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Fukuoka City\u2019s fashion industry is in the spotlight from March 2 ~ April 7. <\/em>
\nDuring Fashion Week Fukuoka 2013, you can expect sales from all of your favourite shops in Tenjin and Hakata, along with a great lineup of fashion events and seminars. The concept behind the event is to attract stylish visitors from both Kyushu and abroad, creating a buzz around Fukuoka\u2019s fashion. There are plenty of events, a stamp rally and bargains to delight in across March, and Fukuoka Now staff have selected a few of the highlights below. <\/p>\n

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\nFashion Week Fukuoka 2013 (FWF)<\/strong>
\n\u2022 3\/2 (Sat) ~ 4\/7 (Sun)
\n\u2022 http:\/\/www.fwf.jp\/<\/a>\t<\/p>\n

FASHION WEEK FUKUOKA 2013 HIGHLIGHTS<\/strong>
\n———FWF 13 EVENTS————————–<\/strong>
\nFashion Week Fukuoka 2013 Opening Event:<\/strong> 3\/1 (Fri.), 18:00~
\nFWF 13 kicks off on Friday 3\/1 at Solaria Plaza. The launch event includes opening speeches, a fashion show and live performance by Japanese hip hop duo CREAM. Special guest appearance by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu!
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\n\u2022 3\/1 (Fri.), 18:00~
\n\u2022 1F Zefa at Solaria Plaza
\n\u2022 http:\/\/www.solariaplaza.com\/2013-02PresentPremium\/?PHPSESSID=rtabbhr1sofjed88opft27qha2<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nClothes Recycle Project:<\/strong> 3\/8 (Fri.)~ 11 (Mon.)
\nTenjin Core will collect your unwanted clothes and give you \u00a5500! When you donate your clothes, you\u2019ll receive a \u00a5500 coupon that you can use when making a purchase over \u00a55,000 in Tenjin Core. There is a limit of 5 items per person, and all recycled items should be washed. The following items are not accepted: belts, underwear, nightwear, uniforms, scarves and stained items. A great chance to recycle and clear space in your wardrobe for shopping!
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\n\u2022 3\/8 (Fri.)~ 11 (Mon.) 11:00~20:00
\n\u2022 5F Tenjin Core
\n\u2022 http:\/\/www.tenjincore.com\/event201302-smile\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nPiece of Peace Lego Exhibition:<\/strong> 3\/13 (Wed.) ~ 4\/1 (Mon.)
\nThis Lego exhibition, titled \u201cPiece of Peace\u201d, uses the iconic construction toy to create replicas of 40 World Heritage locations from 27 countries! Models include Mont Saint Michel, the Statue of Liberty and Himeji Castle. The impressive models will be displayed at two venues in Tenjin across March. Don\u2019t miss it!
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\n\u2022 Adult: \u00a5400, ES: \u00a5200, Under ES: Free
\n\u2022 Venue 1: PARCO Factory (Fukuoka PARCO 8F) 10:00 ~ 20:30
\n\u2022 Venue 2: Mitsubishi-jisho Artium (IMS 8F) 10:00 ~ 20:00
\n\u2022 http:\/\/www.pofp.jp\/exhibition\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n\u201cSnap Snap\u201d mini fashion studio:<\/strong> 3\/16 (Sat.) ~17 (Sun.)
\nA photo booth with professional photographer will be set up for two days at eeny meeny miny mo. Customers can have their photo taken for free. Later in the month, selected photos from the booth will be displayed at the venue in an exhibition.
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\n\u2022 3\/16 (Sat.)~17 (Sun.)
\n\u2022 eeny meeny miny mo
\n\u2022 http:\/\/www.em3.jp\/event\/index_snapsnap.html<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n5th Fukuoka Asia Collection 2013:<\/strong> 3\/24 (Sun.), 13:00~
\nReturning for its fifth year, this event promotes Fukuoka\u2019s fashion industry. Twenty-seven local apparel businesses and brands will showcase their best casual spring clothing. Popular Kyushu model Suzanne will appear. She said she hoped the event would be good PR for Fukuoka\u2019s shops and the city. Other models include Moe Oshikiri, Yuri Ebihara, Yu Yamada and Ai Haruna.
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\n\u2022 Fukuoka Kokusai Center
\n\u2022 \u00a53,500~\u00a57,000 (avail. from outlets including convenience stores)
\n\u2022 092-272-1111
\n\u2022 2-2, Chikko Hon-machi, Hakata-ku
\n\u2022 http:\/\/www.fukuoka-asia-collection.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

