An event showcasing Fukuoka as the “Capital of Kyushu” will be held at the 14th Japan Expo, one of the world’s largest exhibitions of Japanese pop culture, in Paris from July 4~7. This will be Fukuoka City’s second time at the Expo in as many years, but this year it was selected for a special exhibit highlighting one of Japan’s cities. Fukuoka was chosen for its “compact size, livability and efforts to promote its video game and music industries.” Fukuoka’s booth will promote tourism and industry and include a Hakata-ori textiles display. The expo will also feature local mascots from nine cities in Japan, including Kumamoto’s own Kumamon. Source: Nishinippon Shimbun, June 7 , Official HP: http://www.japan-expo.com/en/
