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(English) Poppy Festival @ Kirin Beer Factory
(English) Head down to the Kirin Beer Factory this weekend to see 10,000 poppies in bloom! Beautiful pink and red poppies bloom at the start of summer in Japan. You can see the joyous poppy fields in Asakura City for free and, while you’re there, enjoy stalls selling local products. There’s also a free shuttle bus service from Amagi Tetsudo Tachiarai Station.
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(English) Fukuoka Now Beer Garden Guide 2013
죄송합니다, 이 페이지는 현재 日本語 와 English 로만 서비스 중입니다.
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(English) Zazen Experience
(English) Take part in this three day zazen program at Torikai Hachimangu Shinbun-kan in Imagawa, including a lecture from experienced priest Myochoan Kamioka Hakuun. In Zen Buddhism, zazen (literally “seated meditation”) is a meditative discipline practitioners perform to calm the body and the mind, and be able to concentrate enough to experience insight into the nature of existence and thereby gain enlightenment. This program runs for three days, including two overnight stays, meals, and a party, however participants can request to join or leave the program half-way.
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(English) Hokkaido Fair
(English) Are you a fan of Hokkaido foods? Visit the Hokkaido Fair in Fukuoka between May 23~26 at Tenjin Central Park. The fair offers a wide range of Hokkaido foods and souvenirs, with 70 stalls run by business owners from Hokkaido. Try famous Hokkaido seafood like crab and urchin, plus special Hokkaido ramen, jacket potatoes, sweets, local beer, wine and more.
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(English) 9th “Yakuin Ten Ten Ichi” Flea Market
(English) Yakuin area will come alive with this great flea market on Sunday. In cooperation with local shops and real estate owners, the flea market is held in areas such as Yakuin’s parking lots. All stores in the area are open too, and many small clothing and accessory shops, cafes and bakeries from Yakuin area will join the event. The market will happen rain or shine, but don’t forget to bring your own shopping bag, as there will be none given out with purchases.
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(English) 22nd Yakuin Salud
(English) Salud means cheers in Spanish! This monthly bar-hopping event in the Yakuin area is a great chance to meet people and discover new bars and restaurants. The Yakuin Salud Festival’s ¥1,000 pass includes 3 drink tickets and your very own wine glass. Use them to explore the bars and restaurants of the Yakuin area. Roaming entertainers including flamenco dancers, magicians, balloon artists and more pop up too! System: Buy a festival pass for ¥1,000 (incl. 3 tickets and 1 wine glass). Grab a free map and explore! Use your tickets at participating restaurants and bars in Yakuin. Be sure to say “Salud” (cheers!) to people you meet, but please don’t drop your glass or disrupt the neighborhood. Don’t miss the next Yakuin Salud, featuring 28 diverse restaurants and bars and great entertainment!
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(English) French Cinema Festival
(English) Returning for a second year, this festival showcases selected French films at two venues. Opening event includes screening of a Jacques Doillon film, with an appearance by the renowned director, and his lead actress Lou Doillon (daughter of Jacques Doillon and Jane Birkin).
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(English) Emi Meyer Fukuoka Live
(English) Japanese-born, American-raised Jazz pianist and singer-songwriter Emi Meyer maintains a career both in Japan and the US. It’s her first time to come to Kyushu with a band, as she performs songs from her latest LP “Galaxy’s Skirt”, with a mellow and evocative title track.
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(English) Italian Wine Festival – VINO! VINO!! VINO!!!
(English) Fukuoka’s first first Italian wine event, featuring 200 wines from all of Italy’s 20 states. Organized by Fukuoka-based sommeliers, chefs and liquor store owners who love Italian wine, you’ll find professional advice at the free seminars about Italian wine tasting. Cheers!
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(English) Fukuoka Asian Film Festival 2013 Pre Event
(English) Special screening of “Kyou-wo-mamoru” (Protect Today) – a Tohoku earthquake documentary created by an Iwate Pref. university student. The documentary gives a strong voice to the victims, families and friends of victims affected by the disaster, and was shown in the U.S in 2012.
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