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\nEvent 1 ::: Emi Meyer \u201cOn The Road\u201d Tour<\/a> <\/strong>6\/1(Fri.) @ Gate\u2019s 7
\nPopular singer\/songwriter Emi Meyer comes to Fukuoka this weekend! Born in Kyoto and raised in Seattle, Emi\u2019s bi-cultural heritage shines through in her music. In addition to 3 solo albums, Emi is known as the artist behind popular songs of many TV commercials, including \u201cGogo no Kocha (Afternoon Tea)\u201d for Kirin Beverage Company and \u201cDocomodake\u201d for NTT DOCOMO. Emi will perform at Gate\u2019s 7 on June 1 (Fri.) as part of current tour \u201cOn The Road\u201d.
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Event 2 ::: Hanmaeum Festival in Fukuoka<\/a> <\/strong>6\/2 (Sat.) @ Fureai Hiroba, Fukuoka City Hall. Event 3 ::: <\/strong>Tea Ceremony<\/a><\/strong> 6\/2 (Sat.) @ Tochoji Temple Event 4 ::: Noco Noco Rock<\/a><\/strong> 6\/2 (Sat.) @ Noko Camp Ground Event 5 ::: La Fiesta<\/a><\/strong> 6\/3 (Sun.) @ JR Kyushu Hall 9F Event 6 ::: Yame Firefly Festival<\/a><\/strong> Ongoing ~ 6\/10 @ Yame City
\nearn more about Korea- one of Fukuoka\u2019s closest neighbours- this weekend! The Korean Consulate is holding an event from 11:00~17:00 on Jun. 2 (Sat.) called \u201cHanmaeum Festival in Fukuoka\u201d, at Fureai Hiroba, Fukuoka City Hall. The festival\u2019s attractions include Korean performances of K-Pop dance, Japanese traditional dance and Korean music. Food lovers will enjoy the \u201cKorea vs. Japan Food Battle\u201d, with categories including: kimchi vs Japanese pickles, jijim vs okonomiyaki, hotteok vs umegae-mochi and more! Kumamoto Prefecture\u2019s popular mascot Kumamon will also be present, and there are cultural activities such as Korean cooking class, traditional costume trials and Korean traditional games.
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\nExperience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony at the famous Tochoji temple, as part of the Kukai Gekijo festival. The tea ceremony will be hosted by radio DJ TOGGY and instruction will be given by Sokyo Shimura- a professor of Urasenke. The ceremony runs from 13:00~15:00, and all participants receive an original tea cup memento. Reservations necessary.
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\nOutdoor music festival Noco Noco Rock comes to Nokonoshima on June 2nd! Enjoy a day of sun, music and friends at the ideal festival location- the \u201cNoko Camp Ground\u201d. Gates open 12:00, acts from 13:00. The lineup features Coronco 3, Tennis Court, Maki Nagayama & Takayuki Ishii and more!
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\nPresented by popular local Mexican restaurant Elborracho, we recommend you visit this lively festival on an empty stomach! Featuring live Mariachi musicians, Mexican dancers, Lucha Libre Mexican professional wrestling and of course Mexican food including tacos, burrito, Mexican beer and tequila!
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\nYame city\u2019s annual firefly festival is underway! Until June 10, you can browse the food stalls selling local products as countless fireflies color the night sky. Recommended firefly viewing time is from 20:00~21:00. The festival is happening across Yame, in such areas as Kuroki, Tachibana, Jyoyo, Hoshino. Note: parking is limