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福岡の街を遊びつくそう！

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Ikkokudo: Seasonal Delights, Relaxed Atmosphere

ot far from Yanagibashi Market, Ikkokudo opened in August 2001. Owner Kazuki Fukunaga was born and raised in the area and began his culinary career at 16, working in the kitchen of the now-shuttered Tarafukumanma. For the past 14 years, he has pleased the palates of customers with

四季を大切にする日本の味を肩肘張らずに楽しめる人気店

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橋連合市場そばに店を開いたのが 2001 年 8 月。生まれも育ちも清川･春吉の店主･福永一記さんは 16 歳から料理の世界に飛び込み、今はなき名店『たらふくまんま』での修行を経て、『一刻堂』をオープン。確かな技術と、手間ひまかけた下ごしらえで素材の味わいを引き出す真摯な姿勢で、14 年にわたり食通の舌を満足させてきた。「自分が好きなものを作っているだけ」と話す福永さん。旬を大切にした料理が多く、どのメニューも和食ならではの “四季” を感じることができる。とくにおすすめなのがフグやアラといった鮮魚系の刺身に代表される日替りメニュー。まさに、その時期しか出会えない一期一会の

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his dedication to preparation. “I only make what I like,” he admits. The menu mainly consists of seasonal Japanese fare. We recommend the fresh sashimi, which changes daily. The Hakata gameni (traditional simmered hodgepodge) is a great A choice if you have guests from out-of-town. Many foreigners come to the restaurant, but the menu is only in Japanese. “From my experience, going to a foreign country and dealing with the locals makes for good memories. We might not use proper English, but we can get our point across with a handful of words. I want the customers to have fun choosing their meals,” says Fukunaga. You can also find Ikkokudo Kiyokawa in the Michelin Guide to Fukuoka & Saga—proof positive that it’s the real deal. If you prefer a bigger venue, then try the 80-seat Ikkokudo Haruyoshi.

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WHATWHERE&HOWMUCH Name: Ikkokudo Kiyokawa Address: 2-9-4 Kiyokawa, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka Tel.: 092-5228177 Open: 18:00~1:00 (L.O. 24:00) Closed: Sundays Menu: Sashimi plate (7-pieces) ¥1,200, Steamed vegetables ¥850, Wagyu kalbi w/potatoes ¥860, Hakata gameni ¥650, Takikomi gohan ¥1,600~, Draft beer ¥580, Sake (small glass) ¥250~, Shochu ¥450~

出になる。正しい英語ではないでしょうが、単語の羅列だけでもある程度の意味は伝わります。料理を選ぶ時間も楽しんでいただけたら」と福永さん。『ミシュランガイド福岡･佐賀』にも掲載された、海外客も満足させる味とサービス。清川店の倍以上（80 席）のキャパを誇る『一刻堂春吉店』もある。店名：一刻堂清川店住所：福岡市中央区清川 2-9-4 電話：092-522-8177 営業時間： 18:00 ～翌 1:00（L.O. 24:00）定休日：日曜日味だ。がめ煮など博多の郷土の味が楽しめメニュー：お刺身盛り合せ 1 人前 7 点盛りるのも県外客に喜ばれている。ホテルニュー￥1,200、せいろで蒸した温野菜￥850、和牛オータニそばという立地柄、外国人の来店カルビの肉じゃが￥860、博多がめ煮￥650、も多いが、外国語メニューはない。その代もつ鍋 1 人前￥1,050、土鍋で炊いた炊き込みわり、スタッフが翻訳ソフトなどを活用し、ご飯￥1,600 ～、生ビール￥580、グラスワイコミュニケーションを図る。「自分の経験上、ン￥500、日本酒グラス小￥250 ～、焼酎グ海外では現地の方とのやり取りもいい思いラス￥450 ～

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福岡サンセットセイリング

Fukuoka Sunset Sailing See Fukuoka from the sea aboard a luxurious 10m catamaran. Ideal for groups, parties and special events! Mention Fukuoka Now and get 30 min. extra time! Fukuoka Now読者特典：セイリング30分追加！

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Sunset Sailing サンセットセイリング (10 person max) ¥54,000 (incl. tax) / 3 hrs 18:00~21:00 Charter Sailing チャータークルージング (10 person max) 2hrs / ¥21,600, 4hrs / ¥43,200, 6hrs / ¥64,800 (incl. tax) *outside of Sunset Sailing hours only サンセットセイリングの時間帯を除く

Tel: 090-4773-1410 (Jap.) 090-7587-7677 (Eng.)

