Jan 2015 Fukuoka Now

RESTAURANTS EVENTSMAPSBARS THINGS TO DO www.fukuoka-now.comJAN 2015 #193 FREE 無料

FUKUOKA’S TASTIEST MARKETSDEPACHIKAデパ地下

fukuoka-now.com/womens-sumo

Concurrent with revisions to the Local Tax

Act that will go into effect in April 2015, light

vehicle tax rates will increase. Taxes for mo-

peds and motorcycles with engine capacities

of less than 50cc will increase from ¥1,000

to ¥2,000. Light vehicles with three wheels

or more that undergo initial inspection and

New Years can be either a very warm and fun

or a very cold and lonely time of year. To make

sure you’re making the most of season we’ve

put together a guide to not only New Year’s

Eve events, but also for hatsumode and other

Japanese holiday traditions. Check out our

website and make plans!

Fukuoka Now intern, Tomo Greer, who last year

walked barefoot over hot coals at a Shinto

festival is back with a first-hand report on

women’s blindfolded sumo! Did she win her

match? Full report and photos online!

fukuoka-now.com

www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/zaisei/shisanzei/life/001.html

fukuoka-now.com/countdown2015

Light Vehicle Tax Rates to be Adjusted

Countdown and New Year’s in Fukuoka Guide

SNAPSHOTS more snaps and videos online!

目隠し女相撲 !?

NOW ガイドと一緒に 2015 年を迎えよう

歴とした奉納相撲です。昭和 7 年に松末に住む全盲の松崎五郎さんに突然稲荷神が憑依したことが建立のきっかけという、成り立ちも興味深い松末五郎稲荷神社のふいご祭りにNOW インターンのトモが参加してきました！

自宅で過ごす年末年始もいいけど、パーティやイベント、お寺や教会で迎える年末年始はいかが？福岡周辺のカウントダウン＆初詣＆初売り情報をまとめた NOW ガイドを使って福岡を楽しもう！

registration on or after April 1, 2015 will be

subject to the new tax rates. The new rates

will not apply to vehicles that undergo initial

inspections on or before March 31, 2015. For

more details, please contact the Tax Sec-

tion at local Ward Office or check the City

Hall website.

Women, sumo and blindfolds?

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d'oeuvres to accom-

pany your first drink

as well as drinks to

go with whichever

main dish you crave.

Custom orders wel-

comed. Most menu

items come in por-

t ions generous

enough to be shared

by two, but natural-

ly, you can also or-

der meals for one. Aside from steaks, which

are slow-cooked over charcoal, there are

plenty of other options for the consummate

foodie, including dishes flavored with wine

and champagne-based sauces and hearty

veggie-filled fare. Bar time begins at 23:00,

so feel free to stop by for nightcap if you've

already eaten. The menu is full of sensorial

delights, from the fresh croissants (¥200)

that are baked only after you order them to

the flaming turban shells grilled in herb but-

ter (¥700). And the prices are reasonable.

English menus are also available.

Name: 5th Avenue Address: 2-3-23 Imai-

zumi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka Tel.: 092-791-8426

Hours: 18:00~25:00 Closed: Wednesdays

Menu: Hors d'oeuvre platter ¥2,000~,

Seasonal green salad ¥700, Salmon pie

w/ sauce américaine ¥1,800, Angus sir-

loin steak ¥1,800/100g, Angus fillet steak

¥2,300/100g, Glass wine (Red/White)

¥800, Glass champagne ¥1,000

Located on Shoninbashi-dori, 5th Ave-

nue is a New York-themed steakhouse.

