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English language summaries of last month's top Kyushu area news stories. 1

Kyushu University, Joint Research with BusanThe Kansei Value Creation Department of Kyushu University's User Science Institute announced that it will conduct joint research with Dongseo University of Busan, South Korea, into improving the design of four transportation hubs in both countries to create more aesthetically pleasing, attractive, and user-friendly facilities. One will be the international terminal at the Port of Hakata. The researchers also hope to employ new survey methods to uncover the potential needs of the facilities. Korean President to Promote KyushuDuring an interview conducted in Seoul with Nishinippon President Takao Kawasaki and other media representatives, South Korean President Lee Myung-bak said his government would begin discussions in the second half of this year concerning the creation of a super-regional economic zone that would include the southeastern part of the Korean Peninsula and Kyushu. The creation of such a zone was one of President Lee's campaign promises in the presidential election earlier this year, but this is the first time he has referred to the issue since taking office. Companies and local governments in Kyushu and the Busan area of South Korea have been rapidly building ties, but this is the first time the South Korean government will become officially involved.

Canon to Build Plant in NagasakiCanon has announced plans to build a digital camera plant in Hasami-cho, Nagasaki Prefecture . The company anticipates that the plant, which will be its third digital camera plant nationwide, will begin operation by the end of 2009. It will invest roughly 15 billion yen in the construction. The plant is expected to employ about 100 people.

Courts to Accelerate Pace of TrialsCriminal courts throughout Kyushu are examining ways to accelerate the pace of trials in advance of the introduction of the lay judge system in May 2009. The objective is to reduce the trial's impact on the regular employment of the lay judges. They also hope to lessen the psychological burden on them as well. This is particularly important for Kyushu, which has many outlying islands and remote residential areas, forcing people to come from greater distances for trials.

Solicitations Open for Fukuoka FirstsThe Fukuoka Convention & Visitors Bureau is asking for solicitations to add to its list of Fukuoka history and sites that are either the first in Japan or the first in the world. The area is already well known for being the origin of udon in Japan and having the country's largest Ferris wheel, but the bureau is looking for "hidden number ones" that aren't as widely known. They hope to use these facts to promote tourism to the area. The solicitation will be open until October 31. 145 Kumamoto Castle Festival Nets 14.5 Billion YenThe festival commemorating the 400th anniversary of the construction of the Kumamoto Castle, held from December 31, 2006, to May this year generated an economic benefit estimated at more than 14.5 billion yen. It also attracted more than 1.7 million visitors, of whom an estimated one-third came from outside the prefecture. On April 20 this year, the restored castle keep was opened to the public. Kumamoto City spend roughly 5.4 billion yen on the restoration work.

Kyushu Uni. to Hold Entrance Exams in ChinaKyushu University's graduate school of business announced that beginning next year it will conduct its entrance exams in Dalian, China. The declining child population in Japan means that most Japanese students who want to go to college will be admitted, and more Japanese universities are competing for bright students overseas, particularly in China. The university's business school conducts a two-year course leading to a master's degree, and most of its students are already employed after having obtained a bachelor's degree.

6 Sixth Graders Can't Place KyushuThe National Institute for Educational Policy Research conducted a survey of Japanese sixth graders which revealed that with the exception of Kagoshima Prefecture, more than half of the students were unable to properly place the Kyushu prefectures on a map. The two prefectures often mistaken were Fukuoka and Miyazaki Prefectures. Their location was improperly identified by only 41.8% and 40.1% of the students respectively. The Institute thinks Kyushu might present problems for the students because they tend to memorize prefectural locations in order starting from the north and working south.

CO2 Bank to Buy CO2 Rights for Lawson ATMsThe Fukuoka City-based Nishi-Nippon City Bank has begun purchasing CO2 emission rights in concert with the convenience chain Lawson's for the 314 ATMs is has placed at the chain's outlets in Fukuoka Prefecture. They plan to acquire the rights for about 360 tons of emissions by the end of September. The bank is the first of 24 that have ATMs at Lawson's to take such a step.