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Dock: Meinohama Port, 4-chome, Atagohama, Nishi-ku

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DO IN FUKUOKA! タダで遊べる福岡の満足スポット !

Exploring an exciting town like Fukuoka, packed with historical landmarks, great shopping and plenty of places to dine, you can easily slaughter your wallet in a single day. But the best things in life are free! So we’ve listed up 30 things to enjoy for FREE. Here’s the the first seven – go online for details and more!

FREE RIDE TO TOP OF FUKUOKA TOWER Three days before or three days after your birthday means a free ride up to Fukuoka’ highest vantage point!

FREE COW MILKING AND SHEEP PETTING Get back to nature at Aburayama Farm. Fun for the whole family!

FREE PANORAMIC VIEW OF HAKATA BAY Catch a panoramic view from 100m high - absolutely free! FREE FOOT BATH Rest your heels after a long day of shopping in a warm foot bath next inside the Kego Shrine grounds

FREE BEER FACTORY TOUR What could possible be more interesting than a beer factory? Free tasting too at the Asahi Beer Factory Hakata

FREE HANDSHAKE WITH PAUL MCCARTNEY Shake hands with Paul McCartney, Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson at Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome

FREE ROBOT RENDEZVOUS See and interact with more robots than you’ve ever seen before at Robosquare in Momochi.

Full details on these and 23 more FREE things online!

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CrossFit Classes

Free trial available! CrossFit Hakata 18-30 Hiemachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka crossfithakata@gmail.com Tel: 080-9505-5859 facebook.com/crossfithakata

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First counseling session free Second session~ ¥5,000 / hour Shinbori Legal Affairs Office 3F 1-8-8 Otemon, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka Tel: 092-791-2659 Email: shinbori@shinbori-office.com Closed: Sat., Sun., & Hol. shinbori-global.com

1F-102 Kuniyasu Bldg., 1-13-25 Hirao, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka Tel: 0120-280-118 (toll free) 092-791-2780 10:00~13:00, 14:30~20:00, Closed: Wed. & Sun. Parking available

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...introducing Fukuoka’s resident foreigners

Read our full interview with Bobby at www.fukuoka-now.com/bobby-judo インタビュー全文（英文）はオンラインでチェック！

Ardit Como

ust a few months since moving to Fukuoka with his family from Albania, Ardit is already spreading infectious smiles on the faces of locals. Juggling a busy schedule as a certified balloon artist, face painter, and full-time father, he’s a busy man! Ardit began ballooning and face painting as volunteer for Millennial Hope, a humanitarian organization which provides educational support for children in rural areas of Albania. At the same time he was completing a degree in economics, but the rewards of the volunteer work were so meaningful, he ditched a career in economics to become a professional artist. In Europe he has been commissioned to make ballon art of all manner, including some as large as ten meters high! Here in Japan he looks forward to sharing his unique style and flair. Catch him perform live at the upcoming Fukuoka Now Valentine party on Feb. 13 (see back cover), or visit his web page: www.facebook.com/comokunjapan - For a very special birthday party to a corporate event or display – he’s your man. Read our full interview here: www.fukuoka-now.com/ardit

Hometown: Tirana, Albania In Japan: 6 months Identity: Certified Balloon Artist and Face Painter

アルディット・コモ出身：ティラナ、アルバニア日本滞在：６カ月職業：世界公認バルーンアーティスト、フェイスペインター

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ルバニアから福岡に来てわずか数カ月だが、アルディットは早くもたくさんの人に笑顔を " 感染 " させている。今はバルーンアーティストとして、フェイスペインターとして、そしてフルタイムの父親業で多忙な日々を過ごすアルディットが、バルーンアー

トとフェイスペイントを始めたのは、アルバニア郊外で教育サポートのボランティア活動をしたのがきっかけ。大学では経済学を修めたが、ボランティア活動に勤しむ方がより有意義だと感じた彼は、プロのアーティストになることを選んだ。ヨーロッパでは、10m を超える大きな作品を含め、様々なバルーンアート制作の実績をもつアルディット。彼らしいユニークなセンスとスタイルを福岡から発信できることを楽しみにしている。活動実績は Facebook（www.facebook.com/ comokunjapan）でも公開中。2 月 13 日（金）の NOW バレンタインパーティにて披露するアルディットのパフォーマンスをお見逃しなく！笑顔を届けたい人へのプレゼントやパーティデコレーションなら、アルディットに相談しよう！

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

MAYOR SOICHIRO TAKASHIMA: FOUR MORE YEARS On November 16, 2014, Fukuoka’s young, charismatic Mayor was re-elected for a second term. The Mayor, who places priority on clear and open communication, graciously granted Fukuoka Now’s Publisher, Nick Szasz, some time out of his busy schedule to talk about his plans for the next four years.