Chef Mamoru Hoashi honed his steak-

making chops at hotels, French restaurants

and teppanyaki grills around the city. The

cozy restaurant, with nine counter and 26

table seats, puts you in close contact with

Chef Hoashi. You can ask him to select hors

GOURMET

WHATWHERE&HOWMUCH

上人橋通り沿いにある NY がテーマの「5TH Avenue」は、ホテルや市内の

レストランで洋食・フレンチ・鉄板焼きで腕を磨いてきたシェフ、甫足護さんが腕を振るう、ステーキが自慢のレストラン。ファーストドリンクに合わせてチョイスされるオードブルの盛り合わせや、食べたいものに合わせてドリンクを選んだりできる、シェフとのコミュニケーションが楽しめる店で、「食べたいものが美味しいもの」と、ひとりひとりの声を聞くことができる規模感（カウンター 9 席、テーブル席 26 席）を大切にしている。すべてのメニューは、二人でシェアできるボリュームだが、もちろん一人用にもオーダーできる。ワインや

NY スタイルのステーキハウス

fukuoka-now.comread more online!

シャンパンを使ったソースの料理や、野菜たっぷりのメニューも揃い、お目当の炭火でじっくりと焼き上げたステーキ以外にもきちんと調理された洋食が食通たちをも満足させてくれる。23 時からはバータイムになるので、ドリンクだけでの利用も可能だ。

A

5th Avenue: A New York Style Steakhouse

オーダーしてから焼き上げるクロワッサン（¥200）、炎に包まれて運ばれてくるサザエ

の香草バター焼き（¥700）など、香りや視覚でも楽しめるメニューは、コストパフォーマンスの良さも見逃せない。英語メニューもあるので、外国人との食事にもおすすめだ。

店名：5th Avenue（フィフスアベニュー）住所：福岡市中央区今泉 2-3-23 電話：092-791-8426（予約推奨）営業時間：18:00 〜 25:00 定休日：水曜日メニュー：オードブル盛り合わせ ¥2,000 〜、季節野菜のグリーンサラダ¥700、サーモンのパイ包みアメリケーヌソース ¥1,800、サーロインステーキ（アンガス牛）¥1,800/100g、フィレステーキ（アンガス牛）¥2,300/100g、グラスワイン（赤・白）¥800、グラスシャンパン ¥1,000

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50% offyour 2nd drink!*2nd drink only,

not 3rd!

Open daily 11:30~24:00（Lunch 11:30~15:30）

*All prices excl. tax¥380¥600

¥570Pint ¥910¥360Half ¥560

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LEGAL TROUBLES IN FUKUOKA?SHINBORI LEGAL AFFAIRS OFFICE

For matters of:Real estate, company registration, inheritance, naturalization, divorce, debt consultation, etc.

First counseling session freeSecond session~ ¥5,000 / hour

3F 1-8-8 Otemon, Chuo-ku, FukuokaTel: 092-791-2659Email: [email protected] Closed: Sat., Sun., & Hol.shinbori-global.com

Shinbori Legal Affairs Office

YAMASHITA LEGAL OFFICE✓ Expertise ✓ Friendly service✓ Support from start to finish

✓ Free initial consultation✓ Money back guarantee✓ Follow up care

Urban Office 11, 2F Hakata Kaisei Bld, 2-5-28 Hakataekihigashi, Hakata-ku, FukuokaClosed Sat., Sun., & Hol.

Visas solutions for: Students, designated activities, extensions, intra-company transferee, certificate of authorized employment, re-entry permits, dependents, spouse or children, relatives, naturalization, etc.

VISA & APPLICATION SERVICES

Tel/Fax: 092-474-3428 Email: [email protected]

Call 9:00 ~ 18:00

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NATSUKASHI FUKUOKA!Travel back to 1998 and every month in between. We’ve uploaded all 193 issues (17 years) of Fukuoka Now as PDFs. See what foreigners were doing in Fukuoka long before the age of home delivered pizza, the internet, and Costco! Thousands of photos and reports to re-discover. Find yourself - or a long lost friend!

創刊号から Fukuoka Now 全号集合！今号で通算 193 号目の月刊誌フクオカ・ナウ。1998 年 12 月創刊から 17 年分の懐かしの表紙やコンテンツを PDF で楽しめるよ。SNS も一般的でなかった頃の外国人コミュニティにおけるFukuoka の変遷は必見！

http://issuu.com/fukuokanow/stacks


Fukuoka Sunset SailingSunset Sailingサンセットセイリング(10 person max)¥54,000 (incl. tax) / 3 hrs 18:00~21:00Charter Sailingチャータークルージング(10 person max)2hrs / ¥21,600, 4hrs / ¥43,200,6hrs / ¥64,800 (incl. tax)*outside of Sunset Sailing hours only サンセットセイリングの時間帯を除く

福岡サンセットセイリング

See Fukuoka from the sea aboard a luxurious 10m catamaran.Ideal for groups, parties and special events!

