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this month in fukuoka Welcome to Fukuoka Now! Since 1998 our team of local experts have been introducing the best of Fukuoka to the world. Enjoy - and access our website for more: fukuoka-now.com

歡迎來到 FUKUOKA NOW ！我們從 1998 年開始就由愛福岡的在地達人介紹福岡最棒的地方給旅客們。歡迎上我們的網站獲取更多資訊 fukuoka-now.com

KAMADO JINJA SHRINE For over 1,350 years, people have been coming to Kamado Jinja Shrine on Mt. Homan to pray to the god of en-musubi (roughly, “matchmaking”) for good relationships, romantic or otherwise. In 2012, the juyosho (shrine office) was renovated—juxtaposing modern design with ancient tradition. On the observation deck, you can sit in Jasper Morrison-designed chairs as you take in vistas of Dazaifu. Why not pick up some stylish ofuda and omamori (good luck charms)? This shrine is a 40-minute walk or 10-minute local bus ride from Dazaifu Station.

저희는 후쿠오카 나우입니다! 후쿠오카를 잘 아는 편집의 프로들이 모여 후쿠오카의 생생한 정보를 1998년부터 제공해 왔습니다. 더 많은 정보는 웹사이트에서 확인하세요! fukuoka-now.com

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SPOT ATMOSPHERE CHIRAN SARYO

竈門神社

1350 年以來，人們會為戀愛、家人、朋友、工作等願望，來到這個在寶滿山麓的竈門神社祈求“結緣” 。2012 年設計師片山正通以現代設計作為護身符授予辦事處嶄新風貌，讓參拜者體驗穿越時空的空間。可在眺望臺坐在椅子大師 Jasper Morrison 的作品上欣賞太宰府的美景。也可選購包裝時尚的御守和伴手禮。距離太宰府站步行約 40 分鐘，或搭乘社區巴士，約 10 分鐘即可到達。

카마도 신사

연인, 가족, 친구, 일 등 다양한 인연을 이어준다고 하는 카마도 신사. 호만잔 산기슭에 1350년 전부터 자리해 온 이곳에 2012년, 현대적인 디자인의 부적 판매소가 신축되며 참배객들을 시공을 초월한 공간으로 이끌고 있다. 전망대 테라스에 놓인 재스퍼 모리슨이 제작한 의자에 앉으면 다자이후 거리를 한눈에 내려다볼 수 있다. 이곳에서 판매되는 멋진 부적은 선물하기에도 제격이다. 교통편은 다자이후역에서 도보 40분, 또는 마을버스로 약 10분 소요. 竈門神社 Kamado Jinja Shrine 883 Uchiyama, Dazaifu city 8:00~19:00 (shrine shop) 092-922-4106

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Josui-dori is home to many unique shops and eateries. One of these, Atmosphere Chiran Saryo, offers Japanese-French fusion cuisine and green tea from Chiran, Kagoshima Pref. Chiran-born interior designer Shinichi Nakamori launched the cafe in Jan. 2015 to spread the word about Chiran tea—the leading tea of Kagoshima, Japan’s second largest tea producer. Come enjoy the elegant interior and the mellow flavor of the tea. Using seasonal ingredients, the chef makes healthy, vegetable-heavy dishes that are full of flavor. Perfect for lunch, tea time, or dinner. (Alcohol also available.)

Atmosphere 知覽茶寮

淨水街上許多的商店和餐館中，最有特色要數 Atmosphere 知覽茶寮。知覽出身的室內設計師中森進一，在 2015 年一月，為了推廣來自日本茶產量第二大的九州鹿兒島的代表性茶品 - 茶味濃中帶甜且茶湯翠綠美麗的知覽茶；而開始了這家提供法日混和式料理及鹿兒島知覽茶的餐廳。法國培訓的廚師使用大量當季蔬菜做成的健康料理，是午餐、下午茶或晚餐的完美選擇。

애트모스피어 치란사료

카고시마의 치란차와 프렌치 베이스 퀴진을 제공하는 카페. 카고시마 출 신의 공 간 디자 이너 나 카모리씨가 가 족 이 재 배 하 는 치란 차 를 많 은 사 람 들 이 여유 롭게 즐겨 주었으면 하 는 마 음 에 서 2 01 5 년 1월에 시작한 곳이다. 치란차는 차 생산량 일본 내 2위를 자랑하는 카고시마의 대표적인 차로 아름다운 녹색과 단맛이 감도는 깊은 맛이 특징이다. 차와 함께 즐길 수 있는 보기에도, 먹기에도 좋은 요리에는 신선한 채소를 주로 사용한다. 낮은 온도에서 추출해 감칠맛과 단맛이 잘 우러난 치란차와 함께 여유로운 한때를 즐기자. アトモスフィア知覧茶寮 Atmosphere Chiran Saryo 4-18-17-1F Yakuin, Chuo-ku 11:30~14:30 (lunch), ~16:00 (cafe), 18:00~21:00 (dinner), Sun.: ~16:00 (no dinner) Closed: Mon. 092-526-3280

