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LastUpDate: August 30, 2010

Events of Fukuoka City


Picture Guideto Asian Vehicles Picture

Picture Guide to Asian Vehicles

July 01 (Thu)-September 28 (Tue) | Arts & Culture
Showing works taken from the museum’s own collection depicting vehicles from about 6 Asian countries and regions, including a gaudily decorated Bangladeshi rickshaw, images of Japans' shinkansen, and more.
7/1 (Thu.) ~ 9/28 (Tue.) 10:00 ~ 20:00 | Adult: ¥200 HS student & College: ¥150 Under MS student: Free | Fukuoka Asian Art Museum Asia Gallery B | Tel: 092-263-1100



Go!Go! Asian Festivals! Picture

Go!Go! Asian Festivals!

July 08 (Thu)-October 05 (Tue) | Arts & Culture
An exhibition of artworks of festivals from around Asia from the museum's own collection, including the Laos Rocket Festival, held to request rain from the Gods, and Diwali (the Festival of Lights) in India.
7/8 (Thu.) ~ 10/5 (Tue.) 10:00 ~ 20:00 | Adult: ¥200, HS Student & College: ¥150, Under MS Student: Free | Fukuoka Asian Art Museum Asia Gallery B | Tel: 092-263-1100



Higashi-ku Fireworks Festival  Picture

Higashi-ku Fireworks Festival 

September 04 (Sat) | Festivals
Every year around 100,000 people come to watch this fireworks display, so claim your spot early. Alternatively, watch from onboard a Mariera dinner cruise (¥11,800, limited availability)
9/4 (Sat.) 20:00 ~ 21:00 | Free | Kashiihama Beach, Higashi-ku | Tel: | Website



Focus On Asia Fukuoka International Film Festival 2010 Picture

Focus On Asia Fukuoka International Film Festival 2010 

September 17 (Fri)-26 (Sun) | Festivals
Showing 41 films from 18 Asian countries, notable works include the Chinese film Dooman River, which tells a story of friendship between Chinese and North Korean boys. Indonesian horror flick Pintu Terlarang is among the other invited works. Most films have English subtitles. Venues vary according to the day and the film being shown, so check the official website in advance.
9 /17 (Fri.) ~ 26 (Sun.) 10:30 ~ 21:00 |  Advance: ¥1,000 / Door: ¥1,200 etc. | 080-6440-8974 (English) 092-262-0676 (Japanese) | Solaria Cinema 1, Elgale Hall etc. | Tel: 092-262-0676 | Website



KoreanModernArtWave Picture

Korean Modern Art Wave

September 18 (Sat)-November 03 (Wed) | Arts & Culture
The artists of Busan are influential in the Korean art scene, making this exhibition of 76 items from the collection of the Busan Municipal Art Museum a must-visit for art lovers. Panel discussions, musical performances and film screenings are also planned. A rare opportunity to trace the history of Korean art from the 1940s to the present day.
9/18 (Sat.) ~ 11/3 (Wed.) 10:00 ~ 20:00 | Adult: ¥500 / Student: ¥300 | Fukuoka Asia Museum | Tel: 092-263-1100



Asian Pacific Festival Fukuoka 2010 Picture

Asian Pacific Festival Fukuoka 2010

September 18 (Sat)-20 (Mon) | Festivals
Featuring authentic food stalls from countries including Cambodia, Turkey, Hong-Kong and Vietnam, and more than 20 different beers from around the region. On stage, performers include Chinese acrobats and Korean traditional musicians. Kyushu is also represented, with a stall serving meat-wrapped rice balls from Miyazaki.
9/18 (Sat.) ~ 9/20 (Mon.) 10:00 ~ 20:00 ( ~19:00 on Mon.) | Free | Marine Messe Fukuoka | Tel: 092-262-0676 | Website



Let's Fly Abroad! 2010 Picture

Let's Fly Abroad! 2010

September 19 (Sun) | Festivals
All the fun of going abroad but none of the stress! Featuring a wine seminar given by Dominic, our regular Now Lounge MC, this event also includes Italian gelato from popular shop Fioritura, a raffle offering a chance to win a real vacation abroad, a cafe serving in-flight style food, and a behind the scenes tour of Fukuoka Airport (advance booking required).
9/19(Sun.)11:00 ~ 16:30 | Free Fukuoka Airport International Terminal 4F | Tel: 092-623-0611 | Website 



Mr.Hirosada Oyamada Picture

Japan Cultural Program

September 25 (Sat) | Live Music
Hirosada Oyamada, Chairman of Sogo Medical Co., Ltd, will lecture on "Our Company's Corporate Culture". A cultural exchange mixer will also be held later in the evening (reservation required).
9/25 (Sat.) 15:00 ~ 17:00 | Free | 3F Kokusai Hiroba, ACROS Fukuoka | Tel: 092-725-9201



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