Congratulations on your re-election. You gave us an interview when you became Mayor in 2010, so we appreciate this second opportunity. How do you feel entering your second term? I was voted in with support from 60% of voters, an all-time record in terms of votes captured for Fukuoka City. In addition to my gratitude to this outpouring of support, I also realize the strong responsibility I have to make good on people’s expectations. Unlike the last time I was elected, when I was coming in as a former newscaster and was relatively unknown, this election represents a win after I’ve been in office for four years and overcome a range of challenges. Your spirit of challenge is well recognized indeed. Tell us about your aspirations for

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the next four years. Let’s begin with international projects and strategies. One of the strengths of Fukuoka is the proximity to other major metropolis via our international airport. I used this to my advantage during my first election run, putting considerable effort into promoting Fukuoka as a destination from overseas. Today, Fukuoka Airport has flights going not only to Asia, but also direct flights to Europe through the Dutch airline KLM. In terms of promoting the city as a destination, we’ve taken Europe much more strongly into consideration. In 2013, we entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with London’s Tech City; we owe the growth of our business efforts in this direction to the very fact that there are now more direct flights overseas. There are also more low cost carriers

(LCCs) offering flights, and leases on offices here are drastically more affordable than in Tokyo. This means Fukuoka offers a low-cost entry to doing business, so we are well-positioned to support those entering the Japanese market. Going forward, Japan’s population is expected to decline, so a major question is in what way we build links with other countries. This means not just inbound growth, but focusing on sending people from Fukuoka overseas, too. The things they learn abroad and bring back home will, without fail, change Fukuoka for the better. In other words, we want to promote outbound travel as well, insofar as we feel it will create a generation of “city changers.” What was the most memorable overseas mission from last term? The most memorable moment was going with Prime Minister Abe in spring 2014 to an event in London. Every year, the city holds a dinner, and I was able to participate with our Prime Minister. We also had a chance to give a presentation at a seminar for investment in Japan and pitch the virtues of Fukuoka. I think this was the first time in the history of Fukuoka City that its mayor accompanied the Prime Minister on a foreign tour and gave a sales pitch for the city. The fact that Fukuoka was given such an opportunity is a testament to the importance of our mission. The media has highlighted your efforts to support business globalization, and the city’s designation as a National Strategic Special Zone for Global Enterprise and JobCreation. Tell us your goals and what is required to succeed? We want to create new value out of Fukuoka and lead the next generation from here. I want to build Fukuoka into a place where people the world over want to live — a place that suits people’s values. I refer to this as creating “a leading Asian city that harmonizes

people, environment, and the metropolis,” and I think it's an absolute must that we create a city in this image. Until now, the idea of the megacity has held sway, with everyone wanting to be the next Tokyo or New York. However, following the events of the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011, that viewpoint drastically changed. It’s not enough to measure a city based on its economy and population — you have to consider whether it is liveable, too. Liveable doesn’t just mean that if there’s some greenery and nice views to offer, the rest will take care of itself. People want places to go to have fun on the weekend; they want opportunities to do business; they want places they can go to unwind and relax. A truly liveable city has to meet all of these needs and more. My vision of a city in which people, the environment, and city life coexist is just that kind of city.

In terms of business, Japan is pushing a policy of creating new value regionally, with tax breaks for businesses moving from Tokyo to the provinces. Taking up and moving does not mean that just their office changes, though. It means their employees and their employees’ families also move en masse. The more committed a company is, the more they will have a personal stake in those employees, their families, and children. They will want to find a city that has robust medical care and other services. One plank in this process is surely inviting major firms to come out here, but I feel that what Fukuoka needs even more than that is growth to produce the range of services and values that actually resonate with today’s day and age — not just growth for growth’s sake. In addition, Fukuoka is second only to Kyoto in terms of the proportion of the population that are university students. We also have

