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Treasures From the Country of the Lake
June 11 (Fri)-September 05 (Sun) | Arts & CultureThe Shiga Kenritsu Biwako Cultural Museum's collection displays many valuable artifacts from Omi. Omi is in Shiga Prefecture and was known as a center of Buddhist culture with close ties to Dazaifu. Come and enjoy an exhibit of select artifacts including paintings, statues, and items used for worship with its strong Buddhist influences, this spectacular collection is a must-see.
6/11 (Fri.) ~ 9/5 (Sun.) | Adult: ¥420 College students: ¥130 etc. | Kyushu National Museum | Tel: 050-5542-8600
IMS Beer & High Ball Sky Garden
June 25 (Fri)-September 12 (Sun) | CommunityLooking for a beer garden with a twist? Nono Budo and Hakata Ono collaborate on an all-you-can-eat & all-you-can drink special on the cosy IMS rooftop. Enjoy fresh fruit desserts from Tokio too!
6/25 (Fri.) ~ 9/12 (Sun.) 17:00 ~ 23:00 | Men: ¥3,300 / Women: ¥2,800 | IMS Sky Garden 14F | Tel: 080-2726-8839
Sky Beer Lounge
July 01 (Thu)-August 31 (Tue) | CommunityEnjoy a spectacular night view from 123m above the ground at the highest beer lounge in Fukuoka. Only open on weekends until the end of August, here's a truly premium place to enjoy a brew.
7/1 (Thu.) ~ 8/31（Tue.) 18:00 ~ 25:00 Only weekdays | ¥5,000 (Mention Fukuoka Now and receive 10% off!) | THE VJ-BAR (Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk Hotel 34 F) | Tel: 0120-449-390
Blueberry Picking
July 01 (Thu)-August 31 (Tue) | CommunityAll-you-can-eat fresh blueberries for just the price of admission! You can also pick blueberries to take home at ¥300/100g. Be sure to try the popular blueberry ice cream cones too!
7/1 (Thu.) ~ 8/31 (Tue.) 9:00 ~ 18:00 | ¥500 | Blueberry Village (Kurume City) | Tel: 0120-014-300
Picture Guide to Asian Vehicles
July 01 (Thu)-September 28 (Tue) | Arts & CultureShowing 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!
July 08 (Thu)-October 05 (Tue) | Arts & CultureAn 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
Australia Fair at IP Hotel
July 09 (Fri)-August 31 (Tue) | PartiesA chance to enjoy some real Aussie tucker! Around 35 dishes will be on offer, from the well-known Aussie beef, lamb and wine, to more exotic fare such as crocodile, ostrich and kangaroo.
7/9 (Fri.) ~ 8/31 (Tue) Open: 18:00 ~ 22:00 | ¥3,500 (Adv.: ¥2,900) | IP Hotel, Nakasu, Fukuoka | Tel: 092-262-1963
Angkor Wat Exhibition
July 10 (Sat)-August 29 (Sun) | Arts & Culture67 items from one of the most well-known World Heritage Sites are the highlight of this first showing in Japan of artifacts (11 Buddhist statues) recently excavated from the ruins of the Banteay Kdei temple by a research group from Sophia University. Come and marvel at the mysterious arts of the Angkor dynasty.
7/10 (Sat.) ~ 8/29 (Sun.) 9:30 ~ 19:30 (~17:30 on Sun. & Hol.) | Adult: ¥1,200 HS Student & College: ¥800 MS & ES Student: ¥500 | Fukuoka City Museum | Tel: 092-845-5011
Uminonakamichi Sunshine Pool
July 10 (Sat)-September 23 (Thu) | SportsEnjoy the expansive pools and brave the 10m-high, 80m-long water slide. Dip into small pools stocked with “doctor fish” which nibble the dead skin cells off your feet (extra fee).
