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Kyushu Headline News English language summaries of last month's top Kyushu area news stories. 九州エリアの 1 ヵ月分の英文ニュースの中から選り抜きの話題をピックアップ

福岡都市圏タクシー運賃値上げへ Fukuoka Area Taxi Fares to be Raised The Kyushu District Transport Bureau decided to authorize an increase in taxi fares in the Fukuoka metropolitan area in mid-November. The maximum for the initial fare covering the first 1.6 kilometers will rise from the current 590 yen to either 640 or 650 yen. The add-on fares would also rise. This will be the first increase in local taxi fares since April 1997, a period of more than 10 years.

HTB 散策はセグウェイで Use a Segway to Tour Huis ten Bosch The Sasebo resort Huis ten Bosch announced it has introduced the use of Segway scooters for sightseeing tours of the park. The Segway tours will be conducted from November 1 to December 2. The use of the vehicles will be limited to people 18 years of age or older who are guests at the resort hotel. Huis ten Bosch has been devoting greater attention to eco-tourism of late.

九州・山口防災拠点、耐震化進まず Poor Earthquake Proofing The Fire and Disaster Management Agency completed its survey of earthquakeproofing at municipal buildings for 2006. The survey found that 59.6% of these buildings nationwide have antiearthquake measures of some kind. With the exception of Oita Prefecture, with a ratio of 60.1%, the rest of the Kyushu prefectures and Yamaguchi Prefecture are below the national average. Of these prefectures, the figures range from 58.1% fo r Mi ya z a k i P re f e c t u re t o 4 5 . 4 % f o r Yamaguchi Prefecture.

九工大院に金型コース Die Technology Course Offered With die demand expected to grow due to the increasing concentration of the auto industry in Kyushu, the Kyushu Institute of Technology will offer a digital engineering course focusing on die technology at the graduate-level in April next year. They will be the first university in Kyushu to offer such a course, and one of the first in Japan. It is hoped that these highly trained graduates will boost the skill level at local die manufacturers.

宮崎市がコミュニティ税を全国初導入へ Miyazaki City First to Levy Community Tax Miyazaki City Mayor Shigemitsu Tsumura revealed that starting next fiscal year, the city will be the first in the country to incorporate the new, provisionally named“community tax”that will be a source of funds for local governments to use in regional activities. The funds are expected to be used for crime prevention, social services, and other activities that municipalities have found difficulty handling in the past. Miyazaki City now has 160,000 taxpayers, and it is expected the tax will amount to 500 yen per person. 佐賀で来秋「海峡圏映画祭」 Strait Area Film Festival Slated For Saga An association of eight prefecture-level governors in Japan and South Korea whose jurisdictions border the Tsushima Strait will hold the Japan-South Korea Strait Area Film Festival in autumn 2008 in Saga Prefecture.

The subject of the movies in the festival will depict life in the region. If the festival is a success, the organizers plan to make it an annual event with the site alternating among them. They also plan to establish an executive committee to encourage joint Japanese-Korean filmmaking and provide production assistance.

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九州の結婚費用 427 万円 Average Kyushu Wedding Costs ¥4.27m According to a survey on wedding trends released by Recruit, the average wedding in Kyushu in 2006 cost 4.27 million yen, with expenses for honeymoons and other ceremonies included in the calculations.

This is an increase of 200,000 yen from the previous year. Kyushu ranked sixth nationwide out of 15 regions. The trend toward more expensive clothing, food, and photography is expected to continue. 福岡インターナショナル・スクール , バカロレア校認可 Fukuoka Int. School Certified as Baccalauréat The Swiss Foundation, Organisation du Baccalauréat International, has certified the Fukuoka International School as a baccalauréat school. This certification means that graduates of the school are qualified to take the entrance examinations of universities in most of the world's countries. The school's student body consists of the children of foreigners living and working in the Fukuoka area. Fukuoka now has the educational infrastructure to permit those people employed by overseas corporations to bring their families to the area when assigned there by their employers. The Fukuoka International School is the 13th school in Japan to receive such certification, and the first in Kyushu.

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福岡都市圏、タクシー全面禁煙 Smoking Ban in Fukuoka Area Taxis The Fukuoka City Municipal Taxi Association reports they have settled on a policy of prohibiting smoking in all taxicabs in the Fukuoka metropolitan area by next February or March. There are roughly 6,800 taxicabs on the streets in the region. The association said it was their obligation under the law to strive to prevent second-hand smoke in public transportation facilities, as well as the trend of the times. They added that they hoped smokers would understand their position. 「脱メタボ」官学連携 Alliance Fights Metabolic Syndrome The municipal government-affiliated Fukuoka Health Promotion Foundation has teamed up with Kyushu University and the Tokyo-based International Medical Center of Japan to conduct research into metabolic syndrome in Fukuoka City. Their efforts were prompted by the many obese men in the city with this condition. They plan to begin elucidating the genetic and lifestyle connections with the syndrome next January to discover methods to prevent its occurrence. 自動車開発で連携協定 KIT and JARI Auto Development Agreement The Kyushu Institute of Technology (KIT) and the Japan Auto Research Institute (JARI) have signed a comprehensive agreement to promote joint research for automobile development and to exchange personnel.