50% Fukuoka Broadband Diffusion Rate 50.4%The Kyushu Bureau of Telecommunication announced the results of their study of regional broadband diffusion as of the end of this March. The number of contracts in Fukuoka Prefecture in the final quarter last fiscal year rose 1.7% from the previous quarter, with the result that the total diffusion rate among prefectural households stands at 50.4%, exceeding 50% for the first time. The rate for Kyushu as a whole is 42.0%, well below the 55.6% national average. Kyushu Electric Discussing Rate HikeThe Fukuoka City-based Kyushu Electric Power Co. has begun to seriously consider raising their rates to reflect soaring oil prices. They expect to reach a formal decision sometime in July and implement the new rate schedule in the fall. Price rises might not take effect until January, however, depending on oil prices. It would be the first change in Kyushu Electric's rates since April 2006. Toyota to Start Production of New ModelToyota Kyushu will begin production in August 2009 of a new hybrid model to follow the Prius, it was learned. Plans call for the new model to be sold both in Japan and abroad, as interest grows in more fuel-efficient models due to concerns over the environment and oil prices. This will be the first of six new hybrid models to be introduced over a four-year period. 6 Six Plans Presented for New Fukuoka AirportA committee affiliated with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport met to study plans for a new Fukuoka Airport. During the meeting, six plans were presented for building an airport offshore. The option of adding a runway to the existing airport also was discussed. The committee will examine the plans and settle on one for new construction and one for expansion at their next meeting this month.

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JR 1800 JR Kyushu to Add 1,800 Seats to Sonic ExpressJR Kyushu announced it would add 1,800 seats to the daily runs of its Sonic special limited express between Hakata and Oita. The objective is to respond to the steadily rising passenger totals on this route. The railroad plans to spend about 1.35 billion yen to build six cars with sixty seats each as part of the plan.

ANAANA Offer New Round Trip DiscountsAll Nippon Airways began a service in July 1 that will allow passengers between northern Kyushu and the Tokyo or Kansai regions to receive discount round trip fares even if they depart from a different airport on their return trip than the one at which they arrived. The discount can be applied for the use of the Fukuoka, Kitakyushu, and Saga airports in northern Kyushu, Haneda and Narita airports in Tokyo, and the Itami and Kansai International airports in the Osaka area. For example, the new program allows passengers to receive a discount for a round-trip flight originating in Fukuoka to arrive at Haneda in Tokyo and return by way of Narita.

Help for South Korean Companies in KyushuThe Kyushu Investment Support Association to provide support to South Korean companies interested in establishing a presence in Kyushu was launched on the 16th of July with the participation of 20 companies and groups from Japan and South Korea. These include the Fukuoka City-based Kyushu Economic Federation, the Fukuoka City branch of the South Korean Shinhan Bank, and the the Nishi-Nippon City Bank. With the extension in recent years of South Korean corporate investment in the region to the manufacturing industry, professionals from such fields as Japanese law, intellectual property rights, and employment will work together to provide those companies with expert information.

3 Kyushu METI Formulates Action PlanThe Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade, and Industry has formulated a three-year action plan emphasizing specific sectors and targets. It calls for the integration of the research function and promoting personnel

News source: With permission from the morning editions of the Nishinippon Newspaper.

training for the region's leading auto and semiconductor industries. It also presents policies for using regional characteristics to encourage the creation of new fields in the energy, environmental, and agricultural industries, as well as those for utilizing the talents of students from throughout Asia at local universities.

Height Limits for Hakata Ward BuildingsF u k u o k a C i t y h a s b e g u n h o l d i n g explanatory meetings with citizens and landowners with the intention of creating a municipal ordinance that will limit the height of new buildings in the Gokusho district of Hakata Ward, a popular tourist destination for its many old buildings. The city hopes to obtain the assent of the local residents within the year. If the ordinance is approved, it would be the first of its kind in Fukuoka City.