lots of talent like students coming to study from abroad. This is a stress-free environment that is easy to live in and promotes creative ideas. We'd like to draw on this potential and stimulate Fukuoka to produce more and more opportunities for creative endeavors, in turn stimulating the city’s growth. The notion of “ventures” and “startups” has become a household term in Fukuoka today. The Startup Cafe opened in October 2014 and has been lively with activity with people aiming to start new ventures. It’s a one-stop shop for startup consultation and support. The next step in that process is creating that next generation of talent to step up to the plate and take on new challenges. We want to support the top players and companies that come out of that process and give them our full backing. If we create a successful startup model here in Fukuoka, we can export it across the rest of Japan. I would also like to encourage overseas firms to set up shop here. What can to be done to create a more foreignerfriendly environment for business persons from overseas and to make the city more livable for foreigners? The most important thing is having an open heart and mind. This is not something you can create by throwing money at the problem. I believe Fukuoka has this spirit, thanks to our interaction with cities throughout Asia. One emblem of this is the Asian-Pacific Children’s Convention in Fukuoka, an exchange event we have been hosting for over twenty-five years. At the same time, we still need to do more to invite people from overseas to experience both the tourism and business sides of Fukuoka and see what makes our city great. In terms of tourism, we’ve been a leader in Japan in installing Wi-Fi services throughout the city, and we have partnered with medical facilities to offer consultations in multiple languages. On the business side, we are taking steps to ease visa and residency requirements so as to make the climate more congenial to entrepreneurs and students from overseas. The employment counseling center at the Startup Cafe offers counseling in English, Chinese, and Korean.

Fukuoka has been designated as a National Strategic Special Zone for Global Enterprise and Job-Creation, so we are steadily clearing each hurdle and becoming a city where those from overseas can come to visit or work. We are delighted to welcome more visitors, be they coming for leisure or to start a new venture. We’ve noticed the city’s efforts towards English-language education by native teachers in public schools. What are you hoping to achieve by this? We are putting considerable effort into English-language curricula, international exchange, and practical events people can partake in. Native speakers are offering English language instruction from fifth grade through middle school. In terms of the amount of time we devote to English education, we are also “first class.” Our target is to have over 35% of third graders passing Level 3 of the national English language examinations. As of 2013, that number stood at 33.6% [32.9% in 2012 and 26.4% in 2011], so we have just a little bit more to go. Since we have gained the special zone designation I mentioned, I think we are poised to become an incubator of talent. We’re out of time, but do you have anything to say to the foreigners living here now or to those considering to move here? When people think of Japan, they tend to imagine Tokyo and Kyoto. Unlike Tokyo, Fukuoka is compact but dense, allowing you to experience a range of what traditional Japan has to offer, all in one place. We also have an even longer history than Kyoto. Far and above one of the greatest appeals is that we are much more economically priced than Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto — and that is true in terms of tourism, business, and everyday life. Fukuoka also has an excellent transit system, so you are a stone’s throw from numerous famous sites in the Kyushu area. Tokyo and Osaka are, in a sense, already “complete” cities, but Fukuoka is kind of a new frontier for Japan. In the past, we thrived through our relationships with Asia, and we are today considered Japan’s most dynamic city. This region has been blessed with opportunities, and I think we are one of the more exciting and interesting of Japan’s growing new cities. Tokyo and Kyoto have had their ascendancy, but when you look at Japan as a whole, Fukuoka is definitely “next!”

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EVENTS FEB 4~26

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February Hanagata Kabuki

Yoshida Brother’s Recital

Nagasaki Lantern Festival

Ovo – Cirque Du Soleil

Datenojuyaku is the first kabuki of the year at Hakataza. Somegoro Ichikawa plays ten characters - good, evil, men and women, in a story of a retainer who aims to take his owner’s position. 40 costume changes by Ichikawa and acrobatic performances are expected as well.

The Yoshida Brothers debuted in 1999, bringing Japanese traditional tsugaru shamisen to local and overseas audiences with a modern twist. For this special show they play their hits and share the stage with acts “Wasabi” and “Shippu”, new generation bands produced by the brothers.

Celebrating Nagasaki’s historical ties with China, 15,000 Chinese lanterns are placed throughout the city for this annual festival. You’ll see lanterns shaped like Chinese historical figures, astrology symbols and more. Parades, Chinese acrobats and lion dancers too.

Ovo, which means ‘egg’ in Portuguese, is a Cirque Du Soleil production inspired by the world of insects. Their movements: eating, crawling, leaping and bouncing are expressed through energetic dance moves, flying performances, and their colorful nature with captivating costumes.