It is the first agreement JARI has signed with a university. The two have previously worked together on joint research into automobile safety sensors using image processing technology, but the new agreement will extend research to such fields as energy, the environment, and vehicle engineering.

JR 九州、24% 減益 24% Decline for JR Kyushu Earnings JR Kyushu released its interim report for the current fiscal year, which showed that despite a second consecutive year of record revenue at 143.1 billion yen, a 19.3% year-on-year increase, current profit fell 8.5% to 12.241 billion yen due to the construction work on the new Hakata Station building and other factors. This was the first current profit decline in four years. As a result, net profit dropped 24.1% to 6.113 billion yen.

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地銀がベスト株購入 Regional Banks Buying Best Denki Stock Consumer electronics mass merchandiser Best Denki of Fukuoka City asked regional banks and other investors from April through August to buy its stock as a protection against corporate raiders. Several companies agreed to their request and bought Best Denki stock to become "stable shareholders." According to informed sources, several of these were such regional banks as its main bank, Nishinippon City Bank, and the Fukuoka Bank. ベスト電器、ベトナム出展 Best Denki to Open Franchises in Vietnam Fukuoka City-based consumer electronics mass merchandiser Best Denki announced they would form a joint venture with a Vietnamese company next January to open two franchise sales outlets in the country.

The retail stores would be operated by the joint venture company. Best Denki also will second employees to its Vietnamese partner to provide business expertise.

長崎市 5 商店街、3 電子マネー導入へ Shopping Arcades Permit Use of E-Money Five Nagasaki City shopping arcades that are members of a commercial federation in the city have announced that retail outlets in their arcades and about 300 surrounding shops will allow the use of three forms of e-money by the end of next January. The e-money to be accepted as tender will be iD, a post-purchase system, the pre-paid card Edy, and Ginren, a system designed for use by Chinese tourists. In all three instances, it is the largest use of e-money by any shopping arcade in the country. 福岡市営地下鉄、IC 乗車券 09 年度導入 Fukuoka Subway to be Microchipped The Fukuoka City Transportation Bureau revealed that the Fukuoka Municipal Subway will begin use of microchipembedded tickets on all lines in 2009. The tickets will be similar to the Suica tickets introduced by JR East and increasingly used by buses and railroads throughout the country. Riders will deposit funds into

a special account in advance and swipe the tickets as they pass through the gate.

The fares will be automatically calculated and subtracted from the account. 福岡と釜山、集客連携 Fukuoka City and Busan Work Together Fukuoka City revealed it will be conducting the provisionally named Asia Gateway Campaign 2011 with the city of Busan in South Korea to promote synergy in tourism to the two countries.

The Kyushu Shinkansen will fully open in 2011, as will the Korean high-speed rail transport system KTX, with service between Seoul and Busan. In addition to tourists from each other's country, the two cities hope to attract visitors from China and Southeast Asia.

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31 things to do this month!

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Sports: Fukuoka Avispa vs. Tosu Sagan Don't miss the last game of the year for our Avispa!

Show your support for Fukuoka's favorite soccer team and keep the spirit of Hakata alive.

Kick off: 12:00 〜 Hakata-no-mori Stadium Non-reserved seat: ¥1,000 / Door: ¥1,500, etc.

092-674-3020

サッカー : アビスパ福岡 vs サガン鳥栖 アビスパ福岡、今年最後の試合。サガン鳥栖に挑むアビ スパ福岡の選手達に熱い声援を送り、来年こそは J1 昇格 ! という熱い思いと願いをを伝えよう。 キックオフ：12:00 〜 博多の森球技場 自由席 :¥1,000 / 当日 :¥1,500 他 092-674-3020

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Sports: Fukuoka American Football League 2007 Watch players battle it out for 3rd place in the league at 10:30, followed by the exciting championship game at 13:00!

Kick off: 10:30 〜 / 13:00 〜 Kasuga Koen Stadium ¥1,000 (Jr. high and under: Free) 092-573-1484

アメリカンフットボール : アメリカンフットボールリー グ 2007 この日は 10 時半からリーグの 3 位決定戦、13 時から は決勝戦がプラムボウルで行われる。熱く繰り広げられ る試合を見逃すな !。 キックオフ：10:30 〜 / 13:00 〜 春日公園球技場 ¥1,000 ( 高校生以下無料 ) 092-573-1484

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Event: AIDS Day Get tested for AIDS and Chlamydia at no charge! This is a great chance to do something good for you and your partner without spending a yen.

