Oct 2012 Fukuoka Now

OCTOBER 2012 #166

RESTAURANTS EVENTSMAPSBARS

Dena-Kae enjoys ramen at Kyushu Danji Yatai in Hakata

11 Hakata-style restaurants in NYC...and one Brooklyn joint in Fukuoka!

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無料FREETHINGS TO DO

NY FUKUOKA

SNAPSHOTS

This issue is features a culture swap between

Fukuoka and “The Big Apple”, New York City!

Did you know that every month, FN maga-

zine is distributed at 11 Hakata-style eater-

ies in NYC? For a full list of the restaurants,

check out p.8! Meanwhile, enjoy some NYC

flavor in Fukuoka at Brooklyn Parlor (next

page) and find out where FN staff would take

a New Yorker in Fukuoka (p.14).

GOT TALENT? WIN ¥100,000 CASH! Audition now for the 3rd annual Gaikokujin Star Tanjo

contest! This could be the your big break! 1st prize

¥100,000 cash! All kinds of acts welcome. Last year

two TV stations reported on the event and over 770

guests attended. Nov. 25 at JR Kyushu Hall.

芸達者の外国人のみなさーん、賞金 10 万円です！今年で 3 回目となる「外国人スター誕生」の出場者募集中！得意のパフォーマンスで新たなチャンスをつかもう！そして 11 月 25 日のパーティに出演する外国人スターの卵たちをみんなで応援しよう！

ニューヨーク♥フクオカ・ナウ今月は NYC に出店した博多発グルメに注目！ニューヨーカーを虜にする博多グルメ 11 飲食店では我らが Fukuoka NOW も毎月配布中。福岡で NY スタイルを楽しむならグルメレポート、NOW チームがニューヨーカーに薦める福岡スポットは 14p を見てね。

HARD ROCK GOES PINK FOR PINKTOBER™!

As part of their

13th annual PINK-

TOBER™ breast

cancer awareness

campaign, Fukuo-

ka Hard Rock Cafe

is selling limited-

edition pink mer-

chandise (some

proceeds to breast

cancer charities).

Women are also offered mammogram tests

for just ¥2,100 (usually ¥8,000) on Oct. 7 be-

tween 12:00~17:00 inside a truck park near

the restaurant. Reservations required. Hard

Rock Cafe, Hawks Town 1F, 2-2-1 Jigyohama,

Chuo-ku, Fukuoka.

乳がんの早期発見・治療の重要性を訴えるピンクリボン10 月に世界中で行なわれるピンクリボン・キャンペーン。ハードロックカフェでも「Pinktober」と銘打ったチャリティキャンペーンを実施。店内 で はチャリティグッズ を 販 売。10 月 7 日12:00~17:00、店舗前の検査車で乳がん検査を 2,100 円（通常 8,000 円）で受診できる。

fukuoka-now.commore snaps and videos online!

www.hardrockjapan.com hakatastyle.com

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Hakata Tonton, 61 Grove St., NY Hakata Ippudo, 65 4th Ave, NY

Udon WEST, 11 Marks Pl., NY

yet comfortable place

for meals, snacks or just

drinks. Their “book di-

rector” has stocked the

shelves with 1,200 careful-

ly selected volumes span-

ning the genres but many

art and visual books which

can be read at your table or

purchased. Music is anoth-

er key element and at the

back of the room there’s a stage for the occa-

sional live performance. The hamburger which

can be customized in dozens of combinations

1F Hakata Riverain, 3-1 Shimokawabata,

Hakata-ku, Fukuoka. Tel: 092-283-5622.

Open: 10:30~23:00(L.O. food 22:00, drink

22:30). Closed: Never (except for Jan. 1)

Menu: Hamburger ¥1,000, Salad Lunch

¥850, Cobb Salad ¥1,100, Blooming Onion

¥650, Spare Ribs NY Cut (S) ¥2,000, (L)

¥3,200, Brooklyn Lager ¥700/¥900 (pint)

GOURMET

P roduced by Blue Note Japan, Brook-

lyn Parlor opened on the ground floor

of high end Hakata Riverain shopping

complex in April 2012. The stunning space

is a collaborative work of well-known Japa-

nese interior, art and illustration directors.