See the full list of FWF 13 events here: http:\/\/www.fwf.jp\/schedule\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

———FWF 13 SEMINARS————————–<\/strong>
\nPick up some fashion tips from the pros at various seminars held during Fukuoka Fashion Week. Key speakers are noteworthy figures in the Japanese fashion world. Participation is free of charge. Here are two seminars we’ve selected, but you can see the full list here: http:\/\/www.fwf.jp\/schedule\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Mariko Suzuki w\/ special guest Misako Aoki:<\/strong> 3\/17 (Sun.) 14:00~15:00
\nMariko Suzuki (originally from Chiba Pref.) is the go-to-girl for Japan\u2019s Gothic and Lolita fashion subculture. Suzuki has been in the publishing business since 1998. She formerly edited fashion subculture magazines Kera, Kera Maniax, and in 2001 she launched spin-off magazine the \u201cGothic & Lolita Bible<\/a>\u201d (GLB). The GLB, which focuses on the Gothic and Lolita fashions, is now widely popular both in and outside of Japan. Suzuki will appear and give a lecture at Vivre Hall, joined by special guest Misako Aoki. Aoki, lolita model and nurse by trade, was appointed by Japan\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs as an official \u201cKawaii Ambassador\u201d with the duty of spreading Japanese popular culture to the world.
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\n\u2022 3\/17 (Sun.) 14:00 ~15:00
\n\u2022 Vivre Hall, 8F Vivre Tenjin
\n\u2022 Free (pre-registration required)
\n\u2022 http:\/\/www.vivre-shop.jp\/vivre\/pc\/info.php?SHOP=tenjin&NO=1<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nRei Shito\u2019s Street Fashion Tips:<\/strong> 3\/30 (Sat.) 14:00~15:30
\nRei Shito is undoubtedly Japan\u2019s most popular street fashion photographer. Her website STYLE from TOKYO<\/a> has gained worldwide attention. She takes pictures all over the world, but her photos are mainly of everyday Tokyo street fashion scenes, especially around Harajuku. Before she started her own blog, Shito worked at STREET\/FRUiTS\/TUNE, street fashion magazines in Japan, as a photographer and doing PR for several years. Don\u2019t miss this street snap\/fashion blogging lecture. Kyushu\u2019s NO!! magazine will also be present on the day, taking snaps to be published in their next issue (released 4\/20)
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\n\u2022 3\/30 (Sat.) 14:00~15:30
\n\u2022 Riverain Hall, B1F Hakata Riverain, Hakata
\n\u2022 Free (pre-registration required)<\/p>\n

***How to Apply:<\/strong> You can apply to attend the free seminars by email (fafashion@fukunet.or.jp), telephone (092-441-1119) or fax (092-441-1149). Remember to include the following details: Seminar of choice\/ Your name \/ Your address \/ Phone Number \/ Fax number \/ Email address \/ Your company or school name. Application will close when capacity is reached.<\/p>\n

See the full list of FWF 13 seminars here: http:\/\/www.fwf.jp\/schedule\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

———FWF 13 BARGAINS————————–<\/strong>
\nOne of the main draw cards of Fashion Week Fukuoka is the great sales that Fukuoka’s biggest retail shops hold! Here are some of the bargains you can enjoy in Tenjin and Hakata during FWF in March…<\/p>\n

3\/2 (Sat.) Vioro<\/a><\/strong>: 5% off all purchases made using VIORO card
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\n2-10-3 Tenjin, Chuo Ward,Fukuoka City
\nTel.: 092-771-1001<\/p>\n