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Event: Fireworks After-Party After an exciting 90-minute display of 6,000 fireworks at Ohori Park, head down to La Boheme Qualita for an after-party with games, a best-dresser contest, and prizes! Wear yukata or jinbei and get a free second drink!

20:00 ~ 02:00 La Boheme Qualita (above Apple Store on Nishi-dori) 1,500 (1 drink incl.) 092-737-2601

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Festival: Wasshoi Hyakuman-goku 1.5 million people flood into Kitakyushu for this giant festival. Events held around the city, including parades, food stalls, special stages and more, with a finale of fireworks and Kokura Castle illuminated.

8/2 (Sat.), 8/3 (Sun.) 11:00 ~ 21:00 Around Kokura Castle, etc. Free 093-541-5472

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Beach Volleyball: Kyushu Sun-Cup '08 150 beach volleyball teams from around Kyushu dual it out at this annual tournament on Momochi Beach. All teams will consist of two men and two women. Local amateur action on Sat.

8/2 (Sat.), 8/3 (Sun.) 9:30 ~ 16:00 Seaside Momochi Beach Free 092-741-6310

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Film: Tillie's Punctured Romance Catch the 1914 silent comedy in which Charlie Chaplin plays a womanizing city man vying for the inheritance of an obese woman. Classic slapstick comedy at its finest!

20:00 ~ Cafe Sones 1,000 (1 drink order req.) 092-741-8287

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Festival: The 349th Chikugo River Fireworks Festival 18,000 explosions light the sky above Chikugo River, making it the largest fireworks display in western Japan. Recommended to watch from the Chikugo riverbed.

19:40 ~ 21:10 Chikugo Riverbed near Suiten Shrine (10 minute walk from JR Kurume Sta.) Free

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Sports: Uminonakamichi Sunshine Pool Outdoor waterpark fun for kids and adults alike. Features a 10m high, 80m long waterslide, inflatable rings, a 300m long swimming pool and go-carts.

7/19 (Sat) ~ 8/31 (Sun), Sep.: Sat, Sun, and Hol. 9:00 ~ 18:00 Uminonakamichi Sunshine Pool Adv.: 1,340, Door 1,650, etc. 092-603-6835

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Exhibition: Fushigi no Mori no Museum In Japan, summer is the season for horror stories. Visit the "Mysterious Forest" exhibit, with a 'Ghost Adventure Corner', puppet show and more. Great for kids and families.

7/26 (Sat) ~ 8/17 (Sun), Closed Wed. Fukuoka Asian Art Museum Adv.: 700, Door 900 092-263-1100

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Event: Pet Haku 2008 200 pets on display, and not just cats and dogs, but also birds, small animals, reptiles and more. Pet goods on display and for purchase. Bring your family and your pets!

8/8 (Fri.) 13:00 ~ 20:00, 8/9 (Sat.) ~ 8/10 (Sun.) 10:00 ~ 17:00 Fukuoka International Center Adv.: Adult (JHS and up)

1,000, Child (4 to Elem. Sch.) 500 092-262-0019

: 2008 ! 200 8/8 ( ) 13:00 20:008/9 () 8/10 () 10:00 17:00

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Event: Isla de Salsa 2008 The location has moved to Momochi Beach, where bands from around the globe take to the stage for two sizzling hot days of good times. More than 100 professional and local musicians and dancers will perform!

8/9 (Sat.), 8/10 (Sun.) Start: 13:00 Seaside Momochi Beach Adv.: 4,800, Door: 5,600 092-762-4100

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Festival: 32nd Kasuga Andon Festival Enjoy food stalls and bonodori (traditional Japanese summer festival dance), special stages, and song and dance performances by Kasuga residents. At 20:00 6,000 fireworks will be launched for the finale.

16:00 ~ Kasuga Park, (15 min. walk from Nishitetsu Kasugabaru) Free 092-583-6883

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Exhibition: IMS Motor Show 2008 The biannual IMS Motor Show celebrates it's 10th year with a 10~15 vehicle display, including eco-conscious concept cars from last year's Tokyo Motor Show.

8/8 (Fri.) ~ 8/19 (Tue.) IMS Bldg. 4F, B2 Free 092-733-2007

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Exhibition: Fuku-haku Photo Studio Talented pro and amateur photographers exhibit photos of Fukuoka taken within the last 150 years. An excellent way to understand the city's development.

7/23 (Wed.) ~ 9/7 (Sun.) Closed Mon. Fukuoka City Museum 200, etc. 092-845-5011

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Festival: 21st Anniversary Kaikyo Fireworks Festival 13,000 explosions launched from both sides of the Kanmon Strait separating Kyushu and Honshu light up the bridge, the sky and the water below. Highly recommended, but use public transport to avoid traffic.

19:40 ~ 20:40 Nishikaigan Umetatechi (5 min. walk from JR Moji Sta.) Free 093-981-6902

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Festival: Gokokujinsha Mitama Festival A n obon ( B u d d h i s t a n c e s t o r c o m m e m o r a t i o n ) ceremony to enshr ine the sp i r i t s o f those who died in World War II. 15,000 lanterns illuminate the walkways of the shrine.

8/13 ( Tue.) ~ 8/16 (Fri) 18:00 ~ 21:00 Gokoku Shrine Free 092-741-2555

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Festival: 21st Shoryonagashi Firework Festival Marking the end of the obon festival, floating lanterns are placed in the sea and offered to spirits of the deceased. A spectacular fireworks display is held over the bay.

20:00 ~ 20:45 Meinohama Marina Town Beachfront Park Free 092-881-0631

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Music: Harvey Leder Canadian musician and established veteran of Fukuoka's live music scene leads an all-star cast of other local and international artists for a special high-energy concert of original west-coast music.

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Event: Blueberry Picking 1,500 blueberry bushes in an 800 sq. meter field! For 500 eat as many as you can! Or take some home at 300 per 100 grams. A small cafe offers a variety of blueberry desserts!

7/1 (Tue.) ~ 8/31 (Sun.) 9:00 ~ 18:00 Blueberry Village, Kitano, Kurume 500, etc. 0942-78-0300

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Exhibition: Boston Art Museum Ukiyoe Exhibit 136 of 50,000 ukiyoe (color prints of daily life in the Edo period) woodcuts, woodblock prints and books come to Fukuoka from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts for a special display.

7/12 (Sat.) ~ 8/31 (Sun.), Closed Mon. Fukuoka Art Museum 1,300, etc. 092-714-6051

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Exhibition: Sakiko Nomura Popular nude photographer and native of Yamaguchi Prefecture, Nomura returns to Fukuoka to exhibit her latest photographs, which focus on scenery and nude figures. Nomura will attend the opening party on Aug. 11.

8/11 (Mon.) ~ 8/24 (Sun.) 11:00 ~ 20:00 Art Space Baku Free 092-781-7597

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Theater: 2008 National Bolshoi Circus This world-famous circus has performed nation-wide for over 50 years. Highlights of the two hour and fifteen minute show include flying trapeze, bear circus, dog circus, balancing act, illusion magic and clowns. 8/20 (Wed.) ~ 8/25 (Mon.)

Fukuoka Kokusai Center A-Seat: Adv.: 3,500, Door: 4,000, etc. 092-741-1661 (Fukuoka Sports Center)

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Event: Summertime Night Aquarium The view of Hakata Bay and the magnificent dolphin and sea otter shows are recommended. Watch live video shot by a diver in shark tank.

7/19 (Sat.) ~ 9/15 (Mon.) Sept.: open on Sat., Sun. and Hol. 09:30 ~ 21:30 Marine World Uminonakamichi

2,100, etc. 092-603-0400

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Event: Brazil Night A night of Brazilian percussion music, dance and DJs in celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the Japanese immigration to Brazil. Main acts include Arte Estrela Do Brasil, DJ Wilson (Love FM) and DJ Mamata.