Wood, bricks and a concrete floor along with

a mix of seating styles makes for a stylish

WHATWHERE&HOWMUCH

ブルックリンパーラー博多博多のまちに新たな潮流誕生食・読・聴が融合するカフェ

ブルーノートジャパンがプロデュースするブルックリンパーラー博多。屋号通り、多くの人種が生活する NY の

下町ブルックリンがコンセプトだ。「偉大な芸術が生み出されたブルックリンと博多に同じ匂いを感じたのが、ここにオープンした理由」とチーフマネジャーの川村紘平さん。レンガ造りの壁など、一見無骨だがハイセンスな店内は有名ホテルなどをデザインする小坂竜。高さ 2.6 ｍ、幅 4 ｍの巨大な壁画は、数多くの雑誌のイラスト、アートディレクションを

手がける伊藤桂司。自由に読める 1,200 冊もの書籍のセレクトはブックディレクター・幅允孝。まさに、各界のプロフェッショナルの" シゴト " が共演する空間といっても大げさではない。フードはハンバーガーが看板。バーガーの具材はカスタマイズできるので、自分好みの組み合わせを見つけるのもいい。夜は総重量 500 ｇのブルックリンステーキ、タマネギ丸々 1 個を揚げたブルーミンオニオンな

ど、パンチの効いたアメリカンフードが充実。見た目の豪快さに反して、スパイスを活用するなど繊細な味に仕上げているのは、厨房を仕切る有名フランス料理店出身のシェフの技が光る証だ。10 月からは月 1 回のペースで音楽イベントを催すなど、福岡に食と文化の新たなスタイルを提案する同店からますます目が離せない。

福岡市博多区下川端町 3-1 博多リバレイン 1Ｆ Tel: 092-283-5622 営業時間 : 10:30~23:00

（LO フード 22:00、ドリンク 22:30） 定休日 : 無 メニュー：ハンバーガー ¥1,000、サラダランチ ¥850、ブルーミンオニオン ¥650、スペ ア リ ブ ニ ュ ー ヨ ー ク カ ッ ト ¥3,200、 ブル ッ ク リ ン ス テ ー キ マ ッ シ ュ ポ テ ト 添 え(500g)¥3,600、ブルックリンラガー ¥700、グラスワイン ¥650~

fukuoka-now.comread more online!

Brooklyn Parlor Hakata

A

Venus (external ad)

using a DIY order form headlines the menu

which is American in heritage but deliciously

refined under direction from their French-

trained Japanese chef.

Portions are large, espe-

cially the 500g Brooklyn

Steak, NY Cut Spare Ribs

and the Cobb Salad and a

pint of Brooklyn Brewery

Lager draft or a smoothie

are ideal accompaniments

before you dig into a Ber-

ry Sundae! Free WiFi too!

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WHAT’S WITH THAT?READERS SPEAK OUT!

フクオカ・ナウ読者が熱く語ります！

How often have you seen it hap-

pen? The boss blurts out some-

thing completely wrong, and the

employees smile and offer no

objection. Perhaps you yourself,

as a foreign guest, have been “the boss” in

this situation. I certainly have! What you’ve

witnessed is Japan’s vertical social struc-

ture, where there is no point and indeed no

acceptable means to object to your superior.

In the West, we also have superiors and in-

feriors, but we don't really like to emphasize

the point, because we have to be careful not

to anger our co-workers. We mock the “yes

men” around us and try to minimize our power

structure. In Japan, though, a life without ver-

tical relations would be one full of confusion

and anxiety. What direction should we be tak-

ing? Whose chain of command are we under?

Thus, the problem at

hand: there’s no way

to appeal the deci-

sions of your friend-

ly local bureaucrat.

Foreigners of-

ten feel powerless

in this culture, even

after many years in

the country. You will

often hear regrets

that Japan’s overly

structured society

stifles innovation or

prevents equal treat-

ment. Japanese lo-

cals, who have prob-

ably seen countless

examples of talent

DODESHO?

