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\nDate and Time: Thursday, July 23, 2026, 16:00 to 20:00
\nLocation: ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. 6F SKYLOBBY
\nAdmission: Free (registration required)
\nRegistration & details: Event website<\/a> (Japanese)<\/p>\n
Event Highlights (In-person only):<\/h3>\n
16:00 – 16:50 16:00 – 20:00 17:00 – 17:15 17:30 – 18:15 17:30 – 18:20 18:30 – 19:20 Organized by Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka<\/strong> Discover how technology, music, and creativity are shaping the future of entertainment at Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka. This week\u2019s Thursday Gathering features startup innovation…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30292,"featured_media":178685,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[],"class_list":["post-178684","event","type-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","location-chuo-ku","location-fukuoka-city","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\/178684","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\/30292"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=178684"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/178685"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=178684"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=178684"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n Oshi Culture x ROUND1: New Ways to Enjoy Spo-cha<\/strong>
\n ROUND1 Japan joins forces with startups from Fukuoka Prefecture to explore the next generation of entertainment experiences. Three innovative companies will present ideas that combine AR, Web3, and immersive technology to create new ways to enjoy Spo-cha through Japan\u2019s growing oshi culture. The session concludes with a live Q&A on the future of entertainment and digital transformation.
\n More info: Event website<\/a><\/p>\n
\n Networking<\/strong>
\n Meet entrepreneurs, innovators, creators, and community members throughout the evening. Enjoy up to three complimentary beers or soft drinks while connecting with fellow participants, speakers, and guest presenters in Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka\u2019s relaxed networking space. It\u2019s an ideal opportunity to continue conversations after sessions and spark new collaborations.<\/p>\n
\n How to Enjoy Thursday Gathering<\/strong>
\n New to Thursday Gathering? This interactive introduction explains Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka\u2019s mission of \u201cConnecting Innovators to Make Things Happen,\u201d how the community works, and how to get the most out of the weekly gathering.<\/p>\n
\n Meetup for Thursday Gathering Beginners!<\/strong>
\n Designed especially for first-time visitors, this session introduces the Venture Caf\u00e9 community and provides an opportunity for newcomers to meet one another before exploring the rest of the evening\u2019s program.<\/p>\n
\n Music Easily Crosses Borders: The Fukuoka Music City Council\u2019s Initiatives<\/strong>
\n The Fukuoka Music City Council promotes the local music industry and music-driven city development through a range of initiatives. This session spotlights BEYONDERS, an international collaborative songwriting project connecting musicians in Fukuoka with artists overseas. Fukuoka singer-songwriter Momoko Iwasaki joins remotely to share her experience collaborating with musicians from Northern England and discuss the creative process behind the project.
\n More info: Event website<\/a><\/p>\n
\n Fukuoka Music Month 2026 Kickoff Event<\/strong>
\nFukuoka Music Month brings together the city\u2019s major live music events every September, showcasing Fukuoka as a city where every week is a celebration of music. Representatives from the seven participating organizations will introduce this year\u2019s highlights.
\nThe second half features a special conversation between Tony Elison, Representative Director of Spotify Japan, and Kenjiro Fukamachi, Chairman of the Fukuoka Music Month Organizing Committee. Together they will discuss this year\u2019s collaboration, Spotify\u2019s vision for the future of music, and upcoming initiatives.
\n More info: Event website<\/a><\/p>\n
\nLanguages: Japanese and\/or English (varies by session)
\nAll sessions are in-person only. Pre-registration required via the event website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"