Testing: 12/3 (Mon.) 〜 12/5 (Wed.) 16:00 〜 18:00 Result: 12/12 (Wed.) 16:00 〜 18:00, 12/13 (Thu.) 9:00 〜 11:00 Hakata Health and Welfare Center, 2F Free 092-762-4100

イベント : エイズデー HIV 抗体検査、クラミジア抗体検査が無料で行われる。今 や、これらの検査は大人のマナーです。 検査 :12/3 ( 月 ) 〜 12/5 ( 水 ) 16:00 〜 18:00、結果説明 会 :12/12 ( 水 ) 16:00 〜 18:00, 12/13 ( 木 ) 09:00 〜 11:00 博多保健福祉センター 2F 無料 092-441-0023

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Music: Count Basie Orchestra The 17 time Grammy award-winning group that is the epitome of big band jazz and has been wowing crowds around the world comes to our area for an entertaining evening of music.

Open: 18:30 / Start: 19:00 Ishibashi Bunka Hall Adv.: ¥6,000 / Door: ¥6,500 0942-33-2271

音楽 : カウント・ベイシー・オーケストラ 世界中の聴衆を魅了するビッグバンド・ジャズの最高峰、 カウント・ベイシー・オーケストラが石橋文化ホールへ集 結。17 回ものグラミー賞の栄冠に輝いた黄金サウンドを ご堪能あれ ! 開演 :18:30 / 開場 :19:00 石橋文化ホール 前売 :¥6,000 / 当日 : ¥ 6,500 0942-33-2271

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Exhibit: Realism in Korean Art 1945-2005 Introducing works from the National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea and the Seoul Museum of Art, the exhibit focuses on "minjung art" that is realism in Korean art from 1945 〜 2005.

12/2 (Sun.) 〜 1/22 (Tue.) 10:00 〜 20:00 Fukuoka Asian Art Museum ¥800 etc 092-263-1100

展示 : 民衆の鼓動 - 韓国美術のリアリズム 今までほとんど紹介されることがなかった 80 年代の韓国 で民主化運動を背景とする民衆美術を中心に、1945 年か ら 2005 年までの韓国美術を紹介。新たな韓国の一面を知 るチャンス。 12/2 ( 日 ) 〜 1/22 ( 火 ) 10:00 〜 20:00 ( 入場 :19:30 まで ) 福岡アジア美術館 7F 企画ギャラリー ¥800 他 092-263-1100

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Music: Christmas Concert Spend a toasty winter evening with the angelic voices of the Czech Boys Choir Boni Pueri, and enjoy spirited renditions of Christmas classics as well as Czech folk songs.

Open: 18:30 / Start: 19:00 Fukuoka Symphony Hall S-seat: ¥4,500, A-seat: ¥3,500, etc.

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音楽 : クリスマスコンサート チェコ少年合唱団「ボニ・プエリ」によるコンサート。ヨー ロッパのクラシック、チェコの民謡などがよく知られた名 曲と共に披露される。厳かで清らかな歌声を聴きながら今 年 1 年を振り返ってみては ? 開場 :18:30 / 開演 : 19:00 福岡シンフォニーホール S 席 : ¥4,500 A 席 : ¥3,500 他 092-414-8306

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Music: Zazen Boys Experience the funkiness and eclectic grooves of this constantly evolving rock band making waves in Japan's pop and rock scenes with their charismatic personality and lead singer Mukai Shutoku.

Open: 18:30 / Start: 19:00 Drum Logos ¥3,000 (1 drink order req.)

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音楽 : ザゼンボーイズ 向井秀徳率いるロック・バンド ' ザゼンボーイズ ' が冬の ツアー 'Tour Matsuri Session' を福岡 からスタートさせ る。普通の J-Pop や J-Rock とは一味も二味も違う彼らの ファンキーでダンサンブルなライブは必見 !! 開場 :18:30 / 開演 19:00 ドラム・ロゴス ¥3,000 ( 要 1 ドリンクオーダー ) 092-712-4221

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新体操 : 新体操国際大会 2007 Sports: Rhythmic Gymnastics International Competition 2007

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Sports: Fukuoka Rizing vs. Takamatsu Five Arrows Fukuoka's very own BJ-League team takes on the visiting Five Arrows. If you haven't seen a game live, here's your chance!

Open: 16:00 / Start: 18:00 Action Fukuoka Adv.: ¥2,000 / Door: ¥2,500, etc.

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バスケットボール : ライジング福岡 vs 高松ファイブアローズ 11 月からリーグに新規参入したライジング福岡が高松 ファイブアローズに挑む ! ライジング福岡チアーズによる オープニングやハーフタイムのダンスパフォーマンスも必見。 開場 :16:00 / 試合開始 :18:00 アクシオン福岡 前売 :¥2,000 / 当日 : ¥2,500 他 092-771-6675

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Event: Fukuoka Motor Show 2007 Check out the latest models and concept cars as national automobile and motorcycle makers show their wares.

12/7 (Fri.) 〜 12/10 (Mon.) 9:00 〜 18:00 (12/7: Marine Messe Opens 10:00, 12/10: Closes 17:00) Fukuoka, Fukuoka Kokusai Center, Fukuoka International Adv.: ¥1,000 / Door: ¥1,200, etc.

092-711-9056

イベント : 福岡モーターショー 2007 自動車、二輪車メーカーのコンセプトカーや最新型の市販 車の展示、燃料電池車の試乗会や家族で楽しめる子供向 12/7 ( 金 ) 〜 12/10 けのコーナーなど盛りだくさん。 ( 月 ) 9:00 〜 18:00 ( 初日 :10:00 〜 / 最終日 : 〜 17:00) マリンメッセ福岡、福岡国際センター、福岡国際会議 場 前売 :¥1,000 / 当日 :¥1,200 他 092-711-9056

Exhibit: 37 Second Soundcheck

展示 : メリック・オハニアン パリを拠点に活動するアーティスト、メリック・オハニア ンの新作の展示会。37 秒間録音された著名な哲学者アン リ・べルクソンの肉声の唯一の記録と録音の現実につい 11/5 ( 月 ) 〜 てメリック・オハニアンが問いかける。 現代美術 12/14 ( 金 ) 10:00 〜 17:00 ( 日・祝 休館 ) 無料 093-663-1615 センター・OCA 北九州

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The famous philosopher Henri Bergson's only ever voice recording was from his book Le Rire. In his work,‘37

MON Second Soundcheck’artist Melik Ohanian questions the reality of the recording as a document.

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Center for Contemporary Art

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Music: Marcus Miller Escape the cold outdoors and relax to the soulful stylings of the acclaimed jazz bassist, composer, and producer that worked with greats like Miles Davis, 12/10 (Mon.), Luther Vandross, and Aretha Franklin.

12/11 (Tue.) 1st show: 18:30 / 2nd show: 21:30 Billboard Live Fukuoka ¥10,500 092-715-6666

音楽 : マーカス・ミラー 大好評の最新アルバム『フリー』を引っさげてブラック・ ミュージック界のカリスマ・ベーシストであり、名プロ デューサーのマーカス・ミラーが、来日。グルーヴィーな ライブに期待したい。 12/10 ( 月 )、12/11 ( 火 ) 1st 開 場 : 17:30 / 開演 18:30、2nd 開場 :20:15 / 開演 : 21:30 ビルボードライブ福岡 ¥10,500 092-715-6666

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Exhibit: For Rent! For Talent! 3 A unique group show presented by 12 creators working with different media (painting, photography, WED installations). View intriguing and fun pieces like a casket made from bread crusts.

11/30 (Fri.) 〜 12/16 (Sun.) 10:00 〜 20:00 Mitsubishi -Jisho Artium Free 092-733-2050

展示 : フォーレント ! フォータレント !3 審査によって選ばれた絵画、写真、インスタレーションな ど、様々なジャンルの 12 人のアーティストによるグルー プ展。食パンの耳でできた棺桶など、ユニークで個性的な 作品ばかりが展示されている。 11/30 ( 金 ) 〜 12/16 ( 日 ) 10:00 〜 20:00 三菱地所アルティアム 無料 092-733-2050

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音楽 : ハーヴィ・リダー Music: Harvey Leder CD Release Party Long-time Fukuoka resident and musician releases his 福岡在住のミュージシャン、ハービー・リダーの初アルバ long-awaited CD and throws a concert to celebrate. A ム "Rock Bottom" の発売記念ライブが行われる ! 地元の 選りすぐりのミュージシャン達と共に会場を盛り上げるこ free CD presented to all guests!

1st show: 19:00 / 2nd show: 21:45 1st: 19:00 〜 / 2nd: 21:45 と違いなし !

Voodoo Lounge ¥3,000 (1 drink order req. / incl. CD) ブードゥーラウンジ ¥3,000 ( 要 1 ドリンクオーダー 092-715-0123 ・CD 付き !) 092-715-0123

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Music: Tao Triumphant Return Live 2007 Don't miss the powerful live performance of the drumming entertainment spectacle that has been captivating audiences around the world with their take 12/13 (Thu.), 12/14 (Fri.) Open: on the "wadaiko."

ACROS Fukuoka Symphony Hall 18:00 / Start: 19:00 S-seat: ¥6,000, A-seat: ¥5,500, etc.