7/10 (Sat.)~ 9/23 (Thu.) 9:00 ~ 18:00 | Advance: Adult ¥1,340, Child ¥700 / Door: Adult ¥1,650, Child ¥850 | Uminonakamichi Sunshine Pool | Tel: 092-603-6835
Night Safari
July 17 (Sat)-August 30 (Mon) | Arts & CultureDiscover the nocturnal life of over 1,400 animals including bears, tigers and giraffes. You can feed animals from the bus and might even get close enough to see inside a lion's mouth!
7/17 (Sat.) ~ 8/30 (Mon.) 17:00 ~ 19:40 (admission~19:20) | Adult: ¥2,500 / Child: ¥1,500 | Kyushu Wildlife Park African Safari (Usa City, Oita) | Tel: 0978-48-2331
Night Aquarium
July 17 (Sat)-August 31 (Tue) | Arts & CultureEscape the hot city with a visit to the night aquarium. Dolphins display dazzling tricks, while fish can be seen in their nocturnal routines and more. Discover the unseen life of fish!
7/17 (Sat.) ~ 7/19 (Mon.), 24 (Sat.), 25 (Sun), 8/1 (Sun.) ~ 8/31 (Tue.) 18:00 ~ 21:30 | Adult: ¥2,100 etc. | Marine World Umino-nakamichi | Tel: 092-603-0400
Summer Cruise Ship
July 23 (Fri)-August 29 (Sun) | CommunityEnjoy an 80-minute cruise and catch the enchanting night views of Hakata Bay. The cruise departs form Hakata Port (Bayside Place) and runs along the shores of Noko Island, Odo, Marinoa, Seaside Momochi, and Nishi-koen. On the ship, you can buy beer, soft drinks or sazae. 160 person capacity so reserve a seat well in advance.
7/23 (Fri.) ~ 8/29 (Sun.) every Fri., Sat., Sun, 19:10 ~ 20:30 | Adult: ¥1,000 / Child: ¥500 | Around Hakata Bay | Tel: 092-291-1085
World CM Festival
July 30 (Fri) | FestivalsFrom the hilarious to the moving, this popular annual event will show 500 commercials from 50 countries. The latest commercials direct from London, kitsch 1980s Estonian commercials, even commercials starring the British Royal Family! The event runs all night, with drinks and live performances to keep you entertained until the early hours.
7/30 (Fri.) Open: 20:30 / Start: 21:30 | Adv.: ¥3,500 ~ / Door: ¥4,500 | Fukuoka Sun Palace | Tel: 092-843-7370
48th Ohori Fireworks Festival
August 01 (Sun) | FestivalsNearly half a million people gather in or near Ohori Park as 6,000 fireworks illuminate the sky in the biggest fireworks festival in Kyushu. Wear a yukata or jinbei and join the crowd for this summer classic. Reserved seating available inside the Heiwadai Stadium area. Visible from a far, but try to get as close as you can.
8/1 (Sun.) 20:00 ~ 21:30 | Free | Ohori Park | Tel: 092-711-5506
Iizuka Fireworks Festival
August 03 (Tue) | FestivalsWatch over 5,000 fireworks explode in the sky along with a special display of motorcycles illuminated with fireworks put on by the Iizuka Auto Race members.
8/3 (Tue) 20:00 ~ 21:00 | Free | Onga River Nakanoshima (Iizuka City) | Tel: | Website
Chikugo Fireworks Festival
August 05 (Thu) | Festivals18,000 fireworks are launched in parallel from two positions along with the "Niagara Falls" illusion illuminate both the Chikugo River and sky in this 350-year-old fireworks festival making it one of the best known and largest fireworks display in Western Japan. Get there early and spread out a blanket along the riverside and relax.
8/5 (Thu.) 19:40 ~ 21:00 | Free | Chikugo Riverbanks near Suiten Shrine (Kurume City) | Tel: 0942-32-3207
Wasshoi Hyakuman Festival
August 07 (Sat)-08 (Sun) | FestivalsOne of Kitakyushu's biggest events of the year. The giant festival brings together Kokura Gion Daiko, Kurosaki Gion Yamakasa and more. Festival dance groups gather to spice it up.
