモンキーマジックなど日本を代表するアーティストが出演。素晴らしい音楽と仲間と共に夏の最高の思い出を作ろう ! 開演 : 12:00 稲佐山公園野外ステージ、長崎市前売 ¥6,000 当日 ¥6,500 095-828-2020

Exhibition: Meera George From Chennai, India, Meera George displays her installation art made using a combination of traditional Indian "sari" MON and household items collected from around Fukuoka. She also explains traditions, designs and wrapping styles of sari. 8/16 (Sat.) ~ 8/31 (Sun.) Closed Wed. Fukuoka Asian Art Museum Free 092-263-1100

展示 : ミーラ・ジョージ今回はインド神話を引用しながら、インド女性の象徴でもあるサリーで室内を覆い尽くすインスタレーションを制作。作品に使う家具やお鍋、グラスなどは福岡市民から募集したもの。どんな作品に仕上がったのか楽しみ ! 8/16 ( 土 ) 〜 8/31 ( 日 ) 水曜休館福岡アジア美術無料 092-263-1100 館

展示 : 荒木隆写真展今回の写真展のテーマは「スナップショットで自分の中にある意識を表現する」こと。言葉で表現するのではなく、写真から読み取れる表情や色、そして雰囲気で、意識や気持ちを表現しようと試みる興味深い写真展。 7/31 ( 木 ) 〜 8/31 ( 日 ) 月・火・水曜休館 IAF SHOP* 無料 090-5475-5326

Music: David Sanborn Grammy-winner and renowned jazz-fusion saxophonist David Sanborn returns to Fukuoka! David has contributed WED to countless artists' works, including Ween's "The Party" off their sensational 2007 release "La Cucaracha." Start: 18:30 (First), 21:30 (Second) Billboard Live Fukuoka ¥11,000 092-715-6666

音楽 : デヴィッド・サンボーンジャズ・フュージョン界で活躍する世界的に有名なデヴィッド・サンボーンが福岡へやって来る ! ユニークで渋みのあるファンキーなプレイが特徴で、歌うように奏でるその音色は「泣きのサンボーン」とも呼ばれる。開演 : 18:30 (1 回目 )、21:30 (2 回目 ) ビルボード ¥11,000 092-715-6666 ライブ福岡

野球 : 福岡ソフトバンクホークス vs オリックス・バファローズシーズンも大詰めを迎える 8 月。我らソフトバンクホークスは、今回大阪本拠地のオリックス・バファローズを迎え撃つ ! カブレラ、ローズなど強力な外国人選手のバッティ 19:00 〜福岡 Yahoo! JAPAN ングには要注意だ ! 外野自由 ¥1,200 他 092-847-1536 ドーム

Exhibition: "Arakitakashidelic Print" Famous and controversial pop photographer, Takashi Araki's recent collection expressing consciousness through TUE snapshots. The artist uses mood, color, facial expressions and more to convey his subjects' innermost feelings. 7/31 (Thu) ~ 8/31 (Sun) Closed: Mon., Tue., Wed. IAF SHOP* Free 090-5475-5326

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Baseball: Fukuoka Softbank Hawks vs Orix Buffaloes For the last game in August, the Hawks face two powerhitters, Alex Cabrera (Venezuela) and Tuffy Rhodes (USA). No worries, our bats are bigger and stronger! So there! 19:00 ~ Fukuoka Yahoo! Japan Dome Outfield non-reserved seat ¥1,200, etc. 092-847-1536

Theater: Disney on Ice "Princess Dream" Get ready for a romantic ice-skating musical adventure with special effects, colorful costumes, and classic Disney songs! Enjoy "Princess Dream", a tale of seven lovely princesses. 8/28 (Thu.) ~ 8/31 (Sun.) Marine Messe Fukuoka A-seat ¥4,200 / S-seat ¥5,800 092-741-0500

演劇 : ディズニー・オン・アイス「プリンセスドリーム」世界のディズニーファンに贈る氷上のミュージカル、ディズニー・オン・アイス。今年で 23 回目となる公演では、愛らしく美しい 7 人のプリンセスが登場する人気の「プリンセス・ドリーム」をお届けします。 8/28 ( 木 ) 〜 8/31 ( 日 ) マリンメッセ福岡 A 席 ¥4,200 S 席 ¥5,800 092-741-0500

Soccer: Avispa Fukuoka vs Sagan Tosu Kyushu's biggest rivals battle again. Support Avispa as they follow up their previous 3-1 victory over Tosu. Catch the rowdiest match of the year! Kickoff: 19:00 Level 5 Stadium Home B unassigned seats: Adv.: ¥1,000, Door: ¥1,500 092-674-3020

サッカー : アビスパ福岡 vs サガン鳥栖今回対戦カードは、サガン鳥栖との九州ダービーマッチ ! 絶対に負けられない戦いになること間違いなし。ホームで迎えるこの九州ダービー、みんなでスタジアムへ応援キックオフ : 19:00 レベルファに行くしかない ! ホーム B 自由席前売 ¥1,000 当日イブスタジアム ¥1,500 他 092-674-3020

Event: HA! International performing artists hold their world premiere. Fun and excitement for both children and adults. Guaranteed to SUN amaze you and make you laugh. Featuring magic, juggling, and music. Start: 13:00 (1st), 18:00 (2nd) Pom Plaza Hall, Hakata Adv.: ¥2,000, Door: ¥2,500, etc. Reservations recommended 092-894-1240

イベント : HA! コミックミュージックやマジック、そしてジャグリングなどのパフォーマーが一堂に集まり繰り広げるラスベガススタイルのショー『HA!』。夏休み最後の日、家族そろってこの賑やかなショーを見に行こう!チケットは早めの購入がおすすめ。開演 : 13:00 (1 回目 )、18:00 (2 回目 ) ぽんプラザホール前売 ¥2,000 当日 ¥2,500 他 092-894-1240

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