Oct 2013 Fukuoka Now

Model: Kyrsten Lundh at Sumiyoshi Shrine

博多の秋

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AUTUMN IN HAKATA

SNAPSHOTS

On Sep. 4, Fukuoka Now’s Nick Szasz had

the ride of his life with Japan’s top aerobatic

pilot, Yoshihide Muroya (Red Bull Air Race

World Championship Race Pilot 2009~10).

The ten minute flight at Saga Airport included

4G turns, loops, rolls, spins, and stalls. Watch

Nick panic on video!

The recently formed and

Fukuoka-based Nishinippon

Businesswomen Associa-

tion’s (NBWA) mission is to

promote women’s empow-

erment within the Japanese

business world. Their first

seminar will be held on Oct. 13

and features a coaching ses-

sion, success story session, networking, panel discussion and Q&A

session, all in a bilingual Japanese and English format. Entrance

fee is ¥1,000 members, ¥1,500 non-members (reservation req.)

Congratulations to Canadian blogger Mi-

caela Braithwaite who was appointed as the

new figurehead of Fukuoka City’s virtual dis-

trict “Kawaii-ku”. Fukuoka City selected the

young Canadian for her popularity and pow-

er to share information about Fukuoka via

social media.

9 月 4 日佐賀空港にて、我らが編集長ニックが日本人初 Red Bull エアレーサーの室屋義秀さん操縦のエアロバティックス（曲技飛行）を体験。機体につけたカメラで撮影した臨場感あふれるビデオレポートは必見です！

カナダ出身ミカエラがカワイイ区２代目区長に就任

fukuoka-now.commore snaps and videos online!

エアロバティックス体験レポート

www.fukuoka-now.com/redbull-flight

www.nbwa.jp

http://kawaiiku.jp/micaelaroom

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Micaela, Queen of Kawaii

NOW 読者はすでに知っている人も多い、人気ブロガーのミカエラ・ブレスウェート。福岡市 8 番目の行政区として設置された仮想区「カワイイ区」区長に就任した。がんばって！ミカエラ区長♡

Flying High with Yoshihide Muroya

Nishinippon Businesswomen Association - First Seminar

第 1 回 NBWA セミナー10 月 13 日開催西日本女性実業家協会（NBWA）は、ビジネス社会で活躍している外国人女性と日本人女性との交流、向上を目指す 2013 年設立の団体。記念すべき第一回目のイベントは、ビジネスウーマンや起業を目指す女性の自己啓発のためのセミナーと交流会が日英バイリンガルで行われる。申込詳細は WEB にて。

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Cover Shoot Behind the Scenes

2 • Fukuoka Now • #178 • October 2013

Address: 5-1-35-1F Nishijin, Sawara-

ku, Fukuoka Tel.: 090-9796-9831 Open:

11:30~23:00 (Lunch till 17:00) Closed: Mon.

Cards: not accepted. Menu: Lunch: Kebab

sandwich ¥500~ (Set ¥780~), Student set

(Sandwich or rice + drink) chicken ¥500.

Dinner: Shish kebab (w/ rice, salad, bread)

¥1,250~, Hummus & tzatziki ¥500, Meze

platter ¥1,350

Kashiihama. Last year,

he opened his second

shop in Nishijin. Mr. Ke-

bab Nishijin’s main focus

in the daytime is kebabs.

The kebabs are freshly

sliced from a rotating

spit and alternate dai-

ly between chicken and

beef. Tender Australian

lamb is also available.

Large portions and choice of several sauces

from mild to spicy make them highly addictive!

In the evening the menu broadens with a bevy

of authentic Turkish dishes, beers, wines, and

Raki too. You can order hummus (chick pea

paste) and tzatziki (yogurt dip) a la carte or

try daily meze (chef's choice) platters made

from seasonal ingredients. The kitchen is run

by a Turkish veteran cook who uses Halal meat

and offers falafel kebabs, so both Muslim and

vegetarian customers can enjoy eating here.

Every Friday there’s a wine party including a

generous meze platter and all-you-can-drink

When Balci came to Fukuoka four

years ago, there were few kebab

shops so he opened his own! He

started with a food truck in 2010 and lat-

er opened his first shop inside Aeon Mall

GOURMET

WHATWHERE&HOWMUCH

イギリスで出会った福岡出身の女性との結婚が縁で福岡を訪れたバルジ・エムラーさん。「山も海も近くてちょ

うどいいサイズ。福岡の街をすっかり気に入った」彼。今でこそ、世界中で人気のファストフード、ケバブは日本国内でも専門店を見かけるようになったが、彼が来福した約 4年前には福岡にケバブ専門店が殆どなかったので、ショップオープンを思い立ったとか。移動販売からスタートし、翌年 3 月にはイオンモール香椎浜内に 1 号店をオープン。そして今から約 1 年前に、2 号店となるここ、西新店をオープンさせた。日中はケバブ（チキ

ン・ビーフ・ラム・ファラフェル）中心で、17 時以降に本格的なトルコ料理がメニューに並ぶ。フムス（ひよこ豆のペースト）やジャジック（ヨーグルトのサラダ）といった単品メニューのほか、旬の食材を使ったメニューなどが日替わりで楽しめる。約 10 年間、トルコ料理店で腕を振るっていたシェフが腕を

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Mr. Kebab Nishijin

Mr.Kebab 西新店

wine for just ¥3,500 per person. For those

with a sweet tooth, don’t miss the baklava or

Turkish ice cream!

FAST FOOD AT LUNCH, AUTHENTIC TURKISH AT NIGHT

昼はファストフード夜は本場トルコ料理を堪能

Sa Wat Dee Bangkok สวัสดี บางกอก ไทยบาร์ & คาราโอเกะ

Enjoy Thai smiles & hospitality!System: 2h/ ¥2,500 All-you-can-drink Plus ¥500 unlimited Karaoke (Thai, Eng.,日本)

4F Koken Bldg. 1 2-1-50 Daimyo, Chuo-ku21:00~03:00 every dayTel.: 080-3965-3701

THAI BAR & KARAOKE

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微笑みの国・タイのおもてなし

を楽しもう!

ワサナ先生のタイ語講座もありますのでお電話ください。

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Cocktail Bar22 Speak EasyNEW INTERNATIONAL BAR IN NAKASUEnglish, Italian, French, German and Japanese spoken

With Alex (Italy), your friendly bartender

• No table charge• Drinks from ¥600~• 2nd drink FREE!

Tel: 092-409-96954-7-8 Nakasu, 3F La Pappion Bldg.19:00~late

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振るう西新店は、ハラル認証を受けた肉を使用し、ひよこ豆のコロッケ・ファラフェルのケバブなど、ベジタリアンやイスラム圏の外国人にも嬉しいメニューが揃う。人気の毎週金曜日のワインパーティは、前菜のプレートとワイン飲み放題で 1 人 3,500 円。ひとりでもカジュアルに楽しめる。

住所：福岡市早良区西新 5-1-35-1F 電話：090-9796-9831 営業時間：11:30 〜 23:00（ランチ〜 17：00）定休日：月曜日カード：不可メニュー：【ランチ】ケバブサンド（単品¥500 〜、セット ¥780 〜）、学割（サンド or ライス＋ドリンク付）チキン ¥500、【ディナー】シシケバブ（ライス・サラダ・パン付）¥1250 〜、フムス＆ジャジック ¥500、前菜プレート ¥1,350、カクテル ¥600、ラク（トルコのお酒）¥550

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FALL GUIDE - Over twenty event listings in English & Japanese:

AUTUMNIN HAKATA AKIHAKU 2013

The Hakata area comes alive in

fall, with the Hakata Akihaku

(Autumn Festa) - a series of col-

orful events and festivals from

October to November - some of which have

been running for hundreds of years. Hakata

Akihaku 2013 features an exceptional variety

of colorful, must-see events, ranging from

those imbued with historical romance at the

shrines and temples of Hakata, to concerts,

art, dramas, walking tours, and lectures. It’s

a great chance to deepen your knowledge of

Hakata’s history and enjoy the feast of arts,

food, and music.

Here’s three wonderful night time events in Hakata - but check online for our full Hakata Akihaku guide!

HAKATA TOMYO WATCHING 2013博多灯明ウォッチング2013

Each October Hakata streets are illu-

minated with tens of thousands of pa-

per lanterns. Stroll through the many

narrow side streets to see small and large cre-

ative lantern formations plus some foods and

drinks stalls too. This event, organized by lo-

cal families children and others, has become

a major event, synonymous with autumn in

Hakata. Free shuttle buses link five sites and

free maps are available at each viewing spot!

• 10/19 (Sat.) 18:00 ~21:00

• Kushida Shrine, Hakata Elementary

School, Gokusho Area, Tochoji, Hakata

Wharf area, Fujita Park, Hakataekimae

Hiroba, Former Reisen Elementary School

• Free

EVENT 1

Traditionally, “tomyo” lanterns are illu-

minated as votive offerings to the gods

and Buddha, or at memorial services (

供養). The Hakata Tomyo Watching fes-

tival started in 1994, inspired from a tra-

ditional ceremony called Sentomyo that

is held at temples and shrines in Fukuoka

and Oita in which 1,000 paper lanterns

are lit up. The beautifully illuminated pa-

per lanterns symbolize prayers for good

health and the well-being of one’s family.

WHAT IS TOMYO WATCHING?灯明ウォッチングとは？


博多秋博

fukuoka-now.com/akihaku2013

HAKATA KENJO DOCHU博多献上道中

Crowds gather at this annual autumn

event to watch the parade of women

in traditional kimono. At this year’s

parade, women clad in black kimono and Haka-

ta kenjo obi (a traditional local craft) will walk

in procession, accompanied by men with flags

and lanterns.

• 10/19 (Sat.) 17:00 ~ 20:00 (17:00~

Kawabata Shotengai, 18:30~

Hakataekimae Hiroba Jotenji

Shofukuji Tochoji)

• Free

PROJECTION MAPPING AT FORMER REISEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

見どころ！プロジェクションマッピング@旧冷泉小学校

HAKATA LIGHT UP WALK 2013博多ライトアップウォーク2013Historical zen temples and gardens in the

Hakata area are beautifully illuminat-

ed for this event. In between venues

there are areas with mini-concerts

and stalls selling food, drinks and items. It’s

a lot of fun just to wander around! Entry re-

quires one ticket per venue. Books of tickets

can be purchased at convenience stores at a

discount in advance.

• 10/31 (Thu.) ~ 11/4 (Mon. Hol.) 18:00 ~

21:00 (enter ~20:45)

• Kushida Shrine, Jyotenji, Tochoji,

Myorakuji, Enkakuji, Junshinji, Sesshinin,

Former Reisen Elementary School.

Except: Myotenji and Shojoji which

are free

• Adv.: ¥1,000, Door: ¥1,200

(for 8 ticket set)

SPECIAL!

EVENT 2

EVENT 3

Returning to Hakata Light Up Walk this

year after much praise in 2012, a pro-

jection mapping display will be held at

the Former Reisen Elementary School.

Special projection technology is used

to turn objects and buildings into a dis-

play surface for artistic video projection.


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By the time this goes to press,

I’ll be back in Japan after two

months in rural USA. Being a

freelancer, I go home every

year for an extended period,

and while I never really got to take a vaca-

tion, I did find some time between jobs (and

oh-so cheap American beers) to ponder the

many things I like and miss about Fukuo-

ka from my makeshift “office” in Podunk,

Pennsylvania.

First and foremost, Fukuoka has great

food! As much as I like to tell my friends in

Japan about the wonders of the Wedgie (a

sandwich made on a pizza shell; not to be

confused with the underwear pulling prank),

the food in Fukuoka beats standard Ameri-

can fare hands-down. One ill-fated attempt

to doctor a package of instant ramen with

whatever my dad had in his spice rack re-

minded me how awesome a bowl of Hakata

DODESHO?