092-721-2015

音楽 : Tao 12 月 凱旋 2007 世界を驚愕させた圧倒的なステージパフォーマンス。世界 が絶賛するその舞台の魅力を是非ご体感下さい。 12/13( 木 )、12/14( 金 ) 開場 :18:00 / 開演 :19:00 アクロス福岡シンフォニーホール S 席 :¥6,000 / A 席 :¥5,500 他 092-721-2015

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Sports: Rhythmic Gymnastics International Competition 2007 Witness the beauty, grace and talent of "Fairy Japan" POLA gymnastics team as they compete against top teams from Russia, Bulgaria and other regions of the world.

12/15 (Sat.), 12/16 (Sun.) Open: 14:00 / Start: 15:00 Fukuoka Kokusai Center 2-day pass (Adult): ¥5,000 092-852-6653 / 1-day pass (Adult): ¥3,500, etc.

新体操 : 新体操国際大会 2007 北京五輪の切符を手にした団体の日本代表「フェアリージャ

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スタンド 2 日共通券 :¥5,000 /

スタンド 1 日券 :¥3,500 他

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Seminar: The Basics of Japanese Culture for Foreigners Before the new year, learn about customs and traditions that make this season memorable in Japan.

Free, but seating is limited. Reserve your spot soon!

14:00 〜 15:00 ACROS Fukuoka, 2F Free 092-725-9201

セミナー : 外国人のための日本文化いろは講座 今回は日本のお正月の習慣や文化について学ぶ事ができ る。この機会に是非参加してみては ? 定員 40 名なので早 めに申し込みをしよう !

14:00 〜 15:00 アクロス福岡 2F 無料 092-725-9201

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Music: The Stylistics Bring your date out to Billboard for some luscious and lovely soul tunes performed by one of the best known and loved Philadelphia soul groups of the '70s.

12/17 (Mon.) 〜 12/19 (Wed.) 1st show: 18:30 2nd Billboard Live Fukuoka show: 21:30 Adv:.¥12,600 incl. x'mas plate 092-715-6666

音楽 : スタイリスティックス 他の黒人コーラス・グループよりも甘く洗練されたスタイ ルが持ち味の「スタイリスティックス」 。大ヒット曲満載 のクリスマス・ステージは見逃せない !

12/17( 月 ) 〜 12/19 ( 水 ) 1st 開場 : 17:30 / 開演 18:30、 2nd 開場 :20:15 / 開演 : 21:30 ビルボードライブ福岡 前売 ¥12,600 ( クリスマスセット付き ) 092-715-6666

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Event: FJAS Party 2007 The Fukuoka Japan Society's x'mas party has a lottery and games. Also-santa time for the children. Please come to the party with your friends and family. To join the party, please call to FJAS and apply! 18:00 〜 20:00 Hotel Nikko Fukuoka Adult: ¥6,000 / International students: ¥2,000, etc. 092-726-1689

イベント : 福岡日豪教会 クリスマスパーティー 2007 今年で 18 回目の福岡日豪協会のクリスマスパーティーは 福引抽選会や子供達へのサンタタイム、アトラクション など楽しいイベントが盛りだくさん ! 友達や家族を誘って 行ってみよう ! 電話で事前申込要。 18:00 〜 20:00 ホテル日航福岡 大人 ¥6,000 / 留学生 ¥2,000 他 092-726-1689

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Music: ACROS Christmas Concert 2007 Bring the family out for a culturally enriching holiday event as ACROS presents live performances by the Amadeus Chamber Orchestra of Polish Radio and award-winning violinist Atsuko Temma.

19:00 〜 Fukuoka Symphony Hall S-seat: ¥5,000 / A-seat: ¥4,000, etc. 092-725-9112

音楽 : アマデウス室内オーケストラ with 天満敦子

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Music: Gerhard Oppitz – Piano Recital Giving some 80 recitals and concerto performances a year and appearing with the world's most prestigious orchestras, Oppitz breathes new life into the sonatas of Beethoven, the music of Brahms, and others.

Open: 18:30 / Start: 19:00 Fukuoka Symphony Hall S-seat: ¥8,000, A-seat: ¥6,000, etc.

092-852-6606

音楽 : ゲルハルト・オピッツ ピアノリサイタル ドイツ・ピアノの正当派を代表するゲルハルト・オピッツ がベートーヴェン 4 大ピアノ・ソナタ「悲壮」 「月光」 「テ ンペスト」 「熱情」を披露。お楽しみに。 開場 :18:30 / 開演 :19:00 福岡シンフォニーホール S 席 :¥8,000、A 席 ¥6,000 他 092-852-6606

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Music: Nex Special guest DJs Chida and Dj Kent crack open their crates to provide you with funked out house, breakbeats, electro and an assortment of quality underground dance music to freak out to.

