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Ready to hit the beach for some sun, sand

and waves? Weve updated our annual guide

to 18 recommended beaches in Fukuoka -

use our map, photos and information to find

the perfect one for you and your friends

this summer!

FN staff are always roaming the city and

snapping photos now we have a place

to share these moments with fans of

Fukuoka! If you use Instagram, follow us

@fukuokanow, and dont forget to use the

hashtag #fukuokanow when you post photos

of Fukuoka.

July brings with it the awesome spectacle

of Hakata Gion Yamakasa. The festival

centers around a unique helter-skelter race

at 4:59am on July 15th, when thousands

of men from seven districts race through

the streets carrying decorative one-ton

floats. Our online guide includes this years

schedule, history & more!

Your summer in Japan isnt complete with-

out the experience of at least one hanabi

matsuri (fireworks festival)! Weve compiled

a list of upcoming fireworks displays in and

around Fukuoka.

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2-1-17 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, FukuokaTel: 092-406-4997.

Open: 11:30~24:00

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Address: 2-1-8-1F Akasaka, Chuo-ku, Fukuo-

ka Tel: 092-716-5766 Hours: 11:00~22:00

(L.O. 21:30) Closed: Mon. and every first

Tue. Menu: Mentaiko omurice 820 (w/soft

drink 980; small salad +160), Maguro ya-

makake rice bowl (w/miso soup) 980, Milk

porridge 550, Mentaiko porridge 650,

Beer 400, Veggie juice 320, Cake 100

Yasushi Umebayashi has manned the

kitchen at Gokoku since it opened in

1999. The owner-chef makes every-

thing himself, from the trademark omurice to

the desserts. The omurice is so popular that

long lines form at lunchtime and on week-

ends. The rice, a mixture of rice cooked with

barley and buttered mentaiko rice, is topped

with an incredibly fluffy omelet. One stroke

of your spoon will reveal savory, semi-liquid

egg on the inside and the pink hue of the

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porridge is also a big hit with customers of

all ages. The portions at Gokoku are sizable,

so we suggest you avoid the lunch rush and

enjoy a leisurely, filling meal.

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Gokoku

flavorful rice underneath. The omelet top-

ping is deftly prepared from simple ingredi-

entstwo eggs, mozzarella cheese and milk.

We recommend you try a bite before adding

any ketchup. Umebayashi used to work in

the Kanto area and his friends there raved

about his omuricehis family is in the seafood

business and used to send him mentaikoso

he put it on the menu when he opened. An-

other dish inspired by the family business is

the maguro rice bowl. The risotto-esque milk

2-1-8-1F 092-716-5766 11:00~22:00

L.O.21:30 820980 160 820880980 1,180 650 550 650 400 400320 320 100

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Full Classic Sports Bar MenuDaily Happy Hour 18:00~20:00100 inch projector and six large-screen TVsNo cover charge and friendly international staff

18:00~20:0010060TV

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1-9-21 Maizuru, Chuo-ku Open: 18:00~3:00 every day Tel: 092-406-9822

FUKUOKAS NEWEST & BIGGEST SPORTS BAR


WHATS SUP FUKUOKA?Marine sports fans are truly spoilt for choice in Fukuoka. Hakata Bay offers friendly waters for yachting, while the beaches to the east or west

boast pristine sandy beaches, waves for surfers and winds for windsurfers. SUP (stand up paddleboard) is the fastest growing marine sport

around the world and its taking off in Fukuoka! Why? well, as the local experts concur, its relatively easy to learn and can be enjoyed by all

ages, it can be enjoyed in many locations, its a great workout, its not costly, and its simply fun. We visited three leading beachside shops in

western Fukuoka to learn more. Read our online guide for details on rental, storage, gear, wear and more. See you on the sea!

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BEACH STORELocated in front of Futamigaura surf point. Shop, cafe, lessons,

rental, storage, showers, parking and BBQ facilities. Owner

Takashi Fukai is an award winning SUP competitor and SUP

authorized instructor - and he speaks basic English! Read our

online guide for more details.