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KONOTORI Ramen soup comes in many flavors, from pork bone and soy sauce to miso and seafood, but one flavor that has recently come into vogue is toripaitan, or chicken broth. Torip aitan is a rich, milky white broth made from whole chickens and chicken bones which are stewed for 8~10 hours until the soup reaches a porridge-like consistency. You can choose from three types of noodles: toripaitan soba (mellow broth, ¥650), noko toripaitan soba (rich broth, ¥700) or noko tori tsukemen (rich broth with noodles served on the side for dipping, ¥750). Enjoy the tsukemen with flat noodles, and the soba with chijire (curly noodles). Flavor your dish with either salt or soy sauce, and then garnish it with green onions and bamboo shoots, or, if you want the full poultry experience, chicken meatballs or chicken char siu. Or how about an egg boiled in Japanese dashi (¥100)? Don’t forget to purchase your tickets from the vending machine in advance - the staff can help you.

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拉麵湯頭除了豚骨、醬油、味噌和海鮮等風味之外，現在有另一種新的選擇 - 雞白湯。與做豚骨拉麵一樣，雞白湯的湯頭是用全雞和雞架子熬煮 8-10 小時而呈現白濁的湯頭。鸛的雞白湯湯頭是以日本產的雞和膠原蛋白豐富的雞爪，煮成濃郁的湯頭。您可以選擇以雞白湯加上鰹魚為基底的清爽湯頭「鶏白湯蕎麥麵」，還有可以享受濃厚湯頭的「濃厚鶏白湯蕎麥麵」，或者選擇專用的平扁麵製成的「濃厚鶏沾麺」等三種麵，都可以另加鹽或醬油來提味。若不想錯過值得推薦的美味的話，歡迎加點雞肉丸、雞叉燒及用日式湯頭煮的蛋。點餐及付款請用門口的販賣機。

코우노토리

鸛 Konotori 1-5-23 Akasaka, Chuo-ku 11:30~22:00 (or until soup runs out) Closed: Irregular 092-791-7155

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최근 떠오르는 라멘이 바로 토리파이탄. 닭을 푹 고아 만든 우윳빛 스프를 사용하는데 이곳 코우노토리에서는 일본산 영계와 콜라겐이 풍부한 부위인 닭발을 8~10시간 정도 고아내 한층 더 진한 맛을 자랑한다. 이 스프에 가다랑어 베이스의 일본풍 스프를 추가하여 깔끔한 맛을 낸 토리파이탄 소바, 진한 스프 맛을 제대로 느낄 수 있는 진한 토리파이탄 소바, 진한 츠케멘 중에서 원하는 메뉴를 고르자. 진한 스프는 시오(소금), 쇼유(간장) 두 가지 맛 중에서 고를 수 있다. 토핑은 파, 멘마(말린 죽순), 닭고기 경단과 닭고기 챠슈 등. 옵션 아지타마(삶은 달걀) 추가 시 +100엔. 발권기를 이용해 주문해야 하나 잘 모를 경우 언제든 직원에게 물어볼 수 있다.

FOR A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE 歡迎光臨這個有著最新的電玩機器的巨型娛樂中心，體驗獨特的感官享受 ! TAITO F STATION On the 4th floor of Yodobashi Camera 5 min. walk from Hakata Sta. (Chikushiguchi) 6-12 Hakataeki-chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka Open: 9:30~23:00

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Discover more! fukuoka-now.com 鉄板焼みたき福岡市中央区桜坂 1-6-22 1-6-22 Sakurazaka, Chuo-ku 11:30~15:00 (L.O.: 14:00), 17:30~22:30 (L.O.: 21:30) Closed: Wed. 092-717-6266 Lunch: Kuroge Wagyu hamburg steak course ¥2,300, Kuroge Wagyu course (Kyushu beef sirloin (80g) or tenderloin (60g)) ¥5,000. Dinner: Kuroge Wagyu evening course (8 course meal incl. Kyushu beef sirloin (100g) or tenderloin (80g)) ¥6,500

TEPPANYAKI MITAKI

eppanyaki Mitaki takes its name from an old inn in Hiroshima, one which used to host shogi and go tournaments back in the day. This restaurant, located in a renovated house in upscale Sakurazaka, features a counter overlooking a small garden as well as private rooms; but you'll want a counter seat for the “teppanyaki show.” As the chefs deftly prepare locally sourced veggies and Kyushu beef on the gleaming griddle, savor the mouth- watering aromas and the sound of sizzling beef. Why not enjoy a drink as you wait for your elegantly presented meal to be brought your way? If you want to enjoy steak the Japanese way, we suggest wasabi and soy sauce. Place a dash of the green stuff on a bite-sized morsel of steak, dip in soy sauce and voilà: Japanese teppanyaki! And nothing ends a Japanese meal better than rice, so don’t forget to try the garlic rice—it's prepared right on the griddle with garlic, soy sauce, and any juices remaining from your delectable meal.