Fukuoka Sunset Sailing

fukuoka sunset sailing1 (Jap.) fukuoka sunset sailing2 (Eng.)

Dock: Meinohama Port, 4-chome, Atagohama, Nishi-ku

Tel: 090-4773-1410 (Jap.) 090-7587-7677 (Eng.)Email: [email protected]

Mention Fukuoka Now and get 30 min. extra time!Fukuoka Now読者特典：セイリング30分追加！

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CLASSIFIEDSJobs, Friends, Students, Teachers, Apartments, and Buy and Sell Goods.

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あなたがリサーチした情報が誰かの役に立つ!

Fukuoka Nowオフィス内勤「編集リサーチスタッフ」募集(雇用形態：業務委託／業務内容：編集リサーチ)

英語で日常コミュニケーションがとれる｜福岡が好き｜情報発信に関心が高い｜トレンドに敏感｜ニュースは必ずチェックする

Fukuokaを愛し、情報やHappyを読者に届けることをミッションとし、私たちNOWチームのメンバーとして、力を発揮してくれる方のご応募をお待ちしています！

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これらが

当てはまる方、

ぜひご応募

ください！


From a simple cooking blog to semi-regular TV ap-

pearances, Bobby Judo has risen to become a local

star. Initially attracted to Japan through his inter-

est in Zen Buddhism, Bobby began life in Japan on

the JET Program, and was based in Saga for six years. Af-

ter several years teaching, he created his own cooking blog,

a YouTube channel and began to push for TV roles on local

networks. The rest, as they say, is history. Bobby is now a well

established TV personality appearing regularly on a cooking

show in Saga since 2010. His success on YouTube with over

a million views is no surprise either – charmingly presented

with effortless Japanese, he explores intercultural topics, such

as the use of hand-gestures and why foreigners shouldn’t be

praised too much for their Japanese. While Bobby acknowl-

edges that his foreignness got his foot in the door, he hopes

that soon foreigners can just be themselves on TV and not

forced to be stereotyped caricatures. Fukuoka Now recently

caught up with Bobby to hear about his new found fame, his

future ambitions and life as a media star. Full interview online

with photos and his videos!

IN FUKUOKA...introducing Fukuoka’s resident foreigners

Read our full interview with Bobby atwww.fukuoka-now.com/bobby-judoインタビュー全文（英文）はオンラインでチェック！

出身：レークワース、米国フロリダ日本滞在：8 年職業：タレント

ブログからテレビ番組のレギュラー出演まで、地元タレントとして活躍中のボビー・ジュード。禅を通じて日本に興味を持ったのをきっかけに、JET プログラムをつかって来日し、佐賀

で 6 年間を過ごした。語学教師としてしばらく働いた後、自身が登場する料理ブログや YouTube チャンネルを開設し、テレビ局など地

Hometown: Lake Worth, FloridaIn Japan: 8 yearsIdentity: Television/Radio Personality

Bobby Judo

ボビー・ジュード元メディア業界に飛び込んだ。そんな駆け出し時代も経て、今では佐賀の料理番組のレギュラー出演（2010 年〜）をはじめ様々なメディアに登場しているボビー。彼の成功は、100 万回超の再生回数を誇るYouTube チャンネルも例外でない。お茶目で流暢な日本語を使ったり、なぜ外国人の日本語を褒めすぎない方がいいのか等、異文化においてよく見られる題材を、外国人という立ち位置を使って上手に表現する。近い将来は、日本のメディアが求める『外国人』役以外に、自分らしく振る舞える役での出演を増やし、業界全体にもそういった影響を与えることができれば、と願っている。これからも目が離せないボビーの最新情報やプライベートなど NOW 独占インタビュー全文（英語）は、写真・動画と一緒に web にて公開中！

CrossFit ClassesFree trial available!