Are you taking Fukuoka for granted?Joel Dechant, Translator/Interpreter

『福岡』を当たり前だと思っちゃいけないよ。

フリーランサーの僕は、毎年 2 カ月ほど帰省する。福岡を離れるからといっても休暇じゃないから、仕事の合間に、

なぜ福岡が気に入っているかを考えてみたよ。　まず胸を張って言えることは、福岡の食べ物はすごく美味い！日本の友達にペンシルベ

ニアの B 級グルメ「ウェッジー（パンの代わりにピザ生地を使ったサンド）」の美味さを宣伝してはいるが、福岡の食べ物は圧勝さ。アメリカの実家でインスタントラーメンにスパイス等で『改良』を試みた時、どれだけ博多ラーメンが旨いかを改めて思い知らされたし、鍋だって、新鮮な魚だって格別。福岡にあるといいな、と思うものを強いて挙げるとすれば、ピーナッツバターパイくらいさ（笑）。　それから、福岡は安全！僕の 20 年間にわたるアメリカ生活では、銃をもった犯罪者に一度も遭遇していないし、僕の知る限りの銃保持者たちは責任を持って管理している。で

ジョエル・デカント／アメリカ／翻訳・通訳

WHAT’S WITH THAT?READERS SPEAK OUT!

フクオカ・ナウ読者が熱く語ります！


fukuoka-now.comDodesho? post YOUR comment online

ramen is. I am still blown away that there

are ramen shacks that serve bowls for less

than ¥300. And with fall fast approaching,

I am glad to know I’ll be back just in time

for nabe season. Let’s not forget fresh fish.

I wouldn’t even use the “salmon” in the su-

permarket here to feed stray cats. About

the only thing Fukuoka might be missing in

this category is peanut butter pie.

Second, Fukuoka is safe. Let’s face it.

America is awash in guns. In the 20 years

that I lived in America, I never had a run-in

with a gun-wielding criminal, and most of

the people I know who have guns (i.e., al-

most everyone) are responsible with their

weapons, but with approximately one gun

for every, man woman and child in the US*

and over 32,000 gun deaths a year*, the

United States now ranks 99th on the Glob-

al Peace Index ** compared to Japan’s 6th

place. I’m not anti-gun, but I have to admit

it has been nice to have lived in a relatively

gunless society for the past 15 years, 10 of

those with kids.

Let’s talk service. Every time I go through

US airport security or stop at McDonalds at

も、世界平和インデックスランク 6 位の日本と、99 位のアメリカ ** は比べものならない。僕は反銃保持者ではないけれど、統計上では国民 1 人にほぼ 1 丁の銃が行き渡り、銃による死者は年間 32,000 人 * のアメリカと、日本での銃無し生活の違いは明らかだよ。　サービス面だってそう。アメリカの空港の保安検査場や、息子の命令で行かざるを得ないマクドナルドでは、どれだけ日本のサービスがいいかをしみじみ思い知らされる。大半のスタッフはフレンドリーだし、仕事に誇りを持っているけど謙虚で、職場も常に清潔に保たれている。アメリカの地元スーパーマー

ケットのスタッフもフレンドリーだけど、ファストフード店なんかでは、日本のようなサービスは期待しちゃいけない。日本人の中で、こういったサービスが当たり前と思っている人がいると思うけど、僕は、これはまさしく日本の強みだと思う。　そして何よりも福岡は便利。僕の地元は人口 7,000 人だけで、150 万人もいる賑やかな福岡とは比較にならないけど、アメリカの主要都市と比べても福岡の右に出る都市はない。僕が福岡に越してきて 6 年、車を手放した後も、特に不便だと感じたことはないよ。街はコンパクトで移動も簡単だし、公共交通機関

SHOP 2 NISHIJIN Tel.: 090-9796-9831 Open: 11:00~23:00. Closed: Monday.5-1-35 Nishijin, Sawara-ku

SHOP 1 AEON MALL KASHIIHAMA Tel.: 092-673-6888Open daily: 10:00~22:00. 3-12-1-2F Kashiihama, Higashi-ku

MR. KEBAB

本場のトルコ料理店

www.facebook.com/MrKebabFukuoka

Real Turkish Foodby Turkish Chefs!

the behest of my 10-year old, I am reminded

of how well Japan does service. For the most

part, workers are friendly and take pride in

what they do, no matter how humble, and

they keep their workplaces clean. While the

clerks at my local supermarket in the US are

friendly, there are some places here—name-

ly, fast food joints—where you do not ex-

pect to get good service. I think even some

Japanese people take service for granted.

In my opinion, it’s one of Japan’s strongest

points, and shrewd businesspeople would

be smart to export it.

Last but not least, Fukuoka is convenient.

To be fair to my hometown, I really can’t

compare a hamlet of 7,000 to a bustling city

of 1.5 million, but compared to other major

US cities, Fukuoka is the clear winner. When

I moved here six years ago, I sold my car and

haven’t felt the need for one since. The city

is compact and easy to navigate, and public

transit options are plentiful. My preferred

mode of transportation is, in fact, my own

two feet. I love walking through the city,

taking new routes home and finding new

bars and restaurants. The US is still very

much a car-oriented society, and save for

a handful of huge metro areas, you need a

car to get around.

So these are just a few things I like about

Fukuoka (I’ll save my gripes for another col-

umn). It may sound hackneyed, but every

place has its good points and bad points.

Many foreigners, newbies and lifers alike,

may need to vent about Japan now and

again, but when your bitching becomes

chronic, maybe you need to stop and re-

member all the good things Fukuoka has

to offer. Are you taking them for granted?

Dodesho.

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もたくさんある。この街を歩き回って、新しい道を見つけたり、新しいバーやレストランを見つけるのが今ではすっかりお気に入りさ。　そんなわけで、僕が福岡を好きな理由がわかってもらえたかな？どこにも何にも良いところと悪いところがあるし、初心者でも古参者であっても、外国人はたまに日本についての不満を言ってすっきりしたいときもあるだろう。でも、その愚痴が多くなってきたと感じたら、もう一度福岡のいいところを思い返してみるといいよ。今の生活が当たり前になってないかい？ドーデショ？*, ** 参照は Now オンラインに掲載


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Oct. 18 (Fri.)~27 (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

2013

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Koyo福岡の秋 “紅葉”

YUSENTEI PARK · 友泉亭公園Originally built in 1754 as a second home

for Kuroda Tsugutaka the 6th lord of Fukuo-

ka, Yusentei is a beautiful Japanese garden

centered on a lake. In autumn, the maples,

zelkova, oak and Japanese wax trees plant-

ed around the water undergo an autumn

transformation as the leaves change to red,

yellow, and orange. Take a stroll around the

grounds, and enjoy a Matcha Tea Set in the

garden (¥300).

Address: 1-46 Yusentei, Jonan-ku, Fukuo-

ka Koyo peak: Mid Nov. Fee: Adult ¥200,

Child ¥100

Koyo refers to the changing autumn colors of deciduous trees in

Japan. Leaves turn spectacular shades of red, yellow and brown -

depending on species - and before falling to the ground. The koyo

season lasts around 50 days, starting in Hokkaido mid-September

and making its way down Japan to Kyushu by late October.

The exact timing to see the leaves changes every year, de-

pending on weather conditions. This year’s koyo in Kyushu

is predicted to be delayed (late Oct.~early Dec.), however

it’s never too early to start planning! Decide where you want to go,

book a ryokan and prepare to see a full spectrum of autumn colors

in Kyushu.

Fukuoka Now has compiled an online guide to koyo in Fukuoka

- complete with links to useful weather resources, photographs,

maps, and our pick of twenty spots near Fukuoka to view autumn

leaves. Check the full guide online. fukuoka-now.com/koyo2013

Meanwhile here are three spots close to the city to get started

on your koyo adventures…

KOMYOZENJI · 光明禅寺Only 10 minutes walk from the train station,

this is one of the most easily accessible

spots for autumn leaf viewing in Fukuoka

City. Komyozenji is a Zen temple, located

just south of Dazaifu’s famous Tenmangu

Shrine. There’s a rock garden at the front,

however it’s the rear Japanese garden

that’s worth seeing in mid-November. Maple

tree branches hang over the immaculately

maintained garden, making the temple a

popular autumn leaf spot when they change

color and fall.

