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Emi Meyer Fukuoka Live
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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Italian Wine Festival – VINO! VINO!! VINO!!!
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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Fukuoka Asian Film Festival 2013 Pre Event
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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Fukuoka International Gift Show
This huge gift show, featuring companies from all over Japan and abroad, is held for the 9th year. Aimed at commercial buyers, the gift show only opens up its doors to public shoppers on the last day. Choose from the latest clothes, cosmetics, accessories, household goods and furniture!
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June Grand Kabuki
One of Hakata’s early Summer traditions, the furanorikomi opening ceremony’s main event is a floating kabuki performance. This year’s magnificent cast includes Enou Ichikawa, Ennosuke Ichikawa and Chusha Ichikawa, who perform aboard a boat. Announcements of traditional succession are also made.
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“Darrell Smith” Live at Hard Rock Cafe – CINCO DE MAYO SPECIAL –
Hard Rock Cafe is celebrating Mexico this May, with month-long Cinco De Mayo specials! Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for “fifth of May”) is a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride held on May 5, in the United States and Mexico. Hard Rock Cafe is extending the celebrations across the whole month of May, with limited menu items including the “Mexican Burger” and the “Melon Rita” – a melon flavour margarita. Don’t miss the live music show on May 18, when Love FM’s DJ Darrell Smith (AKA “Piano Man”) will play two sets at Hard Rock Cafe. Admission is free!
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Anastasia & Ahlam Belly Dance Show
Acclaimed Russian belly dancer Anastasia Biserova performs with with local belly dancers in this summer show at Tiempo Hall. During Anastasia’s visit to Fukuoka (7/16~18) she’ll also be teaching special dance lessons at Tiempo (apply online before 7/11).
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Dai Hakata Yunyu Zakka Ichi
Browse a wide range of imported goods and food from 15 different countries. From 2013, this international flea market will be held twice a year – in Spring and Autumn (in the past it was just Autumn)! The approach to the Sumiyoshi Shrine will be lined with unique stalls selling homewares, accessories, clothes and more. As you wander the markets, indulge in some tasty international treats at the food court, including booths by many of Fukuoka’s most popular international restaurants. If it’s a drink you’re after, stop at the world beer corner and sample various labels of beer from all over the world. The Spring event will be “yoichi” meaning the stalls will stay open until night.
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Keyaki Dori Music Festival
Following last year’s success, the Keyaki Dori music festival returns for a second time this year. Keyaki-dori is only 800 meters long, running from Kego intersection to Akasaka 3-chome intersection, but it packs a lot of charm into that seemingly short distance. Enjoy the showcase of great musical performances, plus food and market stalls down the entire stretch of Keyaki-dori. One of the main acts is a professional jazz, cello and guitar show.
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Beer Air 2013 – Special Report
Last night (5/10) Fukuoka Now staff attended the pre-opening event for “Beer Air” – the fabulous outdoor beer garden located on the 4th floor observation deck at Fukuoka Airport Terminal 2. Delicious food and breathtaking views are just two things that make the beer taste even better at Beer Air! Enjoy panoramic views of airplanes [...]
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