2137-1 Oda, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka

Open: 10:00 ~ sunset, Closed: irregular

Tel: 092-809-2000

KAOI SURFLocated just a five-minute walk from Imajuku subway station!

Ideal for beginners looking for flat water cruising. Inexpensive

rentals from just 500/30 min or 5,000/month plan. Lessons,

rental, storage, cafe, bakery, BBQ facilities and parking. Read

our online guide for more details.

1-11-8 Imajuku-ekimae, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka

Open: 10:00 ~ sunset, Closed: irregular

Tel: 092-807-2050

LADY WIND SURF & SUPPrivate beach with combination of mostly flat water conditions

but also nice rolling waves. Largest board storage facility in

western Japan and a very active community. Shop, cafe, order

in menu from next-door restaurant Puka Puka, lessons, rental,

showers, parking, Read our online guide for more details.

4787 Obaru-kaigan, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka

Open: 10:00 ~ sunset, Closed: Irregular

Tel: 092-807-1690 fukuoka-now.com/sup

CrossFit ClassesFree trial available!

CrossFit Hakata18-30 Hiemachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka

[email protected] Tel: 080-9505-5859

facebook.com/crossfithakata

WEDNESDAY@ WATTSAll bottled beers just 500: Brooklyn Lager, Samuel Adams and more!

1-1-1 Kego, Chuo-ku 092-732-3751Open: Tue.~Sat. 12:00~22:00,Sun. 12:00~18:00 Closed: Mon. & Hol.

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Fukuoka Sunset SailingSunset Sailing(10 person max)54,000 (incl. tax) / 3 hrs 18:00~21:00Charter Sailing(10 person max)2hrs / 21,600, 4hrs / 43,200,6hrs / 64,800 (incl. tax)*outside of Sunset Sailing hours only

See Fukuoka from the sea aboard a luxurious 10m catamaran.Ideal for groups, parties and special events!

Fukuoka Sunset Sailing

fukuoka sunset sailing1 (Jap.) fukuoka sunset sailing2 (Eng.)

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

Tel: 090-4773-1410 (Jap.) 090-7587-7677 (Eng.)Email: [email protected]

Two flights to Taipei from Fukuoka daily!...with countless convenient connections

Save money and book directly online: www.china-airlines.com

From FUKUOKA

* Fares are subject to availability and conditions * Booking and ticketing with these fares avail. through official website only

Fare example

HONG KONG, BANGKOK, HO CHI MINH CITY, MANILA: 30,000~

USA, CANADA: 60,000~

TAIPEI: 22,000~


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From organizing wel-

come events at the

Port of Hakata, to

sharing information,

resources and maps with

overseas visitors, Yan Zhang

is always busy as the only non-

Japanese employee at the Fu-

kuoka Convention & Visitors

Bureau. I want to help visitors

enjoy their stay in Fukuoka as

much as possible, she says

with an enthusiastic sparkle in

her eyes. Yan graduated uni-

versity and entered the work-

force back home in China but,

unable to shake an urge to live

abroad, she moved to Fukuoka

12 years ago. She took up her

current post at the convention

bureau in 2010, where the aim

is to enhance the urban appeal

of Fukuoka while disseminating

tourism information. With the

influx of cruise ships from China recently Yan has become even busier. One of her personal goals is

to visit some port cities outside of Fukuoka to gain perspective and insights to help her satisfy visi-

tors even more. To those visiting Fukuoka, she recommends a trip to Kushida Shrine, Tochoji Tem-

ple, and a traditional Japanese meal of kaiseki ryori. Yan loves Fukuoka, saying its a compact city

which is fun and easy to walk around, and she vows to keep trying her best to share Fukuokas best

points with travellers of the world. FCVB website: www.welcome-fukuoka.or.jp

IN FUKUOKA...introducing Fukuokas resident foreigners

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Hula dance show Dancers from PUANANi Hawaii Hula Studio set a sensual summer

mood with a poolside hula show. Aloha spirit!