The Ups and Downs of Office LifeAvery Morrow / English Teacher / USA

浮き沈みを実感。これぞ縦社会。

上司が間違ったことを口走っているのに、部下は微笑みをたたえて反論すらなくただ座っている光景、なんど

も見たことあるよね？外国人ゲストとしてココにいる君たちなら、私同様、この「上司」の気分を味わったことがあるはずだ。これが、まさしく日本の縦社会。上に逆らうな、ってこと。もちろん欧米にも上司部下の関係はあるけど、仕事仲間として気を配ることも大切だから、上下は敢えて意識しないようにするのが普通だよ。何かあればとりあえず受け止

めて、権力ではなく人として尊重するようにしてる。対して日本は、縦の関係がなくなったら、どのように対応すべきかで戸惑い、混乱する人で溢れるんじゃないかな？どうしよう？誰の指示に従えばいい？ってね。自分の判断で選択できないから、日本で選挙の価値がないのに通じるよね。　たとえ長年住んでいても縦社会文化に無力感を味わうことはしょっちゅうあるよ。日本のその組織化されすぎた社会が、制度改革や平等な扱いを受ける権利を妨げているそう

だ。日本人の中にも、才能があってもこの社会構造の中で抑制されるケースは少なくないはず。もちろん、完璧な社会に住んでいる人なんてどこにもいないってことは知ってるけど、ここは世界で 3 本の指に入る経済大国で、最も安全な国のひとつだよ。しかも政府主導で行なわれてきたことでなく、暗黙の了解で求められる協調ってやつの仕業っていうから驚きだよ。日本の生活は、日常から人間関係にいたるまですべてが、協調という名の抑制で成り立っ

エイブリー・モロー／英語教師／アメリカ

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way, what’s a manager to do when his boss

is wrong? This is an eternally hot topic in Ja-

pan, for which a certain answer might never

be found, but a local small business owner

offered me one answer last night. He told me

that when the foreign trade ministry rep-

resentative came to his office, he treated

him like a king, respected his every order,

smiled and nodded while he listened to a long

stream of bad advice—and then proceeded to

do just the opposite, making big profits for

his company. Better to ask for forgiveness

than permission.

fukuoka-now.comDodesho? post YOUR comment online

suppressed by the system, will add to the

criticism. Certainly nobody is perfect in any

country, but it’s easy to forget in this flood of

lamentation that you are living in the third

largest economy in the world and one of the

safest places on Earth. That didn’t happen

through a government order; it required the

cooperation of an entire people.

Every aspect of Japanese life is marked by

this shared belief in program, enlivening and

giving meaning to the basic, everyday rela-

tionships in our lives. It’s woven neatly into the

language, so that honorific or casual attitude

is always specified. The regularity of aisatsu,

greetings, in the office, and set phrases at

the restaurant or convenience store, pro-

vides constant reassurance of the existence

of program. In the 1960s, businessmen con-

sidered a clean suit more important than a

full meal. And the same instinct that creates

this vertical society also creates many of the

special experiences sought after by foreign-

ers who come here.

Nothing demonstrates this better than the

nomikai, a ritual that continues to astound

newcomers, and with good reason. Told he

will be made to attend an office party after

his arrival, a Westerner’s mind might naturally

flicker to horrific memories of similar events in

his home country: standing awkwardly around

groups of unfamiliar coworkers, and being

forced to pal around with your boss as if he

were an average guy. Instead they give him

an assigned seat and a set meal to attend to,

and tell him not to fill his own beer glass. If he

wants beer, he must fill the glasses of those

around him. These simple rules, if followed

by everyone, perform magic. Suddenly the

simple act of filling up a glass becomes an

exchange of thoughtfulness: you scratch my

back, I’ll scratch yours. The new guy gets a

chance to solidify his role at his business by

demonstrating concern for, and interest in,

his coworkers. He leaves the nomikai feeling

fulfilled and better connected. Only the clev-

erest gaijin, though, will realize that life at

the office is supposed to work the same way.

So, given all these benefits to the Japanese

Only in Japan, you say? Share YOUR opinion here in print and online. Pitch your idea:

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OUT! SPEAK

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ているとも言える。日本語の中にも巧みに組み込まれていて、敬語とカジュアルなシーンとは区別されているよ。オフィスでのフレーズ、レストランやコンビニのマニュアル言葉など、使い分けることができれば、その社会に埋もれているという“安心感”を得られるよ。ビジネスパーソンは食費を削ってでもビシッとしたスーツを着ることが重んじられていた時代があったほど、縦社会に従う日本。そんな日本に来た外国人は、自分が特別扱いをされているという優越感を感じたり、彼らの礼儀正しさに驚きを覚えるはずさ。　例えば飲み会。新入りを愕然とさせるこの儀式は最高の例だよ。来日するや否や、オフィスパーティに出席するように言われると、外

