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<\/p>\nThursday Gathering returns to its new home at ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. for the second time\u2014and 22nd edition overall. This week\u2019s event features a special lineup highlighting international collaboration, design, and local tradition.<\/p>\n
Guests from CIC Tokyo will join to share how they use the CIC innovation ecosystem, offering insight into how startups, corporations, and public institutions collaborate. Other sessions include a deep dive into Nordic design and wellbeing culture, and a panel discussion with traditional pottery artisans from Fukuoka\u2019s Toho Village.
\nThe event is free to attend, but registration is required.<\/p>\n
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Date and Time: <\/strong>Thursday, May 15, 2025, 16:00 to 20:00 16:00 \u2013 16:50 17:00 \u2013 17:15 17:30 \u2013 18:20 18:30 \u2013 19:20 Organized by Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka Thursday Gathering returns to its new home at ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. for the second time\u2014and 22nd edition overall…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29305,"featured_media":170908,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[],"class_list":["post-170907","event","type-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","location-tenjin","event-type-community","event-type-seminar","en-US"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event\/170907","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=170907"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/170908"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=170907"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=170907"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nLocation<\/strong>: ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. 6F Sky Lobby<\/a>
\nAdmission<\/strong>: Free (registration required)
\nRegistration and details:<\/strong>
\nhttps:\/\/venturecafefukuoka.org\/event\/thursday-gathering-22-nordic-desin<\/a><\/p>\nEvent sessions (in-person only):<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nThe Nordic Design Innovation Cafe<\/strong>
\nA caf\u00e9-style talk exploring Finnish design, culture, and lifestyle through the lens of wellbeing and human-centered values. Hosted by Finnish and Japanese creatives.
\nhttps:\/\/venturecafefukuoka.org\/sessions\/the-nordic-design-innovation-cafe\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nHow to Enjoy Thursday Gathering<\/strong>
\nAn introduction for first-time attendees. Learn how to get involved and what makes the weekly gatherings unique.
\nhttps:\/\/venturecafefukuoka.org\/sessions\/how-to-enjoy-thursday-gathering-22\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nHow to Enjoy CIC \u2013 Featuring CIC Tokyo Members<\/strong>
\nMembers from CIC Tokyo will share firsthand stories about the collaborations and innovations happening within the CIC community.
\nhttps:\/\/venturecafefukuoka.org\/sessions\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nCrafted in Fukuoka \u2013 Potters of Toho Village<\/strong>
\nA conversation with local artisans about the craft, culture, and future of Koishiwara and Takatori pottery. Includes participation from Fukuoka Prefectural Government.
\nhttps:\/\/venturecafefukuoka.org\/sessions\/crafed-in-fukuoka<\/a><\/p>\n
\nLanguages: Japanese and\/or English (varies by session)
\nAll sessions are in-person only. Pre-registration required via the event website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"