23:00 〜 Keith Flack, 2F. ¥2,500 (w/flyer) Door: ¥3,000 092-762-7733

音楽 :Nex DJ Kent と DJ Chida がキースフラックへやってくる。ハ ウス、ブレイク・ビート、ディスコ、テクノなど様々なジャ ンルの音楽を自由自在に去来する独自のスタンスを持つ。 彼らの生み出す心地よい音楽と共にクールな夜を過ごそう !

23:00 〜 キース・フラック 2F フライヤー持参 ¥ 092-762-7733 2,500 / 当日 :¥ 3,000

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Sports: Rugby Top League One last chance to catch a rugby game in Fukuoka this year! Cheer on your favorite players as the Coca Cola West Red Sparks take on the Kyuden Voltex.

Kick off : 14:00 〜 Hakata-no-mori Stadium Adv.: ¥1,300, Door: 092-715-8172 ¥1,500, etc.

ラグビー : ラグビートップリーグ コカ・コーラウエストレッドスパークスと九州電力キューデ ンヴォルテクスの試合。今年福岡で観戦できるラグビーの試 合はこれが最後 ! 是非頑張る選手たちを応援に行こう ! キックオフ :14:00 〜 博多の森球技場 前売り ¥1,300 / 当日 ¥1,500 他 092-715-8172

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Festival: Aso Christmas Balloon Festival 2007 What better way to celebrate the holidays than in the beautiful mountains of Aso. Not only can you watch others fly balloons, but you can ride in one yourself and 12/22(Sat.) catch live stage performances from the sky.

Aso Uchimaki Onsen 14:00 〜、12/23 (Sun.) 08:00 〜 Free 0967-32-1960 Fureai Mizube Koen

祭り : 阿蘇クリスマスバルーンフェスティバル 2007 大自然の中でゴージャスなクリスマスを送りたいならこれ しかないでしょう ! 色とりどりの熱気球を見るのも、実際に 乗ってみるのも良し。ステージイベントに参加するも、近 12/22 隣を観光するも良し。冬の阿蘇は盛りだくさん ! ( 土 )14:00 〜、12/23 ( 日 ) 08:00 〜 阿蘇市内牧温泉ふ れあい水辺公園 ( 花阿蘇美周辺 ) 無料 0967-32-1960

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国際的に活躍しているヴァイオリニスト天満敦子とアマデウス室 内オーケストラの創設者、アグニエシュカ・ドゥチマルのコラボー レーション。高樹のぶ子の小説のモデルにもなった彼女の天衣無 縫さとステージでの強烈な自己投入を肌で感じてみては ?

19:00 〜

福岡シンフォニーホール

S 席 :¥5,000 / A 席 : ¥4,000 他

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イベント Sports: Fukuoka Rizing vs. Toyama Grouses Your last chance to catch our new basketball team play at home this year, and at a conveniently located arena MON near Yakuin Sta. Open: 12:00 / Start: 14:00 Kyudenkinen Gymnasium Adv.: ¥2,000 / Door: ¥2,500, etc. 092-771-6675

バスケットボール : ライジング福岡 vs 富山グラウジーズ 選手達が全身全霊を賭けて戦うためには、あなたの応援が必 要!迫力ある彼らの試合をクリスマスの日にぜひ観に行こう! 開場 :12:00 / 試合開始 :14:00) 九電記念体育館 前売 :¥2,000 / 当日 : ¥2,500 他 092-771-6675

Movie: The U.S vs John Lennon A documentary film on the life of John Lennon, focussing on the period in which he transformed from a musician into an antiwar activist. Directed by David Leaf and John Scheinfeld.

12/8 (Sat.) 〜 KBC Cinema ¥1,800 etc.

092-751-4268

映画 :Peace Bed アメリカ vs ジョン・レノン 世界的に絶大な人気を誇るジョン・レノンのドキュメン タリー映画。戦争や暴力を憎み、平和を愛した彼が、な ぜアメリカという巨大な敵との闘いに身を投じなければ ならなかったのか。知られざる真実がここにある。 12/8 ( 土 ) 〜 KBC シネマ ¥1,800 etc.

092-751-4268

Music: The Gospel Hummingbirds Enlighten and enliven your post-Christmas holiday season while listening to the exuberant and soulful WED vibes of this well-respected gospel group from Oakland, California.

1st show: Starts 18:30 / 2nd show: Starts 21:30 Billboard Live Fukuoka ¥8,000 092-715-6666

音楽 : ゴスペル・ハミングバーズ ハイ・パワーな R&B を注ぎ込んだ力強いゴスペルのサウ ンドで教会には縁遠い人々の関心をも引きつけてくれるゴ スペル・ハミングバーズ。そんな彼らの福岡での一夜限り のライブ。 1st: 開場:17:30 / 開演:18:30、2nd: 開場:20:15 / 開演:21:30 ビルボードライブ福岡 ¥8,000 092-715-6666

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Movie: Angel Directed by François Ozon. The movie follows the the rise and fall of a young eccentric British writer, in the early 20th century. A dreary city tenement provides backdrop to this tale of exclusion and the magic it takes 12/22 (Sat.) 〜 to become accepted.