国人なら本国での苦い思い出が脳裏をよぎる。まだ知らない同僚らに囲まれ、居心地悪く前に立たされた上に、上司に対してフレンドリーに振る舞うように薦められる ...。一方、日本では予め用意された席に通され、食事でもてなしをうける。ビールは手酌でなく、お互いが注ぎ合う。簡単な決まりごとだけど、全ての人がこの作法に従い、魔法のように物事がスムーズに進むんだ。ビール一杯のお酌から深い思いやりへ。まるでお互いの背中を掻きあうような感覚さ。新人は職場の人への気遣いを見せることで自分の地位を確固たるものにした、と満ち足りた気持ちで飲み会を後にするけど、本当に賢いヤツは、この「飲み会感覚」がオフィスでは通用しないことを

知っている。縦社会文化は根強いからね。　最後におさらいだ。さて、上司や客が間違ったことを言っている場合、どのようにすればいいだろうか？正解はないが、とある零細企業の社長がヒントをくれた。その社長のオフィスに海外から貿易担当者が尋ねてきた。社長は客をうやうやしくもてなし、客の言うことは、例え間違ったアドバイスでも笑顔で頷いて受け入れてみせた。その後、その社長は客の言うこととは逆のことをして、会社に大きな利益をもたらしたんだと。「許可されることを待つより、とにかくやってしまえ。問題があったら相手の寛容に訴えて許しをもらうほうが、何もやらないよりいい。」ってことかな。これってドーデショ？

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Oct. 19 (Fri.)~28 (Sun.) in Reisen Park Weekdays: 16:00~22:00, Sat., Sun.: 11:00~22:00• Free admission!• Many varieties of German beer• Live band from Germany!• Huge beer tent and Merry

Go Round (from Germany)

Enjoy the tastiest authentic German breads and pretzels at

Fukuoka Oktoberfest!

FUKUOKAOKTOBERFEST

2012

HELP WANTEDGerman-speaking staff wanted for the

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TIROLIANTIROLIAN PRETZEL PRETZEL

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http://www.chidoriya.co.jp

HUGE WEEKEND ANTIQUE AND FLEA

MARKET!

HTTP://SUPPORT.ZENKOREN.NET439-120 Tokunaga, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka ☎092-806-0505

ACCESSBy car: From Tenjin, Route 202 Bypass, 2 mins after turning left at Tokunaga JCT.From Karatsu, 2 mins after turning right at Tokunaga JCT.

By train: 5 mins taxi from JR Chikuhi Line Kyudai-Gakkentoshi Sta.

Ninja Forest - Antique & Flea Marketinside Fukuoka Historical Town

• About 100 stores stalls.• Everyone is welcome to browse or shop.• Enjoy a panoramatic view of Genkai Sea!

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In Fukuoka

In his teens, Andrij Sonoda was into wadaiko (Japanese drums) for a few years, but nev-

er imagined he would become a pro! But, that is what happened earlier this year - and

he hasn’t looked back! It has had him travel throughout Japan and in South America al-

ready, and he is looking forward to next year which could include South American and

European tours. His troupe is called Japan Marvelous, and he spent a year with them as a

trainee, before they took him on as one of their five regular members. He is one of only a few

foreign professional wadaiko players in the country, and is happy to be promoting the art to

the world. Now, besides practicing three hours a day, he is the quasi international relations

go-to – translating information into English and Portuguese and arranging overseas tours. He

also teaches others at the associated school ‘Wadaiko Studio Ikkokan’ where he has started

an international class which offers English guidance. Andrij loves that once he mastered the

official techniques of the wadaiko – how to hold the sticks, stand and strike the drum, he has

been able to incorporate his own style -as a musically passionate Brazilian,

he has lots of that! His advice to anyone who wants to try wadaiko or Jap-

anese arts is, “Japan gives us opportunities that we might not have at

home. Obey the rules they give you and you can do it.” For information

about the Japan Marvelous troupe and/or wadaiko lessons with Wa-

daiko Studio Ikkokan, you can contact Andrij direct on: 080-3814-2414.