Address: 2-16-1 Saifu, Dazaifu Koyo peak:

Mid Nov. ~ End Nov. Fee: ¥200

Autumn Leaves in Fukuoka

RAIZAN SENNYOJI DAIHIOIN · 雷山千如寺大悲王院Founded by an Indian Buddhist monk, this

temple is located in the picturesque moun-

tains of Itoshima. Year-round, the large

Buddhist statues (“1,000-Armed Standing

Kannon” etc.) are a hit with visitors, but

come mid-November a spectacular dis-

play of autumn foliage is the main attrac-

tion. A 400-year-old giant maple tree (a

Municipally-Designated Natural Monument)

shows a vibrant display of autumn in Japan.

Around 200 maple trees in the surround-

ing area too.

Address: 626 Raizan, Itoshima City Koyo

peak: Early Nov. ~ End Nov. Fee: General

Admission ¥400 / Maple-viewing only

¥100 (Only in Nov.)Full guide, map, links and 20 spots: fukuoka-now.com/koyo2013

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Creative City Fukuoka International SymposiumKey players from the Japanese

and overseas creative industries

gather in Fukuoka. The sched-

ule includes panel discussions,

networking opportunities for

creators and companies, and a

presentation by Mr. Yoshimitsu

Banno (Executive Producer of

Hollywood’s Godzilla remake).

Red Bull BC One Asia Pacific FinalsAsia’s top 16 B-Boys will go head

to head at Kushida Jinja to earn a

spot at the Red Bull BC One South

Korea World Finals, in Seoul, on

November 30. Japan Cypher

Winner Niro will battle, along-

side Hong Kong's Drunk, Korea's

Shorty Force and the 15-year-old

Issei, from Japan.

Nakasu MatsuriHeld for the 38th time in the Na-

kasu entertainment district, the

festival features a famous float

carried by about 500 women

wearing happi coats and head-

bands. Don't miss the bar-hop-

ping event on the 3rd - a great

chance to enjoy Nakasu bars

on the cheap (Adv.:¥3,000 for

3 places)!

Asia Pacific Festival Fukuoka 2013Experience Asian culture and

foods at this three day outdoor

festival. Chefs from the Philip-

pines to Malaysia serve up local

dishes at food stalls. Souvenirs

and gifts from the Asian Pacific

on sale along with live music and

dance stages.

国内外からクリエイティブ関連のキーパーソンを招き、クリエーターを対象とするシンポジウム・交流会がアクロス福岡にて開催される。来年全米公開予定のハリウッド版『ゴジラ』エグゼクティブ・プロデューサー坂野義光氏のトークショーや、パネルディスカッションを通じて、世界の映像コンテンツ業界の潮流や世界へのビジネス展開に関する最新情報を提供。

◦10/1 (Tue.) 14:30 ~ 18:50◦ACROS Fukuoka International Conference Hall◦Free◦092-711-4339◦Simultaneous translation avail.

今回で10年目を迎える1対1のブレイクダンス・バトル世界最高峰のコンテストRed Bull BC Oneのアジア代表を決めるAsia Pacific Finalsが櫛田神社で繰り広げられる。World Finalの舞台で、B-Boy世界No.1となるダンサーはアジアから出るのか？各国から勝ち上がった16名のB-BoysがアジアNo.1の座を賭けて戦う姿を見に行こう！

◦10/12 (Sat.) 17:00 ~ 19:00 ※ Cancelled if rain ◦Kushida Shrine◦Free (online pre-registration req.) ◦1-41 Kamikawabata-machi, Hakata-ku