鉄板焼 Mitaki

鐵板燒 Mitaki 最初為昭和初期位於廣島的豪邸，後來成為曾舉辦將棋及圍棋大賽而聞名的料亭「三瀧莊」；如今繼承這個老字號的精神，在櫻坂個人宅邸的改裝後誕生了。推薦選擇坐在吧檯的位置，享受當地產的鮮蔬及來自九州的和牛，被令人垂涎的香氣還有鐵板上牛肉滋滋作響的聲音所籠罩的鐵板燒秀。在日本吃鐵板燒牛排時搭配的芥末醬油，把一口量的牛肉上放一點芥末，沾取醬油後再放入口中，讓和牛柔軟、豐富的味道配上醬油及芥末的清爽鹹香，混成富有層次的美味；最後再由殘留肉香的鐵板上加入大量蒜頭及醬油，炒成的蒜味飯來作結束，是您絕不可錯過的一品！

철판구이 미타키

한적한 주택가에 위치한 철판구이집 미타키. 히로시마에 위치한 같은 이름의 한 유명 여관의 브랜드를 계승하여 사쿠라자카에 있는 개인 저택을 개조한 후 자리 잡게 되었다. 철판을 둘 러 싼 카 운 터 석 과 테 이 블 석이 준 비 되 어 있는데 그중에서도 철판구이 쇼를 볼 수 있는 카운터석을 추천한다. 자리에 앉아 음료로 목을 축이며 천천히 철판구이의 세계로 빠져보자. 번쩍번쩍 빛나는 철판 위에서 셰프의 화려한 손놀림에 맞춰 신선한 채소와 큐슈산 소고기가 고소한 향기를 풍기며 입맛을 돋운다. 맛있게 구워지면 잘 드는 칼로 깔끔히 잘라 보기 좋게 담아낸 후 서빙된다. 일본식 철판구이 스테이크는 고추냉이 간장과 잘 어울린다. 한입 크기로 잘려 나오는 스테이크 위에 고추냉이를 소량 얹은 뒤 간장 소스를 살짝 찍어 입으로 가져가면 와규의 부드럽고 풍부한 맛과 고추냉이, 간장의 깔끔한 맛이 어우러지며 진정한 철판구이의 맛을 즐길 수 있다. 일본 요리하면 마지막 코스에서 밥을 빼놓을 수 없다. 고기를 구워낸 철판 위에서 마늘과 간장으로 맛을 내 볶아내는 볶음밥은 철판구이 스테이크의 숨은 주인공이니 꼭 잊지 말고 드셔 보시길 바란다. Address

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Exclusive selection of Italian, French and made in Japan fashions. Reasonable prices and tax free for visitors! Tenjin Chikagai East 7 Shop no. 111 (underground shopping mall) Open: 10:00 ~ 20:00 Tel.: 092-726-6000 C-2 www.brendalaw.com

新春恭喜! 福袋 (lucky bags) available!

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全日早餐・하루 종일 아침 식사 Eggs 'n Things Fukuoka Tenjin THE SHOPS 1F, 1-12-56 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka Tel.: 092-737-7652 Business hours: 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM (last order 9:30 PM) Closed: Irregular Access: 5 min. walk from Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Sta. 5 min. walk from Tenjin Subway Sta.

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KING CRAB, QUEEN CRAB, SNOW CRAB, LOBSTER, MUSSELS AND MORE! スパイシーなシーフードを手づかみで！ GOLDEN CRAB 2-16-11 Yakuin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka Tel: 092-753-7210 Open: 18:00 ~ 23:30 Closed: irregular

SAVOURY SEASONED SEAFOOD SPREAD OUT ON A SHEET AND EATEN BY HAND. “Playing with your food has never been so much fun!”

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2/2 (Tue.) YOSHIDA BROTHERS’ RECITAL 2016

The Yoshida Brothers have been bringing their modern take on tsugaru shamisen (traditional Japanese lute) to local and overseas audiences since 1999. At this special performance, they play their quick-paced melodies while Kyushu Danji Shinsengumi, the breakdance team who won World of Dance 2015, performs. 2016 吉田兄弟三味線的世界

吉田兄弟三味線だけの世界 2016

超越日本傳統表演藝術的框架，吉田兄弟從 1999 開始以津輕三味線和不同的演出家與樂器合作吸引海內外的觀眾。今年的特別來賓是剛獲得街舞大賽冠軍的「九州男兒新鮮組」，以日本樂器和新潮舞蹈的結合，體驗年輕文化帶來的節奏與日本音色激盪的火花。

• 2/2 (Tue.) • 15:30~ (doors open: 15:00) • ¥5,900 ~ ¥6,500 • Fukuoka Symphony Hall, ACROS Fukuoka • 1-1-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku • 092-732-1688

요시다 형제 리사이틀 2016

일본 전통 음악의 틀 을 뛰어넘어 츠 가루 샤 미센으 로 전 세계를 사로잡아온 지난 16년. 바로 그 요시다 형제가 힘찬 연주로 후쿠오카에 선풍 을 일으킬 예정. 스페셜 게스 트는 브레이크 댄스팀 큐 슈단지 신센구미. 이들과 함께 이색적인 콜라보레이션을 선보인다.