...introducing Fukuoka’s resident foreigners

Andrij Sonoda

ロンドリーナ、ブラジル日本滞在 7 年プロ和太鼓奏者

　10 代で和太鼓に魅了された少年が、こんなに早くにプロになるなんて誰が予想しただろうか。現在も所属する “和楽団ジャパンマーベラス” で修業を重ね、日本人にとっても稀少である一座のレギュラーメンバーの座を射止めてプロデビュー。南米〜日本ツアーを成功させ、来年は南米・ヨーロッパでの公演を控えている。和太鼓の奥深さを世界に紹介したいと、日々の練習の傍ら、一座のツアー情

園田 アンドリ

Hometown: Londrina City, BrazilYears in Japan: 7Identity: Professional Wadaiko Drummer

報を英語とポルトガル語で発 信 し、 和 太 鼓 ス タ ジ オでは英語でクラスを担当している。「和太鼓は基礎をしっかりと身体に叩き込んだら、後は自由に独自のスタイルを生み出せるんだ。」と目を輝かせるアンドリ。音楽に熱いブラジル人の血が全身で騒いでいるようだ。「和太鼓や日本文化は、故郷では得られなかった機会を与えてくれる。伝統をしっかり尊重すればチャンスは誰にでもある。」とアンドリ。彼の活動や和太鼓クラスについて知りたい方は彼に問合せを。080-3814-2414.

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Tomyo Concert 2012 in KotokujiThe 750 year old buddhist tem-

ple of Kotokuji is illuminated fan-

tastically for this concert. Ethe-

real sounds of ocarina and piano

drift across the grounds, as Fu-

kuoka musician Naoko Wada per-

forms on a candlelit stage. Near-

by, a large camphor tree will be

illuminated.

Rainbow 2012 ASOThis 5-day camping music festi-

val in Aso is a revival of a legend-

ary Tokyo party. Around 10,000

flock to the Aso outdoor stage

to dance all day and night. 10~25

bands each day, plus 35 DJs and

VJs, organic food and goods stalls

and more. Join the camping com-

munity and feel the love!

Nagasaki KunchiHeld every Autumn, this three-

day festival originated in 1634

when two female performers

dedicated a new dance to the

Suwa Shrine. The dance, called

“Niwasaki-mawari”, is now reg-

istered as a national cultural as-

set and is performed at several

spots in town.

Kyushu Beer FestaBeer lovers prepare– 15 brewers

from across Japan come togeth-

er for the festival’s third annual

edition. Grab a glass at the en-

trance and visit each brewer’s

booth to enjoy all-you-can-drink

top quality craft beer and tasty

appetizers. Buy bottles to take

home too!

OCT 4~8 OCT 7~9 OCT 7OCT 6

1997~99 年 に 行 わ れ た 伝 説 のパーティ、レインボーが復活！ 南 阿 蘇 の 大 自 然 に 囲 ま れ な がら 1 万人が踊り遊べる野外フェス。オールナイトでクラブパーテ ィ も 開 催 さ れ る。UA、 ハ イフ ァ ナ、Frying Dutchman など ア ー テ ィ ス ト 80 組 以 上 が 集結 す る ラ イ ブ は、 自 然 エ ネ ルギーによる開催を目指す。オーガ ニ ッ ク 食 品 や ハ ン ド メ イ ドの グ ッ ズ な ど の 販 売 も あ る。

◦ 10/4 (Thu.)~10/8 (Mon.)◦ Aspecta Aso ◦ ¥5,000 (for 5 days) ◦ 0967-67-1161◦ 4411-9 Hisaishi, Minami Aso-son, Aso-gun, Kumamoto◦ http://www.rainbow-aso.com/

長崎の氏神「諏訪神社」の秋季大祭。異国情緒たっぷりでダイナミックな奉納踊は国の重要無形民俗文化財に指定されており、江戸時代より続く豪華絢爛な祭礼として評判高い。これらの奉納踊は、諏訪神社をはじめ、八坂神社、お旅所、公会堂前広場といった有料の本場所と、無料の庭先回りなどで見ることができる。観覧席は人気のため早めに手に入れたい。

◦ 10/7 (Sun.)~10/9 (Tue.) Times varies by date.◦ Suwa Shrine and other 3 venues ◦ Free ◦ 095-822-0111◦ Suwa Shrine: 18-15 Nishiyama-cho, Nagasaki City◦ http://nagasaki-kunchi.com/