20:00 ~ 23:00 Sam & Dave Adv. 1,500, Door 2,000 (incl. 1 drink) 092-713-2223

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Movie: Sex and the City This highly anticipated big-screen adaptation of the hit television series finally hits Japan. Watch these four women as they deal with the challenges of loss, friendship and sexuality.

8/23 (Sat.) ~, Adv. Screening 8/16 (Sat.), 8/17 (Sun.) Tenjin Toho Theater, etc. Adults: 1,800, etc. 092-762-6262

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Event: Sky Jamboree '08 A popular outdoor music festival below Inasa Mountain, in Nagasaki City. Popular Japanese bands including Ellegarden and Monkey Majik perform against beautiful night skies.

Start: 12:00 ~ late Inasayama Koen Yagai Stage, Nagasaki Adv.: 6,000, Door: 6,500 095-828-2020

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Exhibition: Meera George From Chennai, India, Meera George displays her installation art made using a combination of traditional Indian "sari" and household items collected from around Fukuoka. She also explains traditions, designs and wrapping styles of sari.

8/16 (Sat.) ~ 8/31 (Sun.) Closed Wed. Fukuoka Asian Art Museum Free 092-263-1100

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Exhibition: "Arakitakashidelic Print" Famous and controversial pop photographer, Takashi Araki's recent collection expressing consciousness through snapshots. The artist uses mood, color, facial expressions and more to convey his subjects' innermost feelings.

7/31 (Thu) ~ 8/31 (Sun) Closed: Mon., Tue., Wed. IAF SHOP* Free 090-5475-5326

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Music: David Sanborn Grammy-winner and renowned jazz-fusion saxophonist David Sanborn returns to Fukuoka! David has contributed to countless artists' works, including Ween's "The Party" off their sensational 2007 release "La Cucaracha."

Start: 18:30 (First), 21:30 (Second) Billboard Live Fukuoka 11,000 092-715-6666

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Baseball: Fukuoka Softbank Hawks vs Orix Buffaloes For the last game in August, the Hawks face two power-hitters, Alex Cabrera (Venezuela) and Tuffy Rhodes (USA). No worries, our bats are bigger and stronger! So there!

19:00 ~ Fukuoka Yahoo! Japan Dome Outfield non-reserved seat 1,200, etc. 092-847-1536

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Theater: Disney on Ice "Princess Dream" Get ready for a romantic ice-skating musical adventure with special effects, colorful costumes, and classic Disney songs! Enjoy "Princess Dream", a tale of seven lovely princesses.

8/28 (Thu.) ~ 8/31 (Sun.) Marine Messe Fukuoka A-seat 4,200 / S-seat 5,800 092-741-0500

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Soccer: Avispa Fukuoka vs Sagan Tosu Kyushu's biggest rivals battle again. Support Avispa as they follow up their previous 3-1 victory over Tosu. Catch the rowdiest match of the year!

Kickoff: 19:00 Level 5 Stadium Home B unassigned seats: Adv.: 1,000, Door: 1,500 092-674-3020

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Event: HA! International performing artists hold their world premiere. Fun and excitement for both children and adults. Guaranteed to amaze you and make you laugh. Featuring magic, juggling, and music. Start: 13:00 (1st), 18:00 (2nd)

Pom Plaza Hall, Hakata Adv.: 2,000, Door: 2,500, etc. Reservations recommended 092-894-1240

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McDonald's

Mos Burger

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HokkeClub

Royal Host

Sumiyoshi-jinjaShrine

Torinji Temple

Hakata City Hotel

Hotel Centraza Hakata

Richmond Hotel

Hotel Root Inn Hakata

HotelSerai

Hotel Century Art

HotelLeoPalaceHakata

Hakata Green Hotel

HakataMiyako

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Hakata Clio Court

YodobashiCamera Kinko's

HAKATA-KU

Sunny Supermarket

Chuo Ward Office

L'InstitutFranco-Japonaisdu Kyushu

McDonald's

Starbucks

SunnySupermarket

Fukuoka ChuoHospital

TAIHAKU-DORI

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Chisan HotelDukes HotelHakata

NNC Bank

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Udon no West

Valie HotelAkasaka

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NishitetsuTenjin Fukuoka Stn.

