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Special: AIDS Day 2012 in Fukuoka
For the past eight years, the number of cases of HIV and AIDS has been over 1,000 per year. In Fukuoka City there were 32 cases of HIV infection including cases of AIDS a combined total of 42 (a record high). And that’s not all – these figures count only those who were tested. That means there are more people going about their daily lives without knowing that they have been infected.
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8 Weekend Events for Fukuoka
Stuck for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered with everything from Oktoberfest and Halloween events to a free day at the zoo and more! Here are Fukuoka Now staff’s picks for weekend activities for this Saturday and Sunday … Event 1 ::: Fukuoka Oktoberfest 10/26 (Fri.)~ 10/28 (Sun.) @ Reisen Park One [...]
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Zoo and More Green Spots – Free on Oct. 28
Every October, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism holds an “Urban Tree Planting Campaign”. As part of this year’s campaign, the City will open five outdoor facilities to the public for free on Oct. 28 (Sun.)– Fukuoka Municipal Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Yūsentei Park, Rakusui-en and Shofu-en. The aim of the day is to encourage Fukuoka citizens to enjoy the beautiful natural spots that the city has to offer.
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Halloween @ Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe Fukuoka is celebrating Halloween with three big events! Things kick off this weekend with a “Halloween Special Live” event on Oct. 27 (Sat.), featuring Motley Crue tribute band “Dr. Feel Good” who will play two sets from 19:00~ and 21:00~. The second day is for the little ones, with a “Halloween Kids Party” on Oct. 28 (Sun.), featuring a kids’ costume contest and parade through the Hawks Town Mall (contest reception ~13:30, contest start 14:00). The third and final event is the “Halloween Rockers Party” on Oct. 31 (Wed.) featuring the annual Hard Rock Halloween costume contest. Who will win the title of Mr. & Mrs. Halloween Rocker 2012? The contest starts at 20:00, with great prizes up for grabs! All three events are free, and the staff at Hard Rock will be getting into the spirit with full costumes every night!
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Kaguyahime Parade
Fukuoka’s newest autumn festival “Fukuoka Matsuri Gekkasai” debuts tomorrow 10/27 (Sat.) in the Tenjin area. The parade is based on the oldest Japanese children’s fairytale “Story of Taketori” which was written at the beginning of Heian period. The main character of the story is Taketori’s beautiful stepdaughter ‘Kaguya-hime’, whom the parade honors. For the main parade, one of three mikoshi (divine palanquin/portable shrine) will carry the actress playing the moon princess “Kaguyahime” along with a procession of around 300 female students from Maizuru Primary School and locals wearing traditional Heian period costumes. At ten spots on the course, including Iwataya, the Kaguyahime will come down from the mikoshi and dance. It’s the first time for this parade to happen in Tenjin area. As part of the festival there is also a Kaguyahime dance display at Maizuru Park from 12:00~13:00, and local music performances on a temporary stage at Kego Shrine from 10:00~20:00. The festival’s finale features special guests- pop duo “ISIS”, who will perform at Kego Shrine from 19:15~.
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Oyafuko Halloween Night Walker
Halloween prowl! 45 different clubs and bars in the Oyafuko Street area– including Club X, The Voodoo Lounge, AIR and MUSK– will participate in “Oyafuko Halloween Night Walker”. ¥1,000 gets you a wristband that permits entry at all 45 clubs (plus additional ¥500 drink ticket per club). Four of the clubs are also holding costume contests with big prizes for the best dressed! You can win ¥50,000! (1st prize), ¥30,000(2nd prize) ¥20,000 (3rd prize)! For a full list of participating bars and clubs, check the website.
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Golden Oldies Rugby Parade
From Oct. 28 (Sun.), Rugby lovers over the age of 35 from across the globe will gather for the annual “Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival 2012 ”– held for the first time in Fukuoka! An opening ceremony is happening this Sunday (10/28), including a grand parade to welcome the Golden Oldies. The 1km parade down Meiji Dori will feature approx. 2,000 participants, including the rugby players and their families in fun Halloween-style costumes, along with local cheerleaders, children’s rugby teams, dancers, Fukuoka City officers and other citizen groups. Come down, cheer them on and welcome the Golden Oldies to our city!
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BOOK at ME 2012
The Japan Graphic Designers Association will hold the fourth annual “BOOK at ME” book cover exhibition event at IMS Plaza. This year’s theme is “Kanjiru design – Design with feeling”. Get lost in the display of 100 original book covers designed by 100 Kyushu artists. Vote for your favourite cover to go in the draw to win a set of 10 book covers. Don’t forget to take home a free bookmark!
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Sumo Kyushu Basho
At this year’s November Grand Sumo Tournament, all eyes are on the new yokozuna Harumafuji, who joins previously unrivalled Hakuho as the highest-ranking sumo. Mongolia, Bulgaria, Russia and Japan are just some of the nations represented. Witness this dynamic sport with your own eyes!
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DJ Steve AOKI – SOL FAMILIA 5th Anniversary Party
This huge party features superstar electro DJ/producer Steve Aoki (USA). Aoki’s label Dim Mak Records has released 250+ records, incl. Bloc Party and MSTRKRFT. His latest solo album “Wonderland” (2012) features big name guest musicians. Don’t miss this electro-house party explosion!
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