Cineterie Tenjin ¥1,800 etc.

092-781-5508

映画 : エンジェル フランソワ・オゾン監督の最新作。上流階級への憧れを小 説として書き綴り、16 歳にして作家デビューしたエンジェ ル・デヴェレルの波乱万丈な人生が描かれている。ドラマ チックな展開に引き込まれていくはず。 12/22 ( 土 ) 〜 シネテリエ天神 ¥1,800 etc.

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Music: DJ Spinna – Japan Tour Groove it to the dopest handcrafted cuts at what promises to be an unforgettable show featuring the futuristic beat mixer, maker, and legendary remaker DJ Spinna from NYC. 21:00 〜 Decadent Deluxe Adv.: ¥3,000 Door: ¥3,500 092-761-9111

音楽 :DJ スピナ・ジャパンツアー ヒップホップ、ハウス、R&B、ジャズ、ブロークン・ビー ツ、ダウンビートと常にフリースタイルな音楽表現に挑み 続けている DJ スピナが 1 年ぶりに来福 !!

21:00 〜 デカタンデラックス 前売 ¥3,000 / 当日 ¥3,500 092-761-9111

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Event: Susuharai at Kashii Shrine To ensure good fortune for the New Year, attendants at the shrine perform a ceremony to purify the ceilings and objects in the shrine using bamboo grass.

09:00 〜 Kashii Shrine Free 092-681-1001

イベント : 香椎宮 御煤沸祭り 正月を迎えるにあたって来年も良い年でありますようにと いう想いをこめて、巫女らが竹笹を使って拝殿の天井や仏 像などに積もったほこりをはらい清める、厳かな大掃除。 1 度は見学してみる価値あり !

09:00 〜 香椎宮 無料 092-681-1001

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Music: Arrested Development Before all the big bashes on the Eve, take time to get spiritual and groove to some fine tunage from the group that put the organic in early '90s American hip hop. 12/30: 1st show: Open:16:15 / Starts: 17:30, 2nd show: Open:19:15 / Starts: 20:30, 12/31: 1st show: Open: 18:30 / Stars: 19:30, 2nd show: Open: 21:15 / Starts: 22:30 Fukuoka Billboard Live ¥8,400 (12/31 2nd : ¥9,400) 092-715-6666

音楽 : アレスティッド・ディヴェロップメント スピリチャルでオーガニックなヒップ・ホップ・グループ、アレスティッ ド・デヴェロップメント。彼らのファンクとラップを溶けあわせた メロディーを 2007 年の締めくくりに堪能されては ? 12/30 ( 日 ) 1st: 開場 :16:15 / 開演 :17:30 、2nd 開場 :19:15 / 20:30、12/31 ( 月 ) 1st: 開場 :18:30 / 開演 :19:30, 2nd: 開場 :21:15 / 22:30 福岡ビ ルボードライブ ¥8,400 (12/31 2nd :¥9,400) 092-715-6666

Event: "Ooharai" Ceremony Dolls into which the mistakes and impurities of humans have been transferred will be burned in a large fire on MON the ground of the shrine. The rising smoke is rumored to bring health and happiness.

16:00 〜 Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine Free 092-922-8225

イベント : 大祓式 太宰府天満宮の楼門の前で、 「大祓式」が行われる。人形 に名前を記し、その人形で身をなで、息を吹きかけて、罪 や穢を移したものを、斎火で燃やし、その煙を体にいただ くことで健康になり、幸せを招くと言われている。 16:00 〜 太宰府天満宮 無料 092-922-8225

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5F Italian Restaurant Qualita 17:30-24:00 Tue-Sun (Closed Mon)

Atmospheric Deep Lounge Every Friday 21:00∼ Platinum Night Every Saturday 21:00∼

Christmas food available! (for a limited time only)

Qualita Open Pasta Course / 選べる本格パスタのコース ¥1,980 (2 Appetizers, Main, Dessert, Coffee) Winter course ¥3,480

There’s a new place to chill in Tenjin 7F La Bohéme Qualita 19:00-02:00

Staff Wanted: 1) Hall and kitchen staff 2) Receptionist (¥1,500∼￥2,500/hr）Japanese and Japanese-speaking foreigners may apply 5F, 6F, 7F Tenjin Lucé, 2-3-24 Tenjin Tel: 092-737-2601 www.global-dining.com

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Buy & Sell Kei Car For Sale Suzuki Cervo with shaken until Feb 2009. 3 doors, white with alloy wheels, in good condition.

