Foreigners visiting Fukuoka in the next month will be welcomed with special discounts and gifts from Fukuoka’s major commercial facilities as part of the “Fukuoka Welcome Campaign” launched Jan. 15. More than 16 major shopping and restaurant facilities, including Hakata Hankyu, Amu Plaza, Bayside Place, Canal City, Tenjin Chikagai, will offer a range of discounts (5~10% off), special gifts for shoppers, or sell limited products and fukubukuro (fortune bags). There are also hospitality events on Feb. 1 and 2, such as airport greetings, guided walking tours in English, and Open Top Bus tours in English and Korean for just ¥500. To take part, find shops and restaurants with the “Fukuoka Welcome Campaign” mark and present your passport or other ID to receive the special offer (offers vary by shop). All shops and restaurants participating in the Fukuoka Welcome Campaign are also joining the Japan Shopping Festival being held in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka until February 28, 2014. For more details about Fukuoka Welcome Campaign and participating shops, check the official website.
• 1/15 (Wed.) ~ 2/9 (Sun.)
• Fukuoka City
• http://yokanavi.com/welcomecampaign/
