{"id":138830,"date":"2021-02-16T13:59:56","date_gmt":"2021-02-16T04:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=event&#038;p=138830&#038;lang=en"},"modified":"2021-02-16T13:59:56","modified_gmt":"2021-02-16T04:59:56","slug":"24th-kurume-kasuri-ai-ai-deai-indigo-love-encounter-festival","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/24th-kurume-kasuri-ai-ai-deai-indigo-love-encounter-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"24th Kurume Kasuri Ai, Ai, Deai (Indigo, Love, Encounter) Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kurume Kasuri Ai, Ai, Deai (Indigo, Love, Encounter) Festival is returning for its 24th edition. This is one of Japan\u2019s largest festivals to focus on the traditional textile of Kurume. Approximately twenty four manufacturers and wholesalers set up stalls offering a variety of Kurume <em>kasuri<\/em> products on sales, attracting numerous fans of <em>kasuri<\/em> annually! Browse for clothes, accessories, fabrics, clothing scraps and more. The festival is also a good chance to see Kurume kasuri clothes up close worn by visitors and exhibitors alike. Due to the influence of COVID-19, the new works display and fashion show have been canceled. However the venue will be open with measures taken to prevent the spread of the virus.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118552\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ai-ai-kurume-kasuri-mar-2018-157.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ai-ai-kurume-kasuri-mar-2018-157.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ai-ai-kurume-kasuri-mar-2018-157.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ai-ai-kurume-kasuri-mar-2018-157.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ai-ai-kurume-kasuri-mar-2018-157.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Free Shuttle Bus to Venue<br \/>\nJR Kurume Station Express Bus Stop \u2192 Nishitetsu Kurume (Stop 0) \u2192 Venue\/Jibasan Kurume<br \/>\n*Buses run every 20 min. over the course of the morning.<br \/>\n*The first bus leaves at 9:20 from JR Kurume Station each morning.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 3\/20 (Sat.) ~ 3\/21 (Sun.)<br \/>\n\u2022 10:00~16:00<br \/>\n\u2022 Free entry<br \/>\n\u2022 Jibasan Kurume<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/XR2vMQYfZXCtBrHC6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5-8-5 Higashiaikawa, Kurume City, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"tel:0942-44-3701\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">0942-44-3701<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> The situation regarding the spread of the COVID-19 virus changes daily. Please follow local authorities&#8217; advice by practicing social distancing, wearing masks, and following other recommended guidelines. By sharing information about events and places to go, Fukuoka Now is NOT encouraging unsafe practices. Practice safe behavior for yourself and others.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118553\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ai-ai-kurume-kasuri-mar-2018-179.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ai-ai-kurume-kasuri-mar-2018-179.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ai-ai-kurume-kasuri-mar-2018-179.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ai-ai-kurume-kasuri-mar-2018-179.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ai-ai-kurume-kasuri-mar-2018-179.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118550\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ai-ai-kurume-kasuri-mar-2018-102.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ai-ai-kurume-kasuri-mar-2018-102.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ai-ai-kurume-kasuri-mar-2018-102.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ai-ai-kurume-kasuri-mar-2018-102.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ai-ai-kurume-kasuri-mar-2018-102.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118549\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ai-ai-kurume-kasuri-mar-2018-096.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ai-ai-kurume-kasuri-mar-2018-096.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ai-ai-kurume-kasuri-mar-2018-096.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ai-ai-kurume-kasuri-mar-2018-096.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ai-ai-kurume-kasuri-mar-2018-096.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118548\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ai-ai-kurume-kasuri-mar-2018-084.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ai-ai-kurume-kasuri-mar-2018-084.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ai-ai-kurume-kasuri-mar-2018-084.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ai-ai-kurume-kasuri-mar-2018-084.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ai-ai-kurume-kasuri-mar-2018-084.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kurume Kasuri Ai, Ai, Deai (Indigo, Love, Encounter) Festival is returning for its 24th edition. This is one of Japan\u2019s largest festivals to focus on the traditional textile of Kurume. Approximately&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29305,"featured_media":118552,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[],"class_list":["post-138830","event","type-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","location-kurume","event-type-culture","event-type-exhibition","event-type-shopping","en-US"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event\/138830","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/event"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29305"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=138830"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/118552"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=138830"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=138830"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}