2/3 (Wed.) KUSHIDA SHRINE SETSUBUN FESTIVAL 2016

On the day before the first day of spring, beans are tossed to shouts of “oniwa soto, fukuwa uchi” (Demons out! Luck in!) in a ritual that wards off evil. The path to the shrine is lined with stalls, and Japan’s biggest Otafuku mask (a good luck talisman) greets you at the shrine’s entrance. Expect big crowds! 櫛田神社節分祭

櫛田神社節分祭

• 2/3 (Wed.) • 10:00~16:00 • Free entry • Kushida Jinja Shrine • 1-41 Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata-ku • 092-291-2951

Jewelry, Watches, Brand Name Bags New and affordable previously owned!

始於江戶時代末期是由撒豆趕鬼，變成為祈願淨化自己消災解厄，受到歡迎的節分。櫛田神社的鳥居張開大口迎接日本最大的阿多福面具。可以看到男女老少與名人撒福豆。為了提高公眾參與的人氣，在豆子中混入糖果和親筆簽名球等等，讓活動每年都擠滿了人潮。

쿠시다 신사 세츠분사이

콩 을 뿌 려 귀 신 을 쫓고 몸 을 정 화 하 는 세 츠 분 ( 입 춘 전 날 밤 ) . 쿠시다 신사에서는 일본에서 가장 큰 오타후쿠 가면이 입을 벌리고 방문객들을 맞이한다. 마메마키 행사는 콩과 함께 던져지는 과자와 사인볼 등을 차지하기 위해 매년 많은 사람으로 붐빈다.

마코 시치텐 真子二手店 쥬얼리, 시계, 명품가방 등 신품, 중고 염가판매중

www.mako78.co.jp Mon.~Fri. 9:30 ~ 19:30 貴重金屬、手錶、名牌包...等 Sat. 10:00 ~ 19:30 全新品及二手商品低價販售中

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1-13-26 Tenjin (Tenjin Chikagai, Exit 12, turn left at first corner) Show Taxi driver: 真子質店天神店：中央区天神１丁目13-26 Closed: Sunday, Holiday

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天神店:中央區天神1丁目13-26(從天神地下街12 號出口走出後，第一個路口左轉) 休息日：星期天、各國定假日

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4-8-32 Nishijin (inside Nishijin Shotengai) Show Taxi driver: 真子質店西新店：早良区西新4丁目8-32 Closed: Sunday

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西新店:早良區西新4丁目8-32(西新中央商店街內) 休息日：星期天

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For periodical dental check-ups, whitening and dental healthcare 「定期検診」や「ホワイトニング」から歯の健康を考えませんか？

Fast, painless & reasonably priced! Mention Fukuoka Now for 10% off whitening! (Jan. ~ Mar.)

✴ Relaxed environment and friendly, competent staff. ✴ Non-Japanese welcome, some English spoken. 1F-102 Kuniyasu Bldg., 1-13-25 Hirao, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka Tel: 0120-280-118 (toll free) 092-791-2780 10:00~13:00, 14:30~20:00, Closed: Wed. & Sun. Parking lot nearby (fee reimbursed)

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2/4 (Thu.) ~ 2/21 (Sun.) KABUKI PERFORMANCE BY BANDO TAMASABURO

Bando Tamasaburo is one of Japan’s greatest onnagata (a male kabuki actor who performs female roles). Designated a National Living Treasure, a title given to those who promote an important part of traditional Japanese culture, this kabuki master performs with rising stars Shido Nakamura and Kotaro Nakamura. 坂東玉三郎特別舞踊公演中村獅童演出

坂東玉三郎特別舞踊公演中村獅童出演

• 2/4 (Thu.) ~ 2/21 (Sun.) • 14:00~16:50, 18:00~20:50 • ¥5,000 ~ ¥18,000 • Hakataza Theater • 2-1 Shimokawabatamachi, Hakata-ku • 092-263-5858

歌舞伎世界中“女形”大師的日本國寶 - 坂東玉三郎，不斷的追求極致之美和提升歌舞伎舞蹈的藝術。此次由玉三郎演出“船辨慶” 和“二人藤娘” ，及和年輕演員的中村獅童、中村兒太郎共演的「正札附根元草摺」經典名曲。來博多座享受艷麗的“舞蹈世界” 。

반도 타마사부로 특별 무용 공연

가부키 무용의 즐거움과 아름다움을 추구해온 반도 타마사부로. 인간 국보로서 가부키계를 짊어지고 있는 그가 연출하는 ‘후나벤케이’와 ‘니닌후지무스메’, 그리고 젊은 스타 나카무라 시도, 나카무라 코타로가 출연하는 ‘쇼후다츠키코겐쿠사즈리’를 만나볼 수 있다.