8/7 (Sat.), 8/8 (Sun.) 11:00 ~ 21:00 | Free | Around Kokura Castle (Kitakyushu City) | Tel: 093-541-5472
Isla De Salsa 2010
August 07 (Sat)-08 (Sun) | Live MusicJapan's biggest outdoor Latin music festival returns for two days on Momochi Beach! This year Cuba’s musical bullet train, Los Van Van headlines the festival. Great food & drinks too!
8/7 (Sat.), 8/8 (Sun.) Start: 13:00 ~ 21:00 | Advance: ¥4,500 / 2 Days Advance: ¥8,500 | Seaside Momochi Beach | Tel: 092-762-4100
Beach Volleyball Kyushu Sun-Cup '10
August 07 (Sat)-08 (Sun) | SportsThe spectacular beach volleyball competition will be held again this summer. Beach volleyball is growing in popularity worldwide and participants come from all over country. Approximately 150 teams which survived the local tournament games compete against each other on the second day. Sand, sun and sweaty bodies galore!
8/7 (Sat.), 8/8 (Sun.) 9:30 ~ | Free | Seaside Momochi Beach | Tel: 092-741-6310
Yume Hanabi 2010
August 07 (Sat) | FestivalsThis community-based fireworks show is fondly enjoyed by the people of Ogori City. "Bridging Dreams" is this year's theme. The sky will be burst with the colors from over 8,000 fireworks.
8/7 (Sat.) 19:45 ~ 21:00 | Free | Ogori Athletic Park | Tel: 0942-72-8137
Blood Donation Festival 2010
August 07 (Sat) | FestivalsA summer festival themed campaign to solve the shortage of blood supply. Refreshments such as juice and shaved ice are offered. Student bands and juggling act will add to festival mood.
8/7 (Sat.) 10:00 ~ 16:00 | Free | Kego Koen | Tel: 092-921-1493
National Bolshoi Circus
August 11 (Wed)-16 (Mon) | Live MusicThis circus has performed around Japan for over 40 years and has been loved for generations. The world largest circus consists of 8,000 artists and staff, more than 6,600 animals and about 100 temporary and permanent theaters. The world’s top circus and performances by artists, dogs, bears, tigers and other animals will entertain.
8/11 (Wed.) ~ 8/16 (Mon.) | SS-seat: Advance ¥5,500 / Door ¥6,000, etc. | Fukuoka International Center | Tel: 092-741-1661
Kanmon Kaikyo Fireworks Festival
August 13 (Fri) | FestivalsTraditional gigantic fireworks, spectacular water fireworks and other unique fireworks will be displayed from both side of the Kanmon Strait. Use public transport to avoid traffic.
8/13 (Fri.) 19:50 ~ | Free | Nishikaigan Reclaimed Land (Kitakyushu City) | Tel: 083-223-2001
World Fireworks Competition Vol. 2
August 14 (Sat)-September 18 (Sat) | FestivalsAn international competition held on five days in August and September. Awards winning pyrotechnicians from Japan, China, Portugal, America and France compete for glory. The fireworks show by Japanese pyrotechnicians will be held on August 14 and last year's champion, China will be held on the 21st.
8/14 (Sat.), 21 (Sat.), 9/4 (Sat.), 11 (Sat.), 18 (Sat.) 20:00 ~ 21:00 | Tickets (fireworks viewing area): ¥500 (under 4, free) | Huistenbosch, Nagasaki | Tel: 0956-27-0001
Sky Jamboree '10
August 22 (Sun) | Live MusicPopular outdoor music event below Inasa Mountain in Nagasaki City. Japanese bands include Ken Yokoyama, 10-Feet, the Beat Crusaders, Radwimps and Triceratops. Sample great music under the beautiful night sky and burn off summer heat. Official bus tours from all the prefectures in Kyushu are available online or by fax.
8/22 (Sun.) Open: 10:30 / Start: 12:30 | Ticket: 8/2(Mon.) ~ 4（Wed.) available via online lottary www.skyj.jp | Inasa Mountain Park Open-air Stage, Nagasaki City | Tel: 095-828-2020
35th Yufuin Film Festival
August 25 (Wed)-29 (Sun) | FilmAt the Japan’s longest running film festival, more than 15 Japanese films will be shown over five days with the guests from the movie industry including Shinobu Terajima, the Best Actress award winner at the 60th Berlin Film Festival. One of the features of this film festival is a party every night with the film creators.
8/25 (Wed.) ~ 8/29 (Sun.) | Movie tickets: ¥1,400 / 5 days ticket: ¥25,000 (only 100 tickets) | Yufuin, Oita | Tel: 097-532-2426
Disney on Ice
August 27 (Fri)-29 (Sun) | Live MusicDisney lovers can join in on the 25th anniversary of Disney in Japan as "Cars" comes to the ice for the first time and takes you into four other Disney fantasies.
8/27 (Fri.) ~ 8/29 (Sun.) | S-seat: ¥5,800 / A-seat: ¥4,200 | Marinmesse Fukuoka | Tel: 092-741-0500
Nakasu Jazz 2010
August 27 (Fri)-28 (Sat) | Live MusicIncreased from one to two nights this year, Nakasu will become even Jazzier! This year performances will take place on and off stages bringing the music to the streets. Japan’s foremost trumpeter, Terumasa Hino, Korean Jazz diva, Woong San and a piano trio from Fukuoka, Bukotsu Supplement headline this fun Summer event.
8/27 (Fri.) ~ 8/28 (Sat.) 19:00 ~ 22:00 | Free | Kihin Kan, Seiryu Park, etc. | Tel: | Website
Hawks vs. Marines
August 27 (Fri)-29 (Sun) | SportsThe pennant race enters the final stage and the competition for births into the Climax Series heats up. Let’s hope Hawks' pitchers perform well against the league top scoring Marines.
8/27 (Fri.), 8/28 (Sat.) 18:00 ~, 8/29 (Sun.) 14:00 ~ | Adult ¥1,500 ~ | Fukuoka Yahoo! Japan Dome | Tel: 092-847-1006
Film "Toilet"
August 28 (Sat) | FilmNaoko Ogigami's latest work shot and edited in Toronto is about two brothers, a sister and a Japanese "grandma" bonding as a family and overcoming linguistic and cultural barriers.
8/28 (Sat.) ~ | Advance: ¥1,500 | KBC Cinema | Tel: 092-737-7265
Japan Cultural Program
August 28 (Sat) | Arts & CultureTakeji Takei lectures on the theme: creation of a disaster resistant nation. This will be followed by "Youth Talk," and a cross-cultural networking event (reservation req.).
8/28 (Sat.) 15:00 ~ 17:00 | Free (cultural networking event: Adult: ¥3,000 Student: free) | 3F Kokusai Hiroba, ACROS Fukuoka | Tel: 092-725-9201
Duo Alfageme
August 28 (Sat) | Live MusicTalented and young clarinet & piano performers from Spain make a special performance in Fukuoka. The duo have been awarded with prizes and played in numerous music festivals in Europe and in concerts world wide.
8/28 (Sat.) Open: 14:30 / Start: 15:00 | ¥2,000 (incl. 1drink) | Yamaha Music Kyushu Fukuoka Shop e-B1 Salon | Tel: 092-752-0626
Kyushu Beer Festa 2010 in Hakata
August 29 (Sun) | CommunityBreweries from Shimane, Yamanashi, Osaka and five parts of Kyushu come together for your drinking pleasure! Enjoy a chance to try tasting 12 kinds of craft beer in a fun atmosphere.
8/29 (Sun.) 11:00 ~ 16:00 | Advance: ¥2,800 / Door: ¥3,500 | Hakata Riverain 5F Atrium Garden | Tel: 092-262-1176