二月花形歌舞伎

吉田兄弟15周年記念コンサート「和の祭典」

長崎ランタンフェスティバル

オーヴォ - シルク・ドゥ・ソレイユ

日本の伝統芸能の枠を超え、アーティストとして世界で活躍する津軽三味線の兄弟奏者、吉田兄弟の特別公演。津軽三味線、尺八、箏、太鼓、胡弓、薩摩琵琶の和楽器6種からなる十一重奏。兄・良一郎の純邦楽ユニット「WASABI」、弟・健一がプロデュースする若手津軽三味線集団「疾風」も出演。若き文化継承者らが奏でる和楽器の神髄を堪能したい。

異国情緒あふれる長崎の新春風物詩。新地中華街とその一帯に 1万5千個におよぶ極彩色の中国提灯が灯され、街全体が温かな灯りに包まれる。大小様々な光のオブジェは、大きいのもので約10m！各地に設けられる会場の中国雑技や獅子舞などのパフォーマンスや、煌びやかなパレードなど見所も豊富。見て・食べて・体験する中国色豊かな祭りに出かけよう。

シルク・ドゥ・ソレイユによる初のファンタジー作品。ビッグトップツアー史上、最大のセットを使用する演目や、最も美しい空中曲芸と評される演目など、かつてないスケールと芸術性を融合させた圧巻のアクロバットの数々で、草花の下の生き物たちの世界を表現する。世界27都市で400万人以上を動員してきた超一流のエンターテインメントをライブで味わおう。

◦2/5 (Thu.) 1st stage: 15:30, 2nd stage: 19:00 ◦Fukuoka Symphony Hall (ACROS Fukuoka) ◦1-1-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku ◦S: ¥6,500, A: ¥5,900 ◦092-732-1688

◦2/19 (Thu.) ~ 3/5 (Thu.) ◦Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown ◦Nagasaki City, Nagasaki ◦Free ◦095-822-8888

◦2/20 (Fri.) ~ 4/5 (Sun.) ◦Fukuoka Big Top (Hakozakigu Gaien) ◦Weekdays: Adults ¥6,500~ / Children ¥4,500~ *Weekends & Holidays: plus ¥1,000 to weekdays’ prices ◦092-714-0159

人気花形俳優が奮闘する歌舞伎公演に、博多座初となる復活狂言の名作「伊達の十役」が登場。お家横領を企てる悪臣と、それを防ごうとする善良な家臣、遊女、亡霊など、善悪男女様々10役を市川染五郎一人で演じ分ける。40回以上にも及ぶ驚異の早替りや、宙乗りなどの仕掛けで見せるスペクタクル大作をお見逃しなく。 ◦2/4 (Web.) ~ 2/26 (Thu.) ◦Hakataza ◦2-1 Shimokawabatamachi, Hakata-ku ◦A: ¥14,500 / Superior B: ¥11,000 / B: ¥8,000 / C: ¥5,000 ◦092-263-5555

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Japan Umeshu Festival in Fukuoka 2015

29th Fukuoka International Cross Country

Fukuoka Custom Car Show 2015

Shiraito Shuzo Sake Barrel Opening

Over 150 varieties of umeshu (plum wine) from around Japan will be available for tasting and also on sale at this unique event in Dazaifu. Discover a world of umeshu - try umeshu-mixed cocktails and attend seminars about umeshu and food pairing.

Since 1987 this meet has attracted worldwide professional runners. Categories include Junior, Senior, and Junior High. A separate race for the general public will be held on the same day at 10:00 ~. Cheer runners who could go on to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

全国梅酒まつりin福岡

第29回福岡国際クロスカントリー

Around 400 tuned-up, modified and customized cars and bikes are on display for two days. Aspiring customizers should check out the custom shop display booths and parts shops too. The show draws a crowd of over 40,000 car-lovers every year. Pretty campaign girls too!

Taste sake fresh out the barrel! The Shiraito Sake brewery is one of only a few in Japan still brewing with the traditional method of “Hanegi Shibori”. This barrel opening event includes tastings of the new brews, and you can buy amazake, sake-infused breads and sweets.

