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Valentine's Day at Marine World
February 03 (Wed)-March 14 (Sun) | Arts & CultureFor a Valentine date to remember, consider taking your sweetheart to Marine World. Find special attractions for couples, including a "couple's section" at the panoramic tank and take a souvenir photo with dolphins and black spot cardinal fish. There will be lots of Valentine decorations up as well. Visit there for a whale of a time!
2/3 (Wed.) ~ 3/14 (Sun.) Feb.: 10:00 ~ 17:00 / Mar.: 10:00 ~ 17:30 | Adult: ¥2,100 / MS student: ¥1,150 / ES student: ¥800 | Marine World Uminonakamichi | Tel: 092-603-0400
Cirque du Soleil - Corteo
February 11 (Thu)-April 04 (Sun) | Arts & CultureCanada's world-famous circus (sans animals) returns to Fukuoka with a series of 72 performances of "Corteo" inside a new and larger (3,000 seat) Big Top tent theater. Nothing can warm and brighten you up more than the live music, acrobatics, dance and humor of a performance by Cirque du Soleil. Order tickets soon.
2/11 (Thu.) ~ 4/4 (Sun.) Time varies with dates | Adult (weekdays): SS seat ¥12,000, S seat ¥9,500, A seat ¥6,000 (+¥1,000 on Hol. / Child tickets available)| Fukuoka Chihaya New Big Top | Tel: 092-714-0159
HIDEKI INABA 9010
February 19 (Fri)-March 15 (Mon) | Arts & CultureThis exhibition by Inaba, a renowned graphic designer here and abroad, will feature cutting-edge design with the theme "Print". It’s a must-see for those interested in the visual arts!
〜Mar 15（Mon.）10:00 ~ 20:00 | Adult: ¥400 / Student: ¥300 (re-entry OK) | Mitsubishi-jisho Artium | Tel: 092-733-2050
Tulip Festival at Huis Ten Bosch
February 27 (Sat)-April 11 (Sun) | FestivalsWhy not bring a lunch box packed with the tastes of spring along with some wine and enjoy a garden picnic? There is no better place to savor the delights of spring than the tulip gardens surrounding the palace and iconic windmills at Huis Ten Bosch. Find your favorite spot with your favorite gourmet lunch and enjoy a spring feast!
2/27 (Sun.) ~ 4/11 (Sun.) | Admission: adult ¥3,200 / Passport: adult ¥5,600 | Huis Ten Bosch | Tel: 0956-27-0001
Yanagawa Hina Festival Sagemon Tour
March 14 (Sun) | FestivalsThe sight of little girls in bright kimono riding on river boats is not to be missed. Equally exquisite is the sight of and reflection on the surface of the Yanagawa River of sagemon (hanging ornaments made to wish for girls' health), unique to the Yanagawa region. Enjoy this colorful girls' festival and its Japanese atmosphere.
3/14 (Sun.) | Free | Yanagawa City | Tel: 0944-74-0891
RIP! Remixed by donner le mot
March 14 (Sun) | Film"RiP! A Remix Manifesto" is a documentary film about the status quo of increasingly reinforced copyright protection laws and the culture built upon copyright infringement. The film deals with real issues at stake here in Japan such as nico nico douga and doujin katsudo. It is subtitled in Japanese. As part of the project, 'donner le mot' will give a talk after the film. Please e-mail your name and contact address to rip@donnerlemot.com if you want to participate in this event.
Mar. 14 (Sun.) 19.00 ~ | Free (reservation required) | KBC Cinema | Tel: | Website
Senju Kannon "My Dream"
March 17 (Wed) | Arts & Culture"My Dream" is a colorful and moving performance of music and dance presented by the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe. The troop consists of 60 Chinese artists selected from 10 million physically disabled people from all over China. A must-see, "My Dream" is 10 years old and has been performed in over 40 countries.
3/17 (Wed.) Open: 15:00 / Start: 16:00 | SS seat: ¥9,500 / S seat: ¥8,500 | Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall | Tel: 092-713-6085
U.S. Public Diplomacy
March 17 (Wed) | Arts & CultureDr. Nancy Snow, author of Persuader-in-Chief: Global Opinion and Public Diplomacy in the Age of Obama, will discuss the changes in American public diplomacy since Obama took office. (reservations required by 3/16)
3/17 (Wed.) 14:00 ~ | Free ※With simultaneous translation | Fukuoka American Center | Tel: | Website
Ceramics & Porcelain Fair
March 18 (Thu)-22 (Mon) | Arts & CultureA spring highlight, this fair attracts 70,000 people each year. Works by 200 potters from around Japan are on exhibition and for sale. Enjoy some nibbles or shochu at the many booths.
3/18 (Thu.) ~ 3/22 (Mon.) 10:00 ~ 18:00 (~ 17:00 on 3/22) | Advance: ¥300 / Door: ¥500 (free under HS student) | Marine Messe Fukuoka | Tel: 092-711-7605
Slackers Japan Tour
March 19 (Fri) | Live MusicNYC ska and rocksteady band The Slackers return to Fukuoka after three years with their new album in hand; The Great Rocksteady Swindle. Look forward to an explosive set in this compact venue.