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SUP Demonstration SUPOriginally from Hawaii, Stand Up Paddleboard is the fastest grow-

ing marine sport - demonstrations by local professionals in the pool!

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Relax by the pool with a cocktail in hand as WTS

staff cook up a storm! The 500 menu includes

jerk chicken, nachos, escabeche, carved ham,

and other delights, plus special Caribbean

Tropicana Cocktail, Heartland beer, cocktails

& soft drinks. Moet Chandon (1,000)!

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Paradise found! Beach in Southern Taiwan Shangri-La Far Eastern Plaza Hotels

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Fukuoka Asian Film Festival 2014Now in its 28th year this annual

festival celebrates independant

Asian cinema. Recent works

from Japan, Korea, Taiwan and

China are featured in a 14-film se-

lection, and film directors are in-

vited to Fukuoka for discussions

and greeting sessions.

Worlds CM Festival 2014 in Fukuoka With the best and most bizarre

television commercials from all

over the world, the crazy CM Festi-

val always entertains and surpris-

es its audiences. This years selec-

tion includes Cannes Lion award

winners, creepy horror CMs, and

more! Both nights end with a lucky

draw and guest live show.

Ibiza Festival 2014In the mountains of Ukiha, Ibiza

Smoke Restaurant holds its year-

ly outdoor festival, with local DJs,

live bands, booths selling organic

and handmade items, a big paella

pan, woodfired pizza, storytelling

time for the kids, live painting and

workshops. Free camping too!

The Cinema Night Fukuoka 2014Watch a film under a starry sum-

mer nights sky (for free!) at this

beachside resort hotel. Screen-

ings every Wed., Fri., and Sat., dif-

ferent films daily. This years selec-

tion includes The Great Gatsby

and Les Misrables. Enjoy sun-

set cinema on the grassy seaside

lawn area.

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7/4 (Fri.) ~ 13 (Sun.) 7/4~6: Nishitetsu Hall / 7/11~13: 5F Institut franais Kyushu Adv.: 1,400~ / Door: 1,800, Univ. 1,500, J & HS & Over 60 1,000 092-733-0949

CMCMCMCMCM2014

7/19 (Sat.), 26 (Sat.) 23:00~5:00 Nakasu Taiyo Movie Theater Unreserved: 3,900, Student 3,200, Reserved: 4,600 092-843-7370 4-6-18 Nakasu, Hakata-ku

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7/13 (Sun.) 12:00~24:00Ibiza Smoke Restaurant Adv.: 3,000, Door: 3,500 *Under HS: free0943-77-7828719 Tagomori, Ukihamachi, Ukiha-shi, Fukuoka

7/19 (Sat.) ~ 8/30 (Sat.) 19:30~ (Wed., Fri., Sat. only)The Luigans Spa & ResortFree (Food and drinks from outside prohibited)092-603-2435 18-25, Saitozaki Higashi-ku

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Open: Mon.-Sat. 11:30~02:00, Hol. 11:30~23:00 [Lunch 11:30~15:30]

*All prices excl. tax380600

570Pint 910

360Half 560


Number Shot 2014 A new outdoor summer music

festival comes to Fukuoka this

year, bringing an unbelievable

lineup of top J-pop artists. Over

two days, see Kreva, Ketsumei-

shi, Funky Kato, Ulfuls, Quruli,

Shonan no Kaze, Superfly, Naoto

Inti Raymi and more popular art-

ists, turning up the summer heat!

Antique Fair in FukuokaA wide array of antique goods

from all over Japan and the

world are on display. Explore

the 1,300m2 venue a maze of

stalls selling unique relics of the

past, including Japanese ceram-

ics, Western glassware and more.

Bring along your own antiques

for a free appraisal.

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7/26 (Sat.) & 27 (Sun.) 12:00~20:20Uminonakamichi Kaihin Park8,000 / 2-day 14,000 (incl. tax & park entrance fee) *Under 5 years: free 092-714-015918-25 Saitozaki, Higashi-ku

Tobata Gion FestivalGiant 10m floats with 12 tiers of

lanterns are paraded through

the town to shouts of of Yoito-

sa! Yoitosa! in one of Fukuokas

biggest festivals.The four floats

are decorated with 12 flags dur-

ing the day, but become Pyra-

mids of Light with 309 paper

lanterns for the night parade.