九州を中心に全国からビール職人、 ブ ル ワ ー 15 社 が 一 同 に 集う今年で 3 回目の人気イベント。入口で専用グラスを受け取った後は、各ブースで好きな銘柄を何杯でも楽める。フードブースではドーナツやおつまみを買うこともできる。持帰り用ビールも販売されるので、気に入った銘柄はお土産にも最適。全国から集まるビールファンとの交流も楽しめそうだ。

◦ 10/7 (Sun.) 12:00~17:00◦ Hakata Riverain 5F Atrium Garden◦ Advance: ¥3,800 / Door: ¥3,300◦ 092-841-6336 ◦ 3-1 Shimoka-wabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka

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◦ 10/6 (Sat.) 18:30~ ◦ Kotokuji ◦ ¥1,500 (children under 6 not permitted) ◦ http://www.hf.rim.or.jp/~daiji/karatsu-meinohama/ ◦ 5-23-1 Meinohama, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka ◦ In case of rain, concert will be held inside

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Fukuoka OktoberfestOne of Hakata's Autumn fixtures,

this grand festival attracts droves

of revellers. Enjoy a wide selec-

tion of German beer, sausages and

other traditional foods and breads

as an authentic German folk band

performs in a huge tent. There's

even an 1800s-style merry-go-

round from Germany! “Prost!”

OCT 19~28

福岡オクトーバーフェスト200 年以上の歴史がある世界最大の民俗祭 ｢ オクトーバーフェスト ｣。ビールファンお待ちかねの祭りが今年も福岡にやって来る。みんなでジョッキをかかげて「Prost ！」ソーセージやプレッツェルなど、本場ドイツ料理と一緒に楽しもう。現地から木製メリーゴーランドや、ドイツ・ミュンヘンのベルナー氏率いるアルピス楽団が加わり会場を盛り上げる。

◦ 10/19 (Fri.)~10/28(Sun.)◦ Weekdays 16:00~22:00Weekend 11:00~22:00◦ Free ◦ Reizen Park◦ 092-986-3572◦ 7 Kamikawa-bata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka

Hakata Tomyo WatchingEvery October Hakata streets

are illuminated with thousands

of paper lanterns. Start at Kushi-

da Shrine and stroll through the

many narrow side streets to see

small and large creative lantern

formations. Feel the cool autumn

breeze and enjoy a memorable

night in Hakata.

Country GoldOne of Japan’s biggest country

music festivals returns to the out-

door stage under magnificent Mt.

Aso. This year’s themes are “The

Day of Promise II” and “Global

Peace Through Country Music”.

See top American country artists

including Rick Trevino, Georgette

Jones and Dale Watson.

Nakasu FestivalThis festival, held in the Nakasu

entertainment district, features

a famous float carried by about

500 women wearing happi (Jap-

anese classic short coats) and

headbands. Don’t miss the bar-

hopping event on the 6th. Enjoy

festival food stalls and the lively

atmosphere!

灯明のやわらかな光で博多エリアが鮮やかに彩られ、櫛田神社や博多リバレインなど 8 ヵ所では灯明で形どられた地上絵を楽しむことができる。情緒あふれる 博 多 の 路 地 を 散 策 し な が ら、ゆるやかなひとときを楽しもう。各会場で無料配布される地図は、当日限定無料巡回バスのフリーパスにもなる。外国人の友だちを誘って出かけよう！

◦ 10/20 (Sat.) 18:00~21:00◦ Hakata area (8 spots lantern ground art)◦ Free◦ 092-281-2245◦ http://hakata-toumyou.com/

24 回 目 を 迎 え る カ ン ト リ ー・ミュージックの祭典。雄大な阿蘇を臨む野外ステージには大御所ジョージ・ジョーンズの娘、ジョジェット・ジョーンズ、テックスメックス系の若手リック・トレビノ、ホンキートンクスタイルのベテラン、デール・ワトソンなど珠玉のアーティストが集結。 本場カントリーブーツや帽子のブース、バーベキューも楽しみだ。