CrossFit Hakata18-30 Hiemachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka

[email protected] Tel: 080-9505-5859

facebook.com/crossfithakata


DEPACHIKA GUIDE DEPACHIKA GUIDE Discovering Fukuoka’s Gourmet Basements L

iteral translation: “department store underground”, depachika are a foodie’s

heaven! Located on the first or second basement floors of department stores

they host the biggest selection of the city’s finest foods, ingredients, and pre-

pared take-out foods. Depachika are very different from European marché,

but share some similarities, namely the wonderful sounds, sights, and aro-

mas. Be prepared for sensory overload! Many shops offer free samples, which makes

for a great way to explore a new world of flavors, and wet your appetite for more. While

Fukuoka lacks a large central market, it more than makes up for that with top class and

exciting depachika. Check them out!福岡の食市場は

デパ地下にあり！

IWATAYA 岩田屋本店MITSUKOSHI 福岡三越

IWATAYAMITSUKOSHI HANKYU DAIMARU

www.i.iwataya-mitsukoshi.co.jp

Open: 10:00 ~ 20:00 (Restaurant floor 11:00 ~ 22:00)

Tel: 092-721-1111

With over 70 years

of history, Iwataya

is Fukuoka’s

most established

depachika. B1 stocks

fresh produce

such as fish, meats

and vegetables,

while the recently

renewed B2 offers

Japanese and

European sweets,

deli foods and a

great selection

of sake and wine.

As for sweets and

desserts- OMG!

Special services

include free freezer

storage so you can

shop on other floors

while your goodies stay chilled, childcare and fish filleting services.

www.m.iwataya-mitsukoshi.co.jp

Open: 10:00 ~ 20:00

Tel: 092-724-3111

Located directly

beneath a bus

station, a train station

and above a subway

station, it no surprise

that Mitsukoshi’s

depatchika boasts a

huge array of ready-

to-eat take out foods.

And for commuters

who appreciate

convenience but

still appreciate high

quality, they offer

many packages of

pre-cut vegetables,

meats and fish for

healthy home-cooked

meals. About 60

seats for customer’s

use with purchased

items. Ideal for light lunch or just a place to rest your heels.

Cha-ichiyo. Yame-cha (green tea) chocolate cookie sandwich

Dazzlingly colorful assorted Naniwa-sushi Bento

More photos & details online fukuoka-now.com/depachika


HANKYU 博多阪急 DAIMARU 大丸福岡天神www.hankyu-dept.co.jp/hakata/

Open: 10:00 ~ 21:00 (5F ~ 8F ~ 20:00)

Tel: 092-461-1381

Opened in 2011,

Hankyu’s depachika

is the newest of

them all. Located

beneath the busy JR

Hakata Station it’s

within easy reach of

not only commuters

but also popular

with visitors from

around Japan. It’s

earned a reputation

as a great place to

find many unique to

Kyushu items. Check

out their famous

mentaiko (spicy cod

roe) section, and the

surprising tasty ¥100

bakery. Their food

court area offers

ramen, champon and SoftBank Hawks’ curry.

www.daimaru.co.jp/fukuoka/

Open: 10:00 ~ 20:00 (Restaurant floor 11:00 ~ 22:00)

Tel: 092-712-8181

Directly accessible

from Tenjin

chikagai and two

subway stations

Daimaru is also very

conveniently located.

Well known for up-

market groceries

and take-away foods

and it also hosts

some very popular

eat-ins spots such

as famous Chinese

noodle shop

Shisenhanten. The

many grab-and-

go bento boxes

are wonderful as

is the aroma from

the Maison Kaiser

bakery! Leave room

and time for the many aisles of sweets shops too.

Freshly deep-fried Mentaiko Potato Chips by Calbee

Flavoured drinking vinegar nomu-su by Saison Factory


Kinoshita Circus in FukuokaThe famous Kinoshita Circus

returns to Fukuoka for the first

time in 25 years with amazing

white lions, giraffe, zebras, el-

ephants, a thrilling motorcycle

stunt show, acrobatic flying tra-

peze and more! Great fun for the

entire family.