今年で38回目となる中洲まつりは総勢500人の女性がねじり鉢巻と法被姿で神輿を担ぎ、威勢よく中洲界隈を練り歩く「女みこし」が有名だ。ネオン輝く中洲の街に、博多女性の元気なかけ声が響き渡り祭りを熱くする。プレイベントとして10月1日から博多川に水上レストランを設置する。毎年大好評の「中洲はしご酒（10月3日）」は3店舗回って¥3,000（前売り価格）とお得に中洲のお店を楽しむチャンス。

◦10/4 (Fri.) ~ 5 (Sat.)◦Nakasu area◦Free (not incl. bar-hopping)◦092-272-1440 (10:00〜17:00)

多様なアジア太平洋地域の魅力を一度に味わえる祭り、「アジア太平洋フェスティバル福岡2013」。異国情緒あふれる屋台では、フィリピン、マレーシアから本場のシェフが来福し、限定メニューを提供。艶やかな衣装の華やかなステージパフォーマンスにも注目したい。福岡にいながらアジア太平洋地域の雰囲気を満喫できる刺激的な3日間をお見逃し無く！

◦10/12 (Sat.) ~ 10/14 (Mon.)◦Fukuoka City Hall Fureai Hiroba / Hakata Eki Hiroba◦Free entry

EVENTS

「クリエイティブ都市・福岡」 Red Bull ビーシーワンアジア・パシフィックファイナルズ

中洲まつりアジア太平洋フェスティバル福岡2013

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国際シンポジウム


Country Gold 2013Celebrating 25 years, one of Ja-

pan’s biggest country music festi-

vals returns to the outdoor stage

under magnificent Mt. Aso. The

direct-from-the-US lineup fea-

tures Aaron Tippin, Anita Co-

chran, Daryle Singletary, and

Robyn Young. Clothing booths

and BBQ space.

Machinaka Art GalleryYoung artists use public spaces

in Tenjin and Nakasu as sites for

artistic expression. Artworks in-

clude elements of the city’s his-

tory, promoting a deeper appre-

ciation of the area’s culture and

traditions. Held for the fourth

time, the event showcases the

creativity of Fukuoka’s younger

generation.

カントリーゴールド2013 まちなかアートギャラリー福岡2013

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2 5 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、四半世紀特別記念として、カントリー界トップスターの1人、アーロン・ティッピンをはじめ、本場アメリカより招聘した豪華アーティストらが勢揃いする。日本からはキャノンボールが出演。飲食や本場ウエスタンウェアのブースに、人気のバーベキュー・コーナーも設けられるので、一日かけてゆっくり楽しみたい。

◦10/20 (Sun.) Open: 9:00, Start: 12:00◦Aspecta Aso◦Adv.: ¥7,000, Door: ¥8,000 ◦096-359-2735

第4回目となる今回は、天神〜中洲エリアを中心に展開。街の文化に関連する会場に、若手アーティストが制作する「その会場ならではの作品」を展示する。映像、パフォーマンス、漫画などの作品鑑賞と、まち歩きの両方を楽しめるこのイベントは、秋の散策にぴったり。実際に動いて・見て・感じて、まちの文化や魅力を再発見しよう。

◦10/12 (Sat.) ~ 10/30 (Wed.)◦Candidate site: Hakata Kawabata Shotengai etc.◦Free◦092-711-4665

©Country Gold

Fukuoka Oktoberfest 2013One of Hakata's Autumn fix-

tures, this grand festival at-

tracts droves of revellers. Enjoy

a wide selection of German beer,

sausages and other traditional

foods and breads as a German

folk band performs in a huge tent.

There's even an 1800s-style

merry-go-round from Germa-

ny! "Prost!"

Hakata Halloween 2013Get in the Halloween spirit

watching hundreds of partici-

pants wearing creepy and cre-

ative costumes in the 7th annu-

al parade from Hakata Riverain

to Canal City. Best dressers are

awarded big prizes after the pa-

rade, and Jack-o'-lanterns line

the course route from Oct. 1!