Also, electrical windows, central locking and air conditioning. rabiehosam@yahoo.com Bass Guitar For Sale Aria Pro 2 Vanguard Series black Japanese style electric bass for sale. Works well, but has a few scratches. Excellent for someone starting out, or as a second bass for studio sessions. Name your price or even a case of beer! I live in Gion, Hakata.

Paul John Blair paulblair42@hotmail.com Mac For Sale Apple PowerMac 2.5Ghz DP machine with 3GB RAM & 250GB HD in perfect working cond. ¥140,000 or BO. Also a 20” Apple display to go with it. ¥40,000 yen or ¥160,000 for both. I can set up & drop them off in Fukuoka-ken.

Amos Barnett currawong@gmail.com Dog Wanted Prefer medium/large dog and pure breed.

Alsation (German Shephard), Labrador, Spaniel, Husky, any type/age considered. No silly prices! havensport@gmail.com 400cc Motorbike for Sale Kawasaki EX-4 / 11000km. The bike is in good working condition with minor scratches. It’s been dropped on both sides. Small crack on the right side, slightly bent clutch lever and fork. I can have those repaired for you. Shaken until April 2009. Included: 2 helmets, saddle bags, riding gloves. Price: 165,000 OBO Davy C davychiu@gmail.com

Language Learning Language Exchange I want you to teach me English. Then, I help you with Japanese too. I would prefer a British or American!

MoMo siotan_1ninmae@hotamil.com French Glamour in Kitakyushu?

French lessons available in Kitakyushu area, beginners to advanced level. I’m a french qualified teacher, and I will be happy to teach you french conversation, writing, or cooking! I’m looking forward to hearing you.

Stephanie Fabre galinett16@gmail.com

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Spanish Lessons I’m from Peru, and can teach you Spanish. All Levels - I speak Japanese and English too for support! First class is free for you to test my teaching methods.

Fabio Umesaki fabitoumesaki@hotmail.com Why Not Take Cantonese Lessons?

I am from Hong Kong, teaching Cantonese in Fukuoka. I am in Fukuoka for 3 years, speaking fluent Japanese and English and possessing plenty of teaching experience. Now, I am a student in Seinan Gakkuin University as a 3rd-year student and I commute to Tenjin quite often. I will provide some teaching material. Hour rate is ¥2,000 Toby Cheung jkerchek@msn.com Afro-Canadian Teacher African-Canadian Teacher, big and tall but friendly ....I write poetry, enjoy chatting, sports, culture, history, food. If you want to learn English and possibly basic French I am your guy. Please e-mail me for details.

Toyin (Toyee or Toi) Ajimati toyin@softbank.ne.jp

Personals Let’s Have Fun Together!

I’m a Japanese female in my mid-twenties. I live in the Nishi-ku area and am looking for a good friend to hang out with. I’ve been to Australia as an exchange student in the past am interested in different cultures and philosophy. I prefer a native English speaker but either males or females are fine. I like to go driving, love Japanese spas and sometimes enjoy clubbing too.

Apple sun-rize-177@hotmail.co.jp Looking For A Dance Partner I am looking for a good latin dancer in Fukuoka to take part in dance competitions. I’m a 26 Japanese female and have experience as a competitor. I’ve been training for 7 years. My hight is 159 cm.

Ikumi nekonaka2005@yahoo.co.jp Single Parent?

I am looking for single parent friends to meet, go to shopping, theme park, zoo, dining out... You don’ t have to be a single parent because I am looking for ANY friends who likes children. I am 30 years old Japanese woman have a lovely daughter.

Vanilla Caramel vanilla.caramel@yahoo.com

Fukuoka Now Correction 「印刷ミスのご連絡とお詫び」 Fukuoka Now 11 月号(10/28 日発行)p. 37 掲載の百道マップ内の文字が、 印刷のミスによって一部消 えておりました。 今月号に正しい掲載をしております。 皆 様にご迷惑おかけしましたことをお詫び申し上げます。

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38 IACE Travel Fukuoka F2 __________________________________________________ 42 IACE Travel Tenjin B2 __________________________________________________ 27 LTK C2 __________________________________________________ 27 No.1 Travel C2 __________________________________________________ Hotels

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30 Dental Office Lily C2 __________________________________________________ 31 Implant Whitening Center Plumiera C3 __________________________________________________ 47 Okamura Dental Office F2 __________________________________________________ Various

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10 Aire Flamenco B3 __________________________________________________ 39 Congres C2 __________________________________________________ 24 Foreign Talent Club B1 ________________________________________________ 23 Hair Junkie ANNEX B3 __________________________________________________ 65 Hair Junkie of New York (Momochi map) __________________________________________________ 21 NPO Tiempo Iberoamericano B2 __________________________________________________

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