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\nDate and Time: Thursday, October 29, 2026, 16:00 to 20:00
\nLocation: ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. 6F SKYLOBBY
\nAdmission: Free (registration required)
\nRegistration & details: Event website<\/a><\/p>\n
Event Highlights (In-person only):<\/h3>\n
16:00 \u2013 16:50 16:00 \u2013 20:00 17:00 \u2013 17:15 17:30 \u2013 18:15 17:30 \u2013 18:20 18:30 \u2013 19:20 Organized by Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka<\/strong> What would make Fukuoka a safer place for women to start and run businesses? And how will Tenjin\u2019s office market adapt to growing competition? Thursday Gathering #91 brings both questions into focus…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30292,"featured_media":180497,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[],"class_list":["post-180496","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\/180496","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=180496"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/180497"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=180496"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=180496"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nBloom Fukuoka: Protecting Women Entrepreneurs, Session 1<\/strong>
\nDrawing on a survey of aspiring and established women entrepreneurs in Fukuoka Prefecture, this open discussion examines harassment, suspected scams and gaps in support. Entrepreneurs, business partners and supporters will consider how to prevent problems, where to seek help and what needs to change so women can pursue business opportunities with confidence.
\nMore info: Event program<\/a><\/p>\n
\nNetworking<\/strong>
\nMeet fellow participants, session speakers and potential collaborators throughout the afternoon and evening. Continue a discussion after a session or join a new conversation over a drink, with up to three complimentary beers or soft drinks available per person. Networking is in Japanese and English.
\nMore info: Event program<\/a><\/p>\n
\nHow to Enjoy Thursday Gathering<\/strong>
\nGet a quick introduction to Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka\u2019s weekly gathering and the community behind it. This interactive session explains its mission, how to get involved and how meeting people from different backgrounds can lead to new ideas and collaborations.
\nMore info: Event program<\/a><\/p>\n
\nMeetup for Thursday Gathering Beginners<\/strong>
\nNew to Thursday Gathering? Meet other first-time participants and learn how to make the most of the Venture Caf\u00e9 community. This informal introduction offers an easy starting point for making connections and getting involved. Held in a 7F CIC Fukuoka meeting room.
\nMore info: Event program<\/a><\/p>\n
\nBloom Fukuoka: Protecting Women Entrepreneurs, Session 2<\/strong>
\nThe second session addresses the same urgent themes: preventing harassment and suspected scams, improving access to advice and building a safer environment for women entrepreneurs. Participants will explore what business owners, their partners and support organizations can each do to turn the survey findings into practical action.
\nMore info: Event program<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTenjin\u2019s Office Battle: Competing in a Crowded Market<\/strong>
\nIs Tenjin getting too many offices? Representatives from four companies discuss a market reshaped by Tenjin Big Bang redevelopment, new office buildings and a growing range of shared workspaces. Drawing on their own experience, they will explore how offices distinguish themselves, what tenants value and where community and startups fit into the business.
\nMore info: Event program<\/a><\/p>\n
\nLanguages: Primarily Japanese; networking in Japanese and English
\nAll sessions are in-person only. Advance registration required via the event website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"