Canal City Theater in Fukuoka was renamed Kraftia Theater on Oct. 1. The change follows Craftia’s acquisition of naming rights. The company was formerly known as Kyudenko and changed its own name on Oct. 1 last year. Actor and company brand ambassador Akari Takaishi attended an announcement event at a Canal City Hakata hotel. Craftia says it aims to support regional culture through the naming-rights agreement. Source: RKB News / TVQ News
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