3/19 (Fri.) Open: 17:00 / Start: 18:00 | Advance: ¥3,000 / Door: ¥4,000 (1 drink order required) | Fukuoka Beat Station | Tel: 092-725-5424
Belly Dance
March 20 (Sat) | Live MusicCanada's crown-jewel belly dancer Hadia will deliver her exotic dance performance for the first time in Fukuoka. With a professional dance career spanning 3 decades as a performer, master instructor and choreographer, Hadia has achieved recognition and renown all over the world. She has won many awards and is still going strong!
3/20 (Sat.) Open: 18:00 / Start: 19:00 | SS seat: ¥9,500 / S seat: ¥8,500 | Gate's 7 | Tel: 080-4281-5426
S.P.Y Japan Tour 2010
March 20 (Sat) | Live MusicBrazilian born Carlos Lima, aka S.P.Y, is fast becoming one of the hottest talents in drum and bass. S.P.Y knew from the age of 12 he wanted to be a DJ. Now a significant figure on the drum and bass scene, his dream has come true. His sound is heavily influenced by the deep, dark depths of the jungle. Don't miss him in Fukuoka!
3/20 (Sat.) 22:00 ~ | Advance: ¥2,500 / Door: ¥3,000 | Keith Flack | Tel: 080-1717-3103
FACo - Fukuoka Asia Collection 2010
March 21 (Sun) | Arts & CultureThe 2nd year of Fukuoka's "Real Clothes Fashion Event" will feature some of Japan's top models such as Yu Yamada and Yuri Ebihara sporting clothes designed by local Fukuoka brands in collaboration with popular TV personalities and models. Brands and designers from other Asian countries will also participate in this fashion show.
3/21 (Sun.) Open: 12:00 / Start: 1st 13:00, 2nd 15:00, 3rd 17:00 | Non-reserved seat: ¥3,500 | Fukuoka Kokusai Center | Tel: 092-844-8837
Asahi Brewery Sakura Tour
March 22 (Mon)-April 05 (Mon) | PartiesAfter learning how beer is made at the factory, you can taste freshly-brewed Asahi Super Dry while enjoying the sight of cherry blossoms. Soft drinks available for minors. Book early!
3/22 (Mon.) ~ 4/5 (Mon.) | Free (Reservation required) | Asahi Beer Hakata Factory | Tel: 092-431-2701
New Season: Hawks vs. Orix
March 26 (Fri)-28 (Sun) | SportsThe Hawks are set for another campaign and Akiyama's squad has added more power to the line up and with a fully rested and healthy rotation they look to contend late into autumn. So put on your black and gold and come cheer on your Hawks!
3/26 (Fri.) Start: 18:00 / 3/27(Sat.), 28 (Sun.) Start: 13:00 | Weekday: ¥1,000 ~ Coca Cola A seat: ¥12,000 / Child: ¥500 | Fukuoka Yahoo! JAPAN Dome | Tel: 092-847-1006
Honmyo-ji Lantern Festival
March 27 (Sat) | FestivalsHonmyo-ji, one of Kumamoto’s most famous temples, will host the magnificent Nighttime Cherry Blossom Festival. Enjoy the blossoms lit by thousands of lanterns all the way up the hill.
3/27 (Sat.) 17:30 ～ 22:00 | Free | Honmyo-ji Temple (4-13-1 Hanazono, Kumamoto-shi) | Tel: 090-9479-4624
Dazaifu Flea Market
March 27 (Sat)-28 (Sun) | Arts & CultureMerchants from all over Japan, including Fukuoka, set up shop to hawk their wares. Over 100 different shops sell kimono and Japanese and Western antiques such as glassware and jewelry.
Mar 27 (Sat.), 28 (Sun.) 9:00 ~ 17:00 Dazaifu Tenjin Square | Tel: 092-922-9955
CCA Kitakyushu Research Program
March 28 (Sun)-29 (Mon) | Arts & CultureCCA Kitakyushu is an international modern art research institution that offers a special program for young artists in Japan and foreign countries. This program showcases drawing, photography, video and installation art by five American and European artists, invited to live and work here by the CCA and the City of Kitakyushu.
3/28 (Sun.), 3/29 (Mon.) 10:00 〜 17:00 | Free | CCA / Ogura Gallery (2-6-1 Ogura, Yahata-higashi-ku, Kitakyushu) | Tel: 093-663-1615
Burn the Floor
March 30 (Tue)-31 (Wed) | Arts & CultureThe international dance show Burn the Floor has been a Broadway hit since its first performance in 1999. Its genre ranges from Tango, cha-cha to Waltz and features live musicians and vocalists. It boasts the talents of a worldwide cast of championship ballroom and Latin dancers. Don’t miss its passion, elegance, and playfulness!
3/30 (Tue.) 19:00 ~ 、3/31 (Wed.) 14:00 ~ | S seat：¥11,500 / A seat: ¥9,500 / B seat ¥7,500 | Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall | Tel: 092-714-0159