Tama SeseriFor over 500 years, two teams of

loincloth-clad men have braved

the cold to scramble for posses-

sion of an 8kg wooden ball. Vic-

tory for the Beach Team is said

to ensure a plentiful catch of fish

for the coming year, while a Land

Team victory brings a bountiful

harvest.

Japan Rugby Top League Second StageRugby fever is heating up for Ja-

pan World Cup 2019, in the mean-

time catch some exciting local

games. On Jan. 4, it’s the Red

Sparks vs. Blues from 13:00~. The

Blues also faces the Red Hurri-

canes on Jan. 11 and then it is the

Red Sparks vs. Ricoh from. World

Cup 2015 selections begin here!

木下大サーカスが25年ぶりに福岡にやってきた！珍しいホワイトライオンが登場する、迫力ある世界猛獣ショーをはじめ、キリンやシマウマ、ゾウも出演。球体の中を複数台のバイクが猛スピードで駆け抜けるスリリングなオートバイショーや、観客の頭上に張られた綱やはしごの上でのパフォーマンス、空中ブランコなど懐かしのサーカスを、六本松九大跡地で！

◦12/13 (Sat.) ~ 2/9 (Mon.)◦Kyushu University Ropponmatsu Campus Site◦4-2 Ropponmatsu, Chuo-ku◦Adult: Adv. ¥2,600, Door: ¥2,900, Kids (3~JS) Adv. ¥1,600, Door ¥1,900 *unreserved seats ◦092-712-3600

500年以上にわたって親しまれる博多伝統の吉凶を占う正月祭り、玉せせり。浜側と陸側に分かれた締め込み姿の筥崎宮の氏子たちが、触れると悪事災難を逃れて幸運を授かるといわれる直径28cm重さ8kgの木製の玉を巡り、本宮までの200mの間で激しい争奪戦を繰り広げます。最後に玉を奪ったのが浜側なら大漁、陸側なら豊作とさ言われている。

◦1/3 (Sat.) 13:00~◦Hakozaki Shrine◦1-22-1 Hakozaki, Higashi-ku◦092-641-7431

女性ファンも増え人気上昇中のラグビー新春シーズン到来。このセカンドステージ以降のゲームは、イングランドで開催予定の2015年W杯代表選手最終選考の舞台にもなっている。4日13:00〜コカ・コーラvs宗像サニックス。11日11:40〜宗像サニックスvs NTTドコモ、14:00からはコカコーラvsリコーの熱い試合に乞うご期待。

◦1/4 (Sun.), @ Global Stadium (46-1 Yoshidome, Munakata), 1/11 (Sun.) @Level Five Stadium (2-1-1 Higashihiraokoen, Hakata-ku) ◦Unreserved: ¥1,600~, Adv. Unreserved: ¥1,350~, Adv. Pair: ¥2,050, etc. ◦092-715-8172

EVENTS

木下大サーカス福岡公演玉取祭（玉せせり）ジャパンラグビー・トップリーグ・第2ステージ

Tohl Narita - ExhibitionThe artist Tohl Narita is famous

for his kaiju (monsters) and spe-

cial effects. For example, he cre-

ated the characters and special

effects for Ultraman and his in-

fluence on others has been huge.

See original art and replicas of

special effects shooting sets.

700 items in total.

成田亨　美術／特撮／怪獣「怪獣」を生み出し、特撮に情熱を注いだ芸術家、成田亨。世代を超えて愛されている初期ウルトラシリーズのキャラクターをデザインし、現在の宇宙人や怪獣像に大きな影響を与えた張本人による、激レアなデザイン原画や、再現特撮セットなど総数700点にも及ぶ回顧展。非凡なる才能を余すところなく出し切る成田ワールドは、一人でも家族連れでも楽しめる。

◦1/6 (Tue.) ~ 2/11 (Wed. & Hol.)◦Fukuoka Art Museum◦1-6 Ohorikoen, Chuo-ku◦Adv. ¥1,000, Door ¥1,200, HS & US: Adv. ¥500, Door ¥800, Under JS: free◦092-714-6051

DEC 13~FEB 9 JAN 3 JAN 6~FEB 11JAN 4, 11コカ・コーラウエストvs神戸製鋼カネゴン 1993年個人蔵


Hollywood Festival OrchestraEnjoy the big sound of an American

orchestra playing famous theme

songs from blockbuster Hollywood

films such as E.T., Titanic, and Gone

With the Wind. Films range from

the new to old masterpieces and

also Academy Award winning films.