◦ 10/21(Sun.) Open 9:00, Start 12:00◦ Aspecta Aso◦ Adv.: ¥7,000 / Door: ¥8,000◦ 096-359-2735◦ 4411-9 Hisaishi, Minamiaso-mura, Aso-gun, Kumamoto

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◦ 10/25 (Thu.) 26 (Fri.) ◦ Around Nakasu, Hakata-ku◦ Free (Bar-hopping: Adv.: ¥3,000 Door: ¥3,500)◦ 092-272-1440◦ nakasumatsuri.com

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Fukuoka’s many autumn events Beginning with the Hakata Akihaku 2012, there will

be many events between Oct.1 and Nov. 30. These in-

clude Hakata Tomyo Watching, “Hakata Kenjo Dochu”

(a parade of women wearing Hakata kenjo obi), the Wa-

daiko Festival at Tocho-ji temple, and Kushida Shrine’s

Hakata Kunchi.

• Details: http://hakata-meguri.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/column

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ly on 1st and 15th of each month 23 times per year. It’s available in Japanese on-

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◊ Fukuoka Tourist City PassFukuoka City Transportation Bureau, The

Nishi-Nippon Railway, The Kyushu Railway

Company, and the Showa Bus Company have

teamed up to offer the Fukuoka Tourist City

Pass, a one-day pass for overseas tourists to

use on public transportation in Fukuoka City.

• There are two types: (1) ¥800 (Inside the

city, except for Nishitetsu trains), and (2)

¥1,300 (Inside the city and Dazaifu)

• Transportation facilities available:

Nishitetsu buses (Central Fukuoka, free

area), Fukuoka City Loop Bus (Guriin),

Nishitetsu trains (Fukuoka Tenjin Station

– Dazaifu Station), JR Kyushu (Takeshita

Station – Kashiie Station; Kashiie Station

– Uminonakamichi Station), Showa Bus

(Meinohama Station south gate – Marinoa

City Fukuoka), Fukuoka City Subway.

• Sales locations: Tenjin Bus Center, Fukuoka

Airport, Nishitetsu Fukuoka Station, Port

of Hakata International Terminal; Gener-

al information counters: Tenjin and Haka-

ta Stations, Subway pass sales counters:

Tenjin and Hakata Stations.

• On sale: Sep. 30~Mar. 31, 2013.

◊ Universal Design City – Fukuoka FestivalFukuoka City’s objective is to become a com-

munity open to all and where everyone is con-

siderate of others. Several events based on

this theme will be held from Sep. 29~Oct.14.

On Sunday, Oct. 14, from 11:00~16:30, an event

will be held to raise awareness about the dis-

abled. It will include a walk wearing eye masks,

the chance to experience mobility in a wheel-

chair, different booths, and the sale of items

produced by a workshop for the disabled.

Also, the 4th International Conference

for Universal Design in Fukuoka 2012 will be

held from Oct. 12~14 at the Fukuoka Con-

vention Center, the Fukuoka Kokusai Cen-

ter, and universities in the city. An estimated

12,000 people from 30 countries and territo-

ries will attend. The conference will feature

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the exchange of opinions and the interac-

tion of the participants, and discussions

on achieving a society with a high level of

universal design.

• A symposium open to the public will be

held on Friday, Oct. 12, from 12:10. It will

be open to 1,000 people, and admission

is free. Applications are being accepted

on the Web at (www.ud2012.net). Site: Fu-

kuoka Convention Center, Hakata Ward.

Keynote addresses will be given by au-

thor Ayako Sono and architect Toyo Ito,

with simultaneous interpretation, sub-

titles, and Japanese sign language.

◊ Let’s mind our mannersFukuoka City passed an ordinance calling for

the creation of a safe, pleasant, and livable

Fukuoka. It is part of the city’s efforts to im-

prove the public behavior of its citizens. Mea-

sures include prohibiting the abandonment

of bicycles, preventing automobile parking

that causes inconvenience, preventing the

littering of cans and other refuse, prohibit-

ing graffiti, enforcing the responsibilities of

smokers, and prohibiting illegal advertising.

There are also plans to pass an ordinance

this year for the safe use of bicycles. At pres-

ent, smoking is prohibited on the street in the

Tenjin, Daimyo, and Hakata Station districts.

Officials are circulating to provide guidance

for obstructive parking, smoking in prohib-

ited areas, and safe driving.

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