200年以上の歴史をもつ世界最大の民俗祭｢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くる！17種以上のドイツビールに、ソーセージやプレッツェルなどビールにぴったりのドイツ料理を販売。1896年製メリーゴーランドと、ミュンヘンからはベルナー氏率いる陽気なアルピス楽団が会場をさらに盛り上げる。みんなでジョッキ片手に合言葉は「Prost！」

◦10/18 (Fri.) ~ 10/27 (Sun.) Weekdays: 16:00 ~ 22:00, Weekends: 11:00 ~ 22:00 ◦Reisen Park◦Free entry ( food and beer extra)◦7 Kamikawabata-machi, Hakata-ku

毎年大好評の一般参加型ハロウィン仮装パレードは、博多リバレインイニミニマニモをスタートし、川端商店街を通ってキャナルシティ博多を目指す、約800mの大パレード！約500人の仮装行列は一見の価値有り。ゴール地点のキャナルシティではベストドレッサー賞の発表もある。また同エリアでは10月1日からハロウィンをモチーフとした装飾も行われ、一足先にハロウィンを満喫出来る。

◦10/27 (Sun.) 14:00 ~◦Hakata Riverain / Canal City Hakata◦Free◦092-282-2525

福岡オクトーバーフェスト2013

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People of all ages can learn about the en-

vironment at this hands-on event. Held

in the plaza on the west side of City Hall

on 10/19~20 (10:00~16:00), there will be

more than 40 booths offering a variety

of activities as well as a mammoth—an

animal though to have gone extinct due

to changes in the environment—made

from recycled cardboard.

Fukuoka City BulletinFukuoka Shisei Dayori is City Hall’s of-

ficial magazine published bi-weekly

on 1st and 15th of each month 23 times

per year. It’s available in Japanese on-

line too. Consider using it for Japa-

nese study! ふくおか市政だより Website:

www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/shisei/

kouhou-hodo/shiseidayori

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◊ Asian Tropical Valley Zone Now Open Fukuoka City Zoo, celebrat-

ing its 60th anniversary

this year, is home to el-

ephants, giraffes and other

animals popular with chil-

dren. Some of the animals,

like the gorillas and Arabian

oryx, are the only ones in

Kyushu. The Zoo recently

completed the Asian Tropi-

cal Valley Zone, an “ac-

tive exhibit” which recreates a tropical

rainforest and shows how animals live in

their natural habitat. New houses for the

sun bears, leopards and hornbills provide

visitors with an exciting, up-close expe-

rience. You can also enjoy vistas of the

Zone from a new rest area.

◊ Hakata Autumn Festa 2013In October and November, a series of au-

tumn themed events are held at tourist

spots, temples and shrines around Haka-

ta. At the Hakata Lantern Arts Festival

(10/19, 18:00-21:00), rows of luminaria

arranged to form patterns light up the

streets and sites of Hakata. Other events

include Hakata Light-Up Walk, a tour of

illuminated temples (10/31~11/4, 18:00-

21:00), the Nakasu Festival, featuring res-

taurants on the river and a pub crawl, and

Oktoberfest—a celebration of German beer.

Visit http://hakatanomiryoku.com/akihaku

for details.

◊ Public Lectures at Local UniversitiesTwenty universities in the metro Fukuoka

area are now offering public lectures to

local residents in an effort to present re-

search output, interact with the communi-

ty and contribute to continuing education.

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◊ Health Awareness MonthBased on its Health Japan 21 City Plan,

Fukuoka City is promoting a range of ac-

tivities aimed at improving the health

of its citizens, including check-ups for

the early detection of lifestyle-related

diseases. Coupled with the campaign

to commemorate Fukuoka's population

topping 1.5 million, City Hall will run vari-

ous fun health-related events through-

out October and November. Health

consultations and health food fairs will

be held at the public health centers in

each Ward. Contact the Health Section

in your Ward for event schedules and

other details.

◊ Universal Fukuoka City Festival 2013This festival will be held at various venues

throughout the city until 10/27. On 10/27,

the Universal Fukuoka City Awards will be

presented, and Péter Frankl, a Hungarian

mathematician and street performer, will

give a special lecture. See http://www.city.

fukuoka.lg.jp/ucf/ for details.

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