Listen and relive the scenes! (*pro-

gram may change)

ハリウッド・フェスティバル・オーケストラ

fukuoka-now.comcheck more online!

33th Hakata Umakamon MarketThe Hakata Umakamon Market,

brings together a tempting col-

lection of some of Fukuoka’s tasti-

est locally produced foods. This

year’s slogan is “fresh”, “tasty”

& “safety”. About 70 companies

will display and sell approximate-

ly 5,000 items from sweets to

fruits to liquor and more.

Cyndi Lauper Japan Tour 2015Celebrating the 30th year an-

niversary of her international-

ly best-selling and first album,

“She’s So Unusual”, Cyndi will

perform songs from that album

and other hits including Girls

Just Want to Have Fun, Time Af-

ter Time, She Bop, and more. Re-

live the eighties with Cyndi!

Toka Ebisu FestivalThis large-scale festival is dedi-

cated to Ebisu, god of prosperous

fishing and business. Try your

luck at the raffle and browse

the 300 stalls with festival food

and other goods, including lucky

charms. See geisha in full kimo-

no at the kachi-mairi (walking

visit) on Jan. 9. (*program may

change)

第33回食品まつり博多うまかもん市

シンディ・ローパー　ジャパンツアー2015

十日恵比須正月大祭

E.T、タイタニック、風と共に去りぬ…演奏曲の全てが聞き覚えある映画のテーマ音楽。本場アメリカからオーケストラを迎えて公演する１日限りのニューイヤーコンサートは、注目の最新作から懐かしの名作、超大作まで「あのシーン」を呼び起こす新年一番のコンサート決定版。目を閉じて、蘇る数々のシーンと共にライブ演奏を贅沢にご堪能あれ。

◦1/9 (Fri.) 14:00~, 19:00~◦ACROS Fukuoka Symphony Hall◦1-1-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku◦¥6,000 (reserved, tax in)◦092-831-1919

福岡・博多を代表する名物を生産する約70社が出展し「新鮮さ・味の良さ・安全性」を誇る、ふるさとの味が数多く揃う展示即売会。みんなが知る定番商品はもちろん、新商品や当イベント限定品も販売される。新鮮な果物のオークションや、博多にわかなどのステージイベント、温泉宿泊券やディナー券など豪華賞品が当たる抽選会も開催される。

◦1/21 (Wed.) ~ 1/26 (Mon.)◦10:00~20:00 *last day until 17:00◦7F Iwataya Honkan ◦2-5-35 Tenjin, Chuo-ku◦092-441-1119

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◦1/8 (Thu.)~1/11(Sun.)◦Toka Ebisu Shrine◦7-1 Higashikoen, Hakata-ku◦Free◦092-651-1563

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

line too. Consider using it for Japanese study! ふくおか市政だより Website:

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◊ Firefighters’ New Year’s ParadeThe popular annual Firefighters’ New Year’s

Parade will be held at Marine Messe Fukuo-

ka (7-1 Okihamamachi, Hakata-ku) on Jan.

10 (Sat) from 10:00 to 16:00. After the bri-

gades march in, the firefighters will per-

form traditional ladders stunts and dances.

