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RESTAURANTS EVENTSMAPSBARS THINGS TO DO www.fukuoka-now.comFEB 2015 #194 FREE 無料

福岡の街を

遊びつくそう！

VALENTINE’S PARTY FEB. 13

INTERVIEW MAYOR TAKASHIMAFEATURE FOR FREE IN FUKUOKA

Most guidebooks recommend a visit to the lo-

cal fish market. Why? To find out, Fukuoka Now

checked out a recent public day at the city’s cen-

tral wholesale market. Once inside, enjoy heated

tuna auctions, fish-filleting classes, tasting and

shopping for the freshest fish in town!

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Citizens’ Appreciation Day at Nagahama Fish Market

SNAPSHOTS more snaps and videos online!

外国人旅行者の観光スポットとしても注目の長浜鮮魚市場。毎月第 2 土曜日は、普段は鮮魚店などの買出人しか入れない市場の一部が解放され、一般の人も新鮮な魚を買うことができる。人気の本マグロの解体ショーや、プロの包丁さばきが間近で見られる「お魚さばき方実演」など、見て食べて買うこともできる人気イベントはお手拭き持参で早めに行くのがオススメ。NOW 編集部の体験レポートも見てね！

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1. A 62kg tuna ready for auction2. Samples of the fish and their names 3. The auction begins 4. The popular ¥1,000 assortment box 5. Locals shopping 6. FN reporter Tomo petting a cat shark7. Market building exterior

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TIPS: Arrive early. Some bargain hunters line up from 7am! Don’t wear nice shoes! The floors are fishy and wet. Take a camera, wet towels and some cash to take advantage of the amazing bargains.

3-11-3 Nagahama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka. Every second

Saturday of the month, 9:00 ~ 12:00. Free!

美味い魚はここにある！

2 • Fukuoka Now • #194 • February 2014

his dedication to prepa-

ration. “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 game-

ni (traditional simmered

hodgepodge) is a great

choice if you have guests

from out-of-town. Many

foreigners come to the restaurant, but the

menu is only in Japanese. “From my experi-

ence, 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.

Name: Ikkokudo Kiyokawa Address: 2-9-4

Kiyokawa, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka Tel.: 092-522-

8177 Open: 18:00~1:00 (L.O. 24:00) Closed:

Sundays Menu: Sashimi plate (7-pieces)

¥1,200, Steamed vegetables ¥850, Wa-

gyu kalbi w/potatoes ¥860, Hakata game-

ni ¥650, Takikomi gohan ¥1,600~, Draft

beer ¥580, Sake (small glass) ¥250~, Sho-

chu ¥450~

Not far from Yanagibashi Market, Ik-

kokudo 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

GOURMET

WHATWHERE&HOWMUCH

柳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

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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味だ。がめ煮など博多の郷土の味が楽しめるのも県外客に喜ばれている。ホテルニューオータニそばという立地柄、外国人の来店も多いが、外国語メニューはない。その代わり、スタッフが翻訳ソフトなどを活用し、コミュニケーションを図る。「自分の経験上、海外では現地の方とのやり取りもいい思い

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Ikkokudo: Seasonal Delights, Relaxed Atmosphere

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：日曜日メニュー：お刺身盛り合せ 1 人前 7 点盛り￥1,200、せいろで蒸した温野菜￥850、和牛カルビの肉じゃが￥860、博多がめ煮￥650、もつ鍋 1 人前￥1,050、土鍋で炊いた炊き込みご飯￥1,600 ～、生ビール￥580、グラスワイン￥500、日本酒グラス小￥250 ～、焼酎グラス￥450 ～

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FREE!30 THINGS TO DO IN FUKUOKA!

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

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things to enjoy for FREE. Here’s

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FREE PANORAMIC VIEW OF HAKATA BAY

Catch a panoramic view from 100m high - abso-

lutely free!

FREE COW MILKING AND SHEEP PETTING

Get back to nature at Aburayama Farm. Fun for

the whole family!

FREE RIDE TO TOP OF

FUKUOKA TOWER

Three days before or three days

after your birthday means a free

ride up to Fukuoka’ highest van-

tage point!

FREE HANDSHAKE WITH PAUL MCCARTNEY

Shake hands with Paul McCartney, Frank Sinatra

and Michael Jackson at Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome

FREE FOOT BATH

Rest your heels af-

ter a long day of

shopping in a warm

foot bath next

inside the Kego

Shrine grounds

FREE ROBOT RENDEZVOUS

See and interact with more robots than you’ve ever

seen before at Robosquare in Momochi.

FREE BEER FACTORY TOUR

What could possible be more interesting than a

beer factory? Free tasting too at the Asahi Beer

Factory Hakata

タダで遊べる福岡の満足スポット!

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Visas solutions for: Students, designated activities, extensions, intra-company transferee, certificate of authorized employment, re-entry permits, dependents, spouse or children, relatives, naturalization, etc.

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Just 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 certi-

fied 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 edu-

cational 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 shar-

ing his unique style and flair. Catch him perform live at the upcom-

ing 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

IN FUKUOKA...introducing Fukuoka’s resident foreigners

Read our full interview with Bobby atwww.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！

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

ア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

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

Ardit Como

アルディット・コモ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！


Congratulations on your re-election. You

gave us an interview when you became May-

or 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 vot-

ers, an all-time record in terms of votes cap-

tured for Fukuoka City. In addition to my grat-

itude 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

the next four years. Let’s begin with inter-

national projects and strategies.

One of the strengths of Fukuoka is the prox-

imity to other major metropolis via our inter-

national airport. I used this to my advantage

during my first election run, putting consider-

able effort into promoting Fukuoka as a des-

tination from overseas.

Today, Fukuoka Airport has flights going

not only to Asia, but also direct flights to Eu-

rope through the Dutch airline KLM. In terms

of promoting the city as a destination, we’ve

taken Europe much more strongly into consid-

eration. In 2013, we entered into a Memoran-

dum 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-posi-

tioned to support those entering the Japa-

nese market.

Going forward, Japan’s population is ex-

pected 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 peo-

ple from Fukuoka overseas, too.

The things they learn abroad

and bring back home will, with-

out 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 memo-

rable 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 semi-

nar 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 Job-

Creation. Tell us your goals and what is re-

quired to succeed?

We want to create new value out of Fukuo-

ka 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 cre-

ating “a leading Asian city that harmonizes

MAYOR SOICHIRO TAKASHIMA: FOUR MORE YEARSOn 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.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW


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 opportuni-

ties 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 To-

kyo 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 cre-

ating that next generation of talent to step up

to the plate and take on new challenges. We

want to support the top players and compa-

nies that come out of that process and give

them our full backing. If we create a success-

ful startup model here in Fukuoka, we can ex-

port 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 foreigner-

friendly 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 Fu-

kuoka 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 lan-

guages. 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 clear-

ing each hurdle and becoming a city where

those from overseas can come to visit or

work. We are delighted to welcome more visi-

tors, be they coming for leisure or to start a

new venture.

We’ve noticed the city’s efforts towards Eng-

lish-language education by native teachers

in public schools. What are you hoping to

achieve by this?

We are putting considerable effort into Eng-

lish-language curricula, international ex-

change, and practical events people can par-

take 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 Eng-

lish 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, Fu-

kuoka 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 oppor-

tunities, 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!”

MAYOR TAKASHIMA ANSWERED A FEW MORE QUESTIONS AFTER THE INTERVIEW. GO ONLINE FOR THE FULL TEXT IN

ENGLISH AND JAPANESE.　2期目を迎えた高島市長へのインタビュー全文（英語・日本語）は、オンラインにて掲載中


February Hanagata KabukiDatenojuyaku is the first ka-

buki of the year at Hakataza.

Somegoro Ichikawa plays ten

characters - good, evil, men and

women, in a story of a retain-

er who aims to take his owner’s

position. 40 costume changes

by Ichikawa and acrobatic per-

formances are expected as well.

Yoshida Brother’s RecitalThe Yoshida Brothers debuted

in 1999, bringing Japanese tra-

ditional tsugaru shamisen to lo-

cal and overseas audiences with

a modern twist. For this special

show they play their hits and

share the stage with acts “Wasa-

bi” and “Shippu”, new generation

bands produced by the brothers.

Nagasaki Lantern FestivalCelebrating Nagasaki’s his-

torical ties with China, 15,000

Chinese lanterns are placed

throughout the city for this an-

nual festival. You’ll see lanterns

shaped like Chinese historical

figures, astrology symbols and

more. Parades, Chinese acrobats

and lion dancers too.

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

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。

◦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

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。

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

EVENTS

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

Ovo – Cirque Du SoleilOvo, which means ‘egg’ in Portu-

guese, is a Cirque Du Soleil pro-

duction inspired by the world of

insects. Their movements: eating,

crawling, leaping and bouncing

are expressed through energetic

dance moves, flying performanc-

es, and their colorful nature with

captivating costumes.

オーヴォ - シルク・ドゥ・ソレイユシルク・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。

◦2/20 (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

FEB 20~APR 5FEB 5 FEB 19~MAR 5FEB 4~26撮影：永石勝

2/13 (Fri)19:00 ~ 24:00

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29th Fukuoka International Cross CountrySince 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 run-

ners who could go on to the 2020

Tokyo Olympics.

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Shiraito Shuzo Sake Barrel OpeningTaste sake fresh out the barrel!

The Shiraito Sake brewery is one

of only a few in Japan still brew-

ing 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.

Fukuoka Custom Car Show 2015Around 400 tuned-up, modified

and customized cars and bikes

are on display for two days. Aspir-

ing 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!

Japan Umeshu Festival in Fukuoka 2015Over 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.

白糸酒造酒蔵開き福岡カスタムカーショー2015

全国梅酒まつりin福岡

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

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

チューニングカーやドレスアップカー、カスタムバイクなどが大集結！例年、4万人超の来場者を誇る人気イベントは、各ブースを回ってカスタムカーを見て回るも良し、充実のステージイベントを制覇するも良し。ステージイベントや自動車や二輪車の各種部品などを取り扱うブースの出店もあり、車好き・バイク好きにはたまらない2日間だ。

◦2/21 (Sat.) 10:00~18:00, 2/22 (Sun.) 9:00~17:00◦Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome◦2-2-2 Jigyohama, Chuo-ku◦Adult: Adv ¥1,000, Door ¥1,200, JS & HS: Adv. ¥500, Door ¥700 ◦092-844-8837

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

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English, Korean & Chinese!

Fukuoka City BulletinFukuoka Shisei Dayori is City Hall’s official magazine published bi-week-

ly on 1st and 15th of each month 23 times per year. It’s available in Japanese on-

line too. Consider using it for Japanese study! ふくおか市政だより Website:

www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/shisei/kouhou-hodo/shiseidayori

FUKUOKA CITY BULLETINSELECTED NEWS TOPICS BY FUKUOKA NOW FROM FUKUOKA CITY’S SHISEI DAYORIFUKUOKA CITY BULLETIN

◊ Foster Care ForumFukuoka City and Kodomo NPO Center-

Fukuoka 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 ad-

dress in Japanese about foster care systems

around the world and the current state of Ja-

pan's system. When: Feb. 21 (Sat) 13:30~16:10

/ Where: Citizen Welfare Plaza (3-3-39 Ara-

to, Chuo-ku) / To apply, visit: kodomo-npo.

[email protected] / Inquiries: 092-716-5095

◊ Helping You Set up or Expand a BusinessLast November, the government opened an

Employment Consultation Center, or ECC, in-

side 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

in Japan understand Japan's rules about la-

bor management, contracts and so on. Indi-

vidual consultations are free of charge, and

support is also available in English, Chinese

and Korean. Inquiries: Employment Consul-

tation Center (080-1001-4675; 11:00~21:00

Sun~Fri, excluding holidays)

◊ Fukuoka Night ExpoThe 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 Informa-

tion Plaza on the 1st floor of City Hall or visit

the Yoruhaku homepage (http://tenjinsite.

jp/yoruhaku/).

◊ Let’s Stop Drunk DrivingFukuoka 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). In-

quiries: Planning Section, General Affairs &

Planning Bureau (092-711-4085)

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YIPEE! FOR FREE!

The Fukuoka NPO/Volunteer Exchange

Center (Asumin) will hold the Good Ac-

tivity Festival 2015 at City Hall from Feb

13~15 to spread the word about public

interest activities. NPOs and volunteer

organizations will exhibit their activi-

ties in booths. There will be stage per-

formances and a range of hands-on ac-

tivities for people of all ages. See the

Asumin homepage for details (http://

www.fnvc.jp).

◊ Now Accepting Application for City-run HousingStarting on Feb. 4, the Fukuoka City Hous-

ing 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 Cor-

poration (4-1 Tenyamachi, Hakata-ku, 812-

0025). You can also apply online at http://

nicety.or.jp/. Inquiries: Application Sec-

tion, Fukuoka City Housing Corporation

(092-271-2561)

Asumin to Hold NPO/Volunteer Exchange Event

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Professional Balloon Artist - Ardit!世界公認バルーンアーティスト登場

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