日本各地で作られる梅酒150種類以上が一堂に会し、試飲カップに何回でも試飲できるイベントが、日本有数の梅の名所、太宰府天満宮で開催される。ベースのお酒や梅の品種など様々な組み合わせが織りなす梅酒は、まさに千差万別。梅酒と合う食事の紹介など、梅酒を楽しむための催しも行われる。梅の花が咲き誇るシーズンでもあるので、散策も一緒に楽しもう。 ◦2/20 (Fri.) ~ 2/22 (Sun.) ◦Dazaifu Tenmangu ◦4-7-1 Saifu, Dazaifu ◦Entrance free, comparing umeshu ticket (30 min.): Adv. ¥800, Door: ¥1,000 ◦092-524-7127

1987年の開始以来、世界各国からも多くの選手が参加している当大会は、中学生から大人までカテゴリごとに分かれ、4kmから10kmほどの距離を競争する。 2020年の東京オリンピック出場を目指す未来のオリンピアンを間近で観戦できる絶好のチャンス?! 当日は同会場で一般参加の市民クロカンも開催される（10時スタート)。 ◦2/21 (Sat.) 11:00 ~ ◦Uminonakamichi Seaside Park Cross Country Course ◦18-25 Saitozaki, Higashi-ku ◦Park Entrance: Adult: ¥410, E.S. & J.H.: ¥80 etc. ◦092-738-2180

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白糸酒造酒蔵開き雷山麓にある1855年から続く糸島の酒造メーカーの蔵開き。糸島産米”山田錦”を使い、今や全国でも数少ない製法となった「ハネ木搾り」で丁寧に作られる酒の純度は抜群。当日限定の「しぼりたて原酒」や甘酒、酒まんじゅうの販売の他、糸島物産店も併設される。試飲、酒蔵見学、利き酒大会などイベントも豊富。期間中は前原駅からシャトルバスも利用できる。 ◦2/21 (Sat.), 2/22 (Sun.) 11:00~16:00 ◦Shiraito Shuzo ◦1986 Hon, Itoshima City ◦Free ◦092-322-2901

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◊ Fukuoka Night Expo The Fukuoka Night Expo, or Yoruhaku, will be held for the entire month of February and will feature food, music and light-up events. For details, pick up a leaflet from the Information Plaza on the 1st floor of City Hall or visit the Yoruhaku homepage (http://tenjinsite. jp/yoruhaku/).

◊ Let’s Stop Drunk Driving ◊ Foster Care Forum Fukuoka City and Kodomo NPO CenterFukuoka will hold the Foster Care Forum to raise awareness of the foster care system. Michael Maher King, a doctoral candidate at Oxford University who is researching Japan's foster care system, will give a keynote address in Japanese about foster care systems around the world and the current state of Japan's system. When: Feb. 21 (Sat) 13:30~16:10 / Where: Citizen Welfare Plaza (3-3-39 Arato, Chuo-ku) / To apply, visit: kodomo-npo. cf@rose.ocn.ne.jp / Inquiries: 092-716-5095

Fukuoka City and the 16 municipalities in the metro area will hit the streets for a campaign to eliminate drunk driving. The event will start at 15:00 on Feb. 12 in the Shintencho Clock Plaza. Meanwhile, the Mini Life Message Exhibition, an art exhibit honoring victims of drunk driving accidents, will be held at seven locations around the city including the 1st floor lobby of City Hall (2/17~22). Inquiries: Planning Section, General Affairs & Planning Bureau (092-711-4085)

◊ Helping You Set up or Expand a Business Last November, the government opened an Employment Consultation Center, or ECC, inside Fukuoka City's Startup Cafe (Tsutaya 3F, 1-20-17 Imaizumi, Chuo-ku). ECC staff include lawyers and other experts who can help new startups and foreign firms setting up shop

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Asumin to Hold NPO/ Volunteer Exchange Event The Fukuoka NPO/Volunteer Exchange Center (Asumin) will hold the Good Activity Festival 2015 at City Hall from Feb 13~15 to spread the word about public interest activities. NPOs and volunteer organizations will exhibit their activities in booths. There will be stage performances and a range of hands-on activities for people of all ages. See the Asumin homepage for details (http:// www.fnvc.jp).

◊ Now Accepting Application for City-run Housing Starting on Feb. 4, the Fukuoka City Housing Corporation will release application guidelines for available city-run housing and distribute application forms to the Information Corners the Ward Offices and the Information Plaza on the 1st floor of City Hall. If you are interested in applying, please send your application, postmarked no later than Feb. 13, to the Application Section of the Fukuoka City Housing Corporation (4-1 Tenyamachi, Hakata-ku, 8120025). You can also apply online at http:// nicety.or.jp/. Inquiries: Application Section, Fukuoka City Housing Corporation (092-271-2561)

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