2/8 (Mon.) ~ 2/22 (Mon.) NAGASAKI LANTERN FESTIVAL 2016

Nagasaki celebrates its historical ties with China with 15,000 lanterns used in displays throughout the city; including lanterns shaped like Chinese historical figures, astrological symbols and more. Parades, acrobats, lion dancers and festival food too. Just a day trip from Fukuoka and runs for two full weeks. 2016 長崎元宵燈會

2016 長崎ランタンフェスティバル

• 2/8 (Mon.) ~ 2/22 (Mon.) • 17:00~22:00 (Light-up ceremony on 2/8: 17:30~18:00) • Free • Nagasaki City, Nagasaki • 095-436-8007

新地唐人街一帶點亮了十萬五千個絢麗色彩的中式燈籠；整個城市被溫暖燈光包圍的景色有著讓超過一百萬人來訪的魅力。城市內設置場地有中國雜技和舞獅的表演及遊行。中國色彩濃郁的節日並體驗美食，可以從福岡當天往返。到官方網站查詢地點和日程表吧！

2016 나가사키 랜턴 페스티벌

1만 5천 개에 달 하 는 등이 거리 전체를 따스한 빛으 로 감싸 안는 풍경은 이곳을 찾는 10 0만 명 이상의 사람들을 사로잡는다. 시내 각지에서는 중 국 잡기와 사자 춤 등의 퍼포먼스 와 퍼레이드 등 이 펼쳐진다. 후쿠오카에서 출발 시 당일치기 여행도 가능하다.

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events 2/11 (Thu.) ~ 2/14 (Sun.) JAPAN UMESHU FESTIVAL IN FUKUOKA 2016

Discover a world of umeshu! Over 150 varieties of umeshu (plum wine) from across Japan are available to taste and buy. Try umeshu cocktails and learn about umeshu and food pairing. You can also enjoy the plum blossoms flowering around Dazaifu, one of Japan’s most famous plum blossom viewing spots. 2016 日本梅酒祭 IN 福岡

全国梅酒まつり in 福岡 2016

• 2/11 (Thu.) ~ 2/14 (Sun.) • 10:00~17:00 (2/14: ~16:00) • Free entry; Umeshu tasting pass (valid for 30 min.): Adv. ¥1,000, Door ¥1,200 • Dazaifu Tenmangu • 4-7-1 Saifu, Dazaifu • 092-524-7130

試喝日本各地釀造多達 150 種類以上梅酒的活動，在日本著名的賞梅景點 -- 太宰府天滿宮舉行；基底清酒與不同品種梅子的釀造出的梅酒可說是變化無限。還有適合與梅酒配合的膳食等，為了享受梅酒而舉辦的活動。同時也是梅花的觀賞期，一起漫步享受吧。

일본 매실주 축제 IN 후쿠오카 2016

일본 각지에서 만들어지는 매실주 150종 이상을 마음껏 시음할 수 있는 이벤트. 베이스가 되는 각종 술과 다양한 매실 품종의 조합을 통해 태어나는 매실주는 천차만별의 매력을 자랑한다. 매화꽃이 절정을 맞이할 시기이기도 하니 산책을 겸해 나서보자.

2/19 (Fri.) ~ 2/20 (Sat.) 21ST HANDCRAFT FAIR IN KYUSHU

Kyushu’s biggest handcraft fair is back for its 21st year! 230 booths sell supplies for a huge variety of crafts. Check out the fashion shows, including a show held by students of Koran College of Fashion Design, and the various seminars. Craft lovers of all ages and abilities are welcome! 第 21 回手作市集 IN 九州

第 21 回手づくりフェア in 九州

• 2/19 (Fri.) ~ 2/20 (Sat.) • 10:00~17:00 • Adv.: ¥500, Door: ¥700 • Marine Messe Fukuoka • 7-1 Okihamamachi, Hakata-ku • 092-436-8007

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每年約有 3 萬名手工愛好者聚集在九州最大的業餘愛好展。從九州各地聚集的創意者展覽販售的手工作品共約 230 家店；現場舞台活動有研討會和時裝設計學生所製作舉行的時裝秀。擁擠且熱鬧的會場展出各樣作品；來場眼見、手作、享受與作品相逢的邂逅。

제21회 수공예 페어 IN 큐슈

매년 약 3만 명의 수공예 마니아가 모여드는 큐슈 최대급 수공예 취미 쇼. 작품 전시 판매(약 2 30개 점포) 외에 워크숍과 패션 디자이너 전문학교 학생들의 패션쇼 등 이벤트도 개최. 활기 넘치는 공간에서 보고 만들고 즐기며 작품과의 만남을 만끽하자.