NishitetsuBus Center

(Highway Bus Stn.)

SB Hotel

Hotel Humming Bird

FukuokaToei

Hotel

Hotel Sunlife

Poplar

Police

Lawson

School

StarbucksHamanomachiHospital

Udon no West

TamayaPoplar

Shidax

Book OffFutata

Daicho-ji Temple

Nakashima Park

Ark Hotel Royal

Tsukushi Kaikan

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Bivi

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NishitetsuInn Tenjin

Central Hotel Fukuoka

Tokyo Dai-ichi

Takakura Hotel

Sada Hospital

Hotel New OtaniKyushu Electric Head office

Tabegoro Hyakushunkan

Sun Selco

Sunny Supermarket

Hotel Il Palazzo(Crossing Hall) Seiryu Park

Lotteria

Canal City Hakata

United CinemasCanal City 13

Grand Hyatt Fukuoka

WashingtonHotel

NishitetsuInn Fukuoka

Former Prefectual Guest House

Oriental Hotel

Toyoko Inn7-11

Court Hotel

Freshness Burger

Family Mart

Mister Donut

Nakasu Taiyo Kushida Shrine

Police Fukuoka International House

Police

Shofukuji Temple

Jotenji Temple

Hotel NikkoFukuoka

NishitetsuInn Hakata

Hotel Toyoko InnSB Hotel

Sunlight Hotel

Sky Court Hotel

Police

Hakata Ward Office

Asahi Bldg

Hakata Station Bus Terminal

NTT Data

President HotelReisenkaku Hotel

Cine LibreHakata

Comfort Hotel Hakata

Tochoji Temple

Toyoko InnHotel

FutataHakataExcel Hotel

Hakata Riverain

Gate's

Hotel Eclair

Fukuoka Asian Art Museum

Hotel Okura

Dukes HotelNakasu

Hakata-za

Fukuoka City Theater

Pumplaza

Apa Hotel

YanagibashiMarket

Haruyoshi Park

School

FBS

Police

BICCamera

BICCamera

Solaria Stage(Incube)

Australian Consulate

Best DenkiTenjin Core

Fuku Bldg. (Maruzen)