Power Fes 2014This years Umi no Hi (Marine

day) national holiday sees Jigy-

ohama transform into Western

Japans biggest beachside DJ

Party. Top Japanese DJs take

turns pumping out beats on

stage while you enjoy food and

drinks from booths by famous

local shops. Dont miss the fun,

fashion and party!

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7/25 (Fri.) ~ 27 (Sun.) *Main demonstration on 7/26, 18:30~21:00 Tobata area in Kitakyushu / Demonstration (7/26): in front of Tobata Ward office 093-871-1501

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JUL 26~27JUL 25~27 JUL 25~27JUL 21

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Fukuoka Asian Art Museum

Hotel Okura

Dukes HotelNakasu

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Australian Consulate

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Hakata Gion YamakasaThe Hakata Gion Yamakasa, Fukuokas sum-

mer festival, will run from 7/1~15. Festivities

commence with a display of 14 decorated

floats on 7/1 (until 0:00 on 7/15), and the

first float run, the nagare-kaki, is held on the

evening of 7/10. At 15:59 on 7/12, there is a

4km practice run, the oiyama-narashi, and

at 15:30 on 7/13, all of the groups showcase

their floats in a parade from Gofukumachi

intersection to City Hall. The festival culmi-

nates with the main event, the oiyamakasa,

at 4:59 on 7/15. Floats le1ave Kushida Shrine

every five minutes and compete for the fast-

est time on the 5km course.

Construction Revs up on Nanakuma Line ExtensionFukuoka City is working on an extension of

the subways Nanakuma Line from Tenjin-

Minami Station to Hakata Station. Once

connected, travel time to Hakata will be re-

duced by as much as 14 minutes. The exten-

sion is scheduled for completion in FY2020.

Once the main construction begins, traffic

will be restricted on parts of Ekimae-dori

and Sumiyoshi-dori. Check the Transporta-

tion Bureau homepage for details.

Making Dreams Reality in FukuokaOn Mar. 28, 2014, the national government

designated Fukuoka City as a National Stra-

tegic Zone for Job Creation, a special area

where startups will be encouraged and reg-

ulations that hinder business activities will

be relaxed. A committee of city and national

government officials and private companies

will be established to create a detailed plan.

After the Prime Minister approves the plan

this summer, relaxed regulations and other

initiatives will be rolled out gradually. Inqui-

ries: National Strategic Zone Unit, Planning

& Coordination Department (092-711-4866)

Beware of Heat ExhaustionHeat exhaustion is caused when the body

becomes unable to control its temperature

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due to the heat and loses excessive water

and salt. Symptoms include headaches, diz-

ziness and vomiting, and it can be treated

by cooling the body and drinking fluids to

replenish lost water and salt. If you think

you have heat exhaustion, rest your body

and consult a doctor if your condition does

not improve. You can prevent heat exhaus-

tion by drinking plenty of fluids to replace

water and salt after you sweat. Watch the

temperature and avoid exertion when you

do not feel well.

Aburayama: Great in Any SeasonAburayama, the 597m mountain that strad-

dles Jonan, Sawara and Minami Wards is a

great place to relax and enjoy nature in any

season. Forest City Aburayama is a popular

R&R spot with a suspension bridge, a look-

out point, a grass ski slope, a playground

and a campground. There are also three

hiking courses that each take about one

hour to complete. Inquiries: Forest City

Aburayama (092-871-6969) 9:00~18:00

(7/20~8/31: ~20:00)

Tenjin Cool-musement Park will be

back again this summer in the City

Hall plaza from 8/2 (Sat) to 8/17

(Sun), 10:00~17:00. Admission is free.

Attractions include the 7m Tarzan

Slider (200) and the 20m Jungle

Splash. Inquiries: We Love Tenjin

(092-734-8750)

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