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2/20 (Sat.) ~ 2/21 (Sun.) SHIRAITO SHUZO SAKE BARREL OPENING

Taste sake fresh out the barrel! The Shiraito Sake Brewery is one of only a few in Japan still brewing with the traditional method of hanegi shibori. This barrel opening event includes tastings of the new brews, and you can buy amazake (sweet sake made from fermented rice) and sake-infused breads and sweets. 白糸酒廠酒蔵開倉

白糸酒造酒蔵開き

• 2/20 (Sat.) ~ 2/21 (Sun.) • 11:00~16:00 • Free entry (sake tasting cup: ¥100) • Shiraito Shuzo • 1986 Hon, Itoshima City • 092-322-2901

1855 年起在雷山麓的糸島釀酒商的開倉。使用糸島水稻生產“山田錦” ，採用日本少見的傳統釀法 hanegi shibori，做出純度卓越的酒。販賣當日有限定的甜酒和酒廠紅豆麵包，也可試喝新酒、參加酒窖之旅。筑前前原站南口有付費接駁車可搭乘。

시라이토 주조

1 8 5 5 년 부 터 전 통 을 이 어 온 주 조 브랜 드 의 새 술 을 만 나 볼 수 있는 이벤트 . 이토 시마 산 쌀을 사 용 해 정성껏 빚은 술의 순도는 매우 뛰어나다. 시음, 견학 등 각종 이벤트가 개최되며 기간 중에는 치쿠젠마에바루역 남쪽 출구에서 셔틀버스(유료)도 운영된다.

2/27 (Sat.) JAAF CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016

From 1987 until last year, this meet attracted professional runners from around the world. This year, the field is limited to the top Japanese runners. Junior, Senior, and Junior High divisions run races of 4 to 12 kilometers. A race for the public starts at 10:00. Cheer on Tokyo Olympic hopefuls! 2016 JAAF 越野錦標賽

自 1987 年舉行，吸引國內外選手參加福岡舉辦的田徑錦標賽。在舉行比賽的日本世錦賽上，從中學生到成人分成各個類別，在 4 到 12 公里間展開日本頂級跑者之間的激烈戰鬥。這是一個能夠近距離觀看以參加 2020 東京奧運會為目標的未來奧運選手的好機會！

第 99 回日本陸上競技選手権大会クロスカントリー競走 JAAF 크로스 컨트리 챔피언십 2016 • 2/27 (Sat.) • 11:00~ • Free • Uminonakamichi Seaside Park Cross Country Course • 18-25 Saitozaki, Higashi-ku • 092-738-2180

1 9 8 7년 개최 이래 세계에서 많은 선수들 이 참가 하고 있는 육상경기대회. 이번에는 일본선수권대회를 겸하게 되어 치열한 경쟁이 벌어질 예정이다. 2020년 도쿄 올림픽 출장을 노리는 미래의 올림픽 출장 선수들을 눈앞에서 만나볼 수 있는 절호의 기회.

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Find your Bliss IMPROVE LYMPH CIRCULATION AND GET RELIEF FROM HEADACHES WITH ACUPUNCTURE.

A patient who was previously taking medication daily for ten years is now living medication-free after receiving Treatment: ¥3,000 (tax not incl.) treatments at our clinic! Reservation required.

MIKADO CLINIC Tel: 092-724-5058 Email (English): mikadocliniceng@gmail.com Address: 3F Tohtore Bld., 2-4-33 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka (1 min. walk from Akasaka Sta. Exit #4. Near Chuo Ward office) Hours: Mon., Tue., Wed. and Fri. 10:30~13:30 and 15:00~19:00, Thu. 10:30~14:00, Sat. 9:30~14:00. Sun., Hol. closed

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Featuring bilingual doctor and staff. Free consultations! BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON Dr. Tajiri’s Popular Procedures ❧ Upper and Lower Eye Lifts ❧ Tattoo Removal ❧ Cosmetic Fillers ❧ Botox Injections ❧ Body Piercings ❧ Laser Hair Removal ❧ Mole Removal ❧ Facial Rejuvenation

❧ Scar Revision ❧ Hyperhidrosis Surgery (treatment for underarm perspiration)

❧ Mesotherapy (injection for fat cell reduction)

❧ I.V. Drip Lounge Toyokazu Tajiri, MD, PhD

BLISS PLASTIC SURGERY CLINIC 10am~6pm Closed: Wed. & Thu. Tel: 092-791-1441 (call for appointment) 3F Tengood Bldg., 1-9-20 Kiyokawa, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka (near Hotel New Otani) www.bliss-clinic.com

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COFFEE & DOUGHNUT NAKASUKAWABATA

Chilled, friendly spot along the river

Burritos, vegan doughnuts, coffees, matcha latte, hot wine, cocktails and more! Foreigners welcome! Sightseeing tips - free! Take-out or sit on the bench!