Ensho-ji Temple

Vivre

Tenjin

Watanabe-dori

Yakuin

SUBWAY

Akasaka

City HallTenjin Central Park

Reisen Park

KAWABATA ARCADE

HeiwadaiHotel Tenjin

Suzaki Park

ACROSFukuoka

Iwataya

Jokyu Shoyu

IwatayaShinkan

Vioro

NTT

NishitetsuGrand Hotel

(Rainbow Plaza)IMS

Kego Park

Kego-jinja Shrine

Imaizumi Park

SolariaPlaza

SolariaNishitetsu

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Daimaru

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Hotel Etwas

MontereyLa SoeurTenjin Center

Hotel ShinkanDaimyo Catholic Church

Yoshinoya

AirefMos Burger

NTT Docomo

Fukuoka Pref. Museum of Art

McDonald's

Saiseikai Hospital

Nishi-nakasu

Haruyoshi

Nakasu

NakasuNakashima-cho

Gokusho-machi

Hakata-ekimae

Sumiyoshi

Gion-machi

HakataekiHigashi

Daimyo

Nagahama

Kego

Imaizumi

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Seifuku-ji Temple

Hoen-ji Temple

Kosho-ji Temple

Saiko-jiTemple

Apple Store

Tsutaya

South SideTerrace

Gusto

Bon Repas Yakuin

Toppan

McDonald's

Mos Burger

School Police

School

Drum Be-1

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IppudoDaimyo

Ippudo

KFC

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Ninjin Park

Meiji ParkTVQ

Mini-StopHotel

HokkeClub

Royal Host

Sumiyoshi-jinjaShrine

Torinji Temple

Hakata City Hotel

Hotel Centraza Hakata

Richmond Hotel

Hotel Root Inn Hakata

HotelSerai

Hotel Century Art

HotelLeoPalaceHakata

Hakata Green Hotel

HakataMiyako

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Hakata Clio Court

YodobashiCamera Kinko's

HAKATA-KU

Sunny Supermarket

Chuo Ward Office

L'InstitutFranco-Japonaisdu Kyushu

McDonald's

Starbucks

SunnySupermarket

Fukuoka ChuoHospital

TAIHAKU-DORI

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Chisan HotelDukes HotelHakata

NNC Bank

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Hakata MachiyaFurusato-kan(History Museum)

McDonald's

NishitetsuTenjin Fukuoka Stn.

NishitetsuBus Center

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SB Hotel

Hotel Humming Bird

FukuokaToei

Hotel

Hotel Sunlife

Poplar

Police

Lawson

School

StarbucksHamanomachiHospital

Udon no West

TamayaPoplar

Shidax

Book OffFutata

Daicho-ji Temple

Nakashima Park

Ark Hotel Royal

Tsukushi Kaikan

FukuokaGardenPalace

Naka Riv.

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Fukuoka International Congress Center

Fukuoka Kyotei Chikko-honmachi

Sekijo-machi Bayside Place Big Air

Fukuoka Kokusai Center

Fukuoka Sun Palace

Marine Messe Fukuoka

Marizon Seaside Momochi Park

Fukuoka Tower

TNC RKB

Momochi Elementary School

NEC Matsushita

AI

Fujitsu

Hitachi

Twins Momochi

Fukuoka City Museum

Hyatt Residential Suites

Pietro

Fukuoka City Public Library

Chuo-Park

Fukuoka International School

Seinan High + Middle School

Bon Repas

Seinan Gakuin Univ.

Nishijin Elementary School

Nishijin Palace

Praliva Nishijin

McDonald's

Daiei

Shuyukan High School

Rosarian

Doutor

KFC

Best Denki Ten Good City

Post Office Poplar Police

Freshness Burger Don Quijote

Yahoo! Dome

Zepp Fukuoka

Hawks Town

Namco

Toysrus United Cinemas

Fukuoka National Hospital Organization Kyushu

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Korean Consulate

Chinese Consulate

JAL Resort Sea Hawk Hotel

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Bars, Cafes & RestaurantsMap# Grid .

4 Ashoks Bar 1 D3

11 Ashoks Bar 2 B2

26 Bar Eternity D1

16 Benten B2

8 Billboard Live Fukuoka B2

36 British Pub Morris B2

11 Dark Room B2

19 Delgado's B3

9 Dois Lagos C3

18 Fasika B2

34 FuBar B1

40 Fireball Cafe B2

61 Hard Rock Cafe (Momochi map)

17 Jan Jan B2

64 Kaigan Shokudo (Momochi map)

3 La Boheme Qualita B2

33 Maharaja D1

63 Mamma Mia (Momochi map)

15 Off Broadway B1

22 One Way B1

23 Pom Plaza Hall D2

16 Rhythm Music Lounge B2

25 Sam & Dave B2

33 Slow + K D1

48 Tapas Oki B3

6 The Craic and The Porter B2

41 The Hakata Harp C1

1 Three Kings B2

32 Tito Station E1

11 Xaymaca B2

28 Zaeka A2

Travel AgenciesMap# Grid .

27 LTK C2

27 No.1 Travel C2

HotelsMap# Grid .

37 Greenland ESPA E2

Health ServicesMap# Grid .

30 Dental Office Lily C2

31 Dental Office Plumiera C3

VariousMap# Grid .

5 Axis Jiu-Jitsu Academy A2

20 Fukuoka Clover International Nursery A2

24 Foreign Talent Club B1

27 Human Resocia C2

21 NPO Tiempo Iberoamericano B2

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