There will also be a performance by the fire-

fighters' chorus, rescue squad drills and fire

truck and ambulance rides. Inquiries: Fire

Prevention Bureau, General Affairs Section

(092-725-6511)

◊ Holiday ClosuresCity Hall will be closed 12/27~1/4, and the

trash drop-off reservation service (092-

433-8234) will be closed 1/1~1/4. Holidays

for other major facilities are as follows: Fu-

kuoka Art Museum / FFAC Artlier: 12/26~1/1,

Fukuoka City Museum / Fukuoka City Public

Library & Branches: 12/28~1/5, Children's

Science & Culture Center: 12/28~1/3, Robo-

square: 12/31~1/2, Hakatamachiya Furusa-

tokan: 12/27~12/31, Hakata Traditional Craft

Center: 12/29~12/31, Zoo and Botanical

Garden: 12/29~1/1, Uminaka Seaside Park:

12/31~1/1, Umizuri Park: 12/29~1/3, Rakusuien

/ Shofuen / Yusentei Park: 12/29~1/1, Certi-

fication Service Counters (Hakata Station /

Information Plaza Tenjin): 12/31~1/3

◊ Fukuoka City Wi-FiFukuoka City

has offered a

free Wi-Fi ser-

vice since April

2012. It is now

avai lab le at

73 locations

throughout the city in four languages: Japa-

nese, English, Chinese (Simplified and Tradi-

tional) and Korean (http://wifi.city.fukuoka.

lg.jp/). Also, if you download J Guidest, an

app released by the City this October, you

can access free Wi-Fi from all Fukuoka City

Wi-Fi and DoSPOT (NTT Media Supply) access

points. J Guidest offers a wealth of informa-

tion on local attractions and recommended

eateries. Download the app today! Details:

www.jguidest.jp

◊ Get a New Year's gift and try some seven-herb porridge The City Botanical Garden will give away flow-

er pots to the first 200 visitors who pass

through the main gate on Jan. 2 (Fri). Doors

open at 9:00. There will also be a display of

the seven herbs used in nanakusa-gayu (sev-

en-herb porridge) from Jan. 2 (Fri) ~ Jan. 12

(Coming of Age Day). Meanwhile, the first 200

visitors to sign up at 11:00 on Jan. 6 (Tue) can

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Fukuoka City Zoo New Year's Lucky Draw

YIPEE! FOR FREE!

The City Zoo will hold its annual New Year's

Lucky Draw on Jan 2 (Fri). First prize win-

ners will earn the right to shake hands with

an Asian small-clawed otter. Other prizes

include the right to name certain zoo ani-

mals and the ever-popular deer antlers

and peacock feathers. Lucky draw tickets

will be distributed at the main gate. (Limit

one per person. Tickets may run out before

the Zoo opens at 9:00.) The lucky draw is

free to enter, but the regular admission

fee is required.

enjoy a steaming hot cup of traditional sev-

en-herb porridge. Inquiries: Botanical Garden

(092-522-3210)

Feb. 13, (Fri.) 19:00 ~ 24:00

Advance online: ¥1,500 with 1 drink

Door: ¥2,000 with 1 drink

Hotel Il Palazzo, 3-13-1 Haruyoshi, Chuo-ku,

Fukuoka

SPECIAL! First 200 people get a free glass

of Sparkling Wine from the Fountain

日時：2015 年 2 月 13 日（金）19:00 〜 24:00入場：前売 1,500 円（1 ドリンク付／オンライン Peatix）／当日 2,000 円（1 ドリンク付）会場：ホテルイル・パラッツォ（福岡市中央区春吉 3-13-1 / Tel. 092-716-3333）先着 200 名様限定☆グラスタワーに注ぐスパークリングワインを 1 杯プレゼント！

TICKETS

FUKUOKA NOW’S VALENTINES PARTY!

DJs & Dance Floor

Sparkling Wine Fountain - 1st 200 - Free glass!

先着 200 名様にスパークリングワイン 1 杯プレゼント！

Chocolate Fountain

チョコレートファウンテン

Go Go Boys

ゴーゴーボーイズ

Drag Queen Show

ドラッグクイーン登場

Prizes for “Best Dressed”

ベストドレッサー賞

And more - check our website and facebook

追加情報は WEB サイト・Facebook にて随時更新中

ENTERTAINMENT!

BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!FUKUOKA NOW’S FIRST BIG PARTY OF THE YEAR.

国籍・性別・年齢不問！ひとりでもカップルでもグループ参加も大歓迎！ 2015 年最初のインターナショナル BIG パーティはみんなで楽しもう！

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