10-246 Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata-ku Tue. ~ Sat.: 3pm~3am, Sun.: noon~8pm, Closed: Mon. • Tel: 080-6456-5505 facebook: NakasukawabataCoffee&Doughnut

Yakitori & Wine Bar

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Kyushu yakitori, fusion dishes and 200 wines from around the world. 1-12-23 Hakataeki-higashi, Hakata-ku 15:00~24:00 (Fri. 15:00~25:00) 3 min. on foot from Tel.: 092-452-0186 Hakata Sta. www.jrfs.co.jp/sui-de-vin/

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TENJIN BAR 209 - WAGYU BEEF STEAK SPECIALISTS! Located in Daimyo, we serve charcoal-grilled cuisine, including Japanese Wagyu beef steak, wood-ﬁred pizza, fresh pasta and a selection of wines from around the world at reasonable prices!

黒毛和牛の炭火焼をカジュアルに楽しめるテンジンバル209 Ideal for couples and groups both large and small. English and Korean menus available. 1-14-25 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka Open: 16:50~1:00 (Sun. ~ Thu.), 16:50~3:00 (Fri. ~ Sat., day before Hol.) B-3 Tel.: 092-732-0500

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MARCH: Oyster huts and strawberry picking in Itoshima APRIL: Flower viewing and fruit picking in Chikugo MAY: Trip to Ainoshima Island (Cat Island), incl. crafts experience ✓ PICK UP AND RETURN FROM TENJIN OR HAKATA ✓ TOURS RUN WITH EVEN JUST 1 PERSON ✓ CHINESE & ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDES

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Discover Your New Favorite Coffee Here! 1-1-10 Kego, Chuo-ku. Open: 10:00~20:00 Closed: Irregular Tel.: 092-791-1245 • www.adachicoffee.com

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STARTUP VISA

Entrepreneurial Incentives for Foreigners in Fukuoka

ot a business idea you want to bring to life? Well, starting a business in Fukuoka just got easier, thanks to the new foreigner-friendly Startup Visa. The visa gives entrepreneurs six months to simultaneously begin launching their business and to prepare an application for longer term resident status, such as a Business Manager visa. As one of the National Strategic Special Zone Initiatives, Fukuoka City has been chosen to implement this exciting new visa, giving budding entrepreneurs a great opportunity to kickstart a business. Normally, entrepreneurs require Business Manager resident status to start and operate a business here; but the requirements for that status are demanding. Applicants must already have an office space, and either capital/investments exceeding ¥5,000,000 or at least two full-time staff who are either Japanese nationals, permanent residents, spouses or children of a permanent resident or foreign nationals with certain long-term visas. With a Startup Visa, however, successful applicants receive Business Manager resident status for six months without having to fulfil the requirements listed above. To get the Startup Visa, entrepreneurs submit a New Business Implementation Plan (NBIP). That is reviewed by Fukuoka City Council and, if the plan is deemed viable, a Confirmation Letter of NBIP is issued. With that in hand, the applicants can formally apply for a Startup Visa. Applications must be made in Japanese but in Fukuoka, help is at hand. Tenjin’s Startup Café supports foreign entrepreneurs with the various stages of building a business, and can be utilised by any entrepreneur to ensure the smooth-running of both their venture and their Startup Visa application. When applications opened in early December 2015, Thomas Pouplin and Yasmine Djoudi, the partners behind Ikkai,

Fukuoka Mayor Soichiro Takashima, presents the first applicants for the Startup Visa, Thomas Pouplin and Yasmine Djoudi, with their Confirmation Letters of NBIP.

Confirmation Letters of NBIP. In addition to the Startup Visa, another benefit of Fukuoka City’s National Strategic Special Zone Initiative is the plan to offer a national corporate tax break for startups. Eligible startups in National Strategic Special Zones will qualify for a 20% (approximate) tax benefit (details on the City’s website). Apply for the Startup Visa at the Startup Café, Tsutaya Bookstore 3F, Tenjin. http://bit.ly/startup-visa-fukuoka With such a wealth of resources available an online platform which crowdsources in such a vibrant city, this is all great news everyday tasks to students, were the first for any foreigner keen to start a business to apply. On Jan. 15, they received their in Japan.

Learn more about the Startup Visa and how to apply here:

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Live band, DJ & international crowd! To Minoshima Market Street Everyone welcome! Quantic, Tenjin

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February 2016 #206

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Publisher サーズ・ニック Nick Szasz “Sankaku Ichiba” Manager サーズ恵美子 Emiko Szasz “Chef’s table-hopping!”

Director 木下奏子 Kanako Kinoshita “Dinner at a yatai by the river.” Editor (English) マキュー・ジェッサミン Jessamine McHugh “Craft beer bar crawl!” Editorial Assistant 山本かれん Karen Yamamoto “Izakaya-hopping in the Nakasu area!” Editorial Designers: Drawing a Crowd (drawingacrowd.co) Cover Photo: Dazaifu Tenmangu Contributors: Joel Dechant, Bohyun Jeong (Korean), Kumiko Morita, Claire Yang (Chinese)

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FUKUOKA CITY BULLETIN SELECTED NEWS TOPICS BY FUKUOKA NOW FROM FUKUOKA CITY’S SHISEI DAYORI

Mayor Takashima’s New Year’s Pledge

Since ancient times, Fukuoka has been an important gateway between Asia and Japan, but the city’s presence is now stronger than it has ever been. This is due to two reasons: 1) our geographical proximity to the global engines of growth in Asia, and 2) the growing need for a city on the Sea of Japan side of Japan to sustain government functions in the event of a massive earthquake on the Pacific Ocean side, where most of Japan’s urban centers are concentrated. I believe Fukuoka is the only city that fits this bill since it has the lowest disaster risk in Japan, can provide sufficient urban services, and has excellent transportation connections with other parts of Japan and the outside world. While Japan’s population dwindles, Fukuoka’s continues to grow, and opportunities to create an even more vibrant community abound, as evidenced by the redevelopment projects in Tenjin and the Waterfront. As a designated city with prefecture-level authority, Fukuoka must serve as a model of speedy and effective governance, not just for Japan but for the whole world. This year, I look forward to working with you to further elevate Fukuoka’s presence both at home and abroad.

Are You Prepared for Tax Time?

The deadline to file income tax returns for 2015 is Mar. 15, and sole proprietors must pay consumption taxes by Mar. 31. Make sure you file and pay your taxes on time, and contact your nearest tax office if you have questions. You can file your taxes at one of the following filing venues during the designated time frame: Fukuoka/Hakata District: Solaria Stage Bldg. 6F Nishitetsu Hall; West Fukuoka District: Fukuoka Tower Hall; Kashii District: Kashii Tax Office.

95.3% on Opinion Poll Say Fukuoka is “Livable”

Every year, City Hall conducts an opinion poll on city government with 4,500 adults to generate basic data for policymaking. In the June 2015 survey, 2,507 citizens, or 55.7% of the target group, answered the survey. The results of the survey have been compiled into a pamphlet that will be available online, at the Information Plaza (City Hall, 1F), and the Information Corners in each ward office on Feb. 1.

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Fukuoka City Bulletin Fukuoka Shisei Dayori is City Hall’s official magazine published bi-weekly on 1st and 15th of each month 23 times per year. It’s available in Japanese online too. Consider using it for Japanese study! ふくおか市政だより Website: www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/shisei/kouhou-hodo/shiseidayori

Outdoor Advertising Permits Centralized at City Hall

Starting on Apr. 1, if you would like to apply for an outdoor advertising permit, you will need to visit the City Design Section on the 4th floor of the City Hall main building. To alleviate illegal posting around the city, operations have been streamlined at City Hall; you can no longer file for permits at ward offices. Remember: advertising on signal posts and utility poles is generally prohibited.

Fukuoka Yoruhaku 2016

Fukuoka Yoruhaku (“Night Expo”) 2016 is a series of nighttime events, featuring everything from dining to music, held during the month of February. Other activities include a "stamp rally” and new sake tasting. For details, visit a tourist information center (Hakata Station or Tenjin) or the Information Plaza (City Hall, 1F) to pick up a leaflet.

Chinese and Korean text online! Chinese http://fukuoka-now.com/zh-bulletin

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FEB. 12 (FRI), 19:00~23:00

VALENTINE’S PARTY

@ QUANTIC Tenjin’s stylish new spot!

天神に誕生した注目の新スポット"Quantic"。バレンタインはFukuoka Now主催インターナショナルパーティでお洒落に楽しもう！ Chocolate fountain, delicious food, drinks and Fukuoka’s international crowd チョコレートタワー、フード＆ドリンク、インターナショナルでお洒落な人々... Make new friends! - Play the Valentine’s Game バレンタインゲーム（自由参加）で友だちを作っちゃおう！

Kosuke Onizuka & Friends

Dance music with DJ SakiE

Best Dressed Prize - Dinner for Two! ベストドレッサー賞 - Grandhoursペアディナーご招待！

2016年2月12日 (金) 19:00~23:00 Quantic （福岡市中央区天神2-3-33） Tel: 092-717-7780 前売2,500円（2ドリンク付、当日3,000円） Adv. Tickets: ¥2,500 incl. 2 drinks, Door: ¥3,000

WIN

First 100 to arrive get free Valentine’s Tequila Shot! 会場先着100名様は"バレンタイン ♥ショット"で乾杯！

a pair of round trip tickets to Europe! 抽選でヨーロッパ行き往復ペア航空券が当たる!

2-3-33 Tenjin, Chuo-ku (on Kokutai-doro, near the Apple Store)

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