Fukuoka is abuzz with plenty of cultural events this month: there’s the Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale (FT5) which brings over 40 artists from 21 countries and regions to Fukuoka, Nakasu Jazz festival with top-class live jazz artists, and Focus on Asia International Film Festival, part of Fukuoka Asian Party – which brings together various Asian cultural, academic and art events and attractions in Fukuoka every September. Suffice to say, culture nerds will not go hungry this September in Fukuoka. Speaking of hunger, we tamed ours with slow cooked sirloin steak at Congrats Hakata this month, where you’ll find great taste and big portions. Meanwhile, we talked to Fukuoka’s piano man, Darrell Smith, who launches a new CD this month. Finally, we open submissions for visual artists and performers to take part in our next big international event Creative Community happening Nov. 8 at JR Kyushu Hall. If you’re an artist in Kyushu, don’t miss this chance to gain recognition and exposure. This month’s cover models are three of the FT5 artists, Prilla Tania, Mehreen Murtaza and Agi Chen. Read our interviews with the three international artists online.
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Feature: Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale 2014
Gourmet: Congrats Hakata
In Fukuoka: Darrell Smith
Event: Creative Community
Fukuoka City Bulletin: September 2014
Event: Sunset Live
Fukuoka Topics: Fukuoka Teams Up with Yokohama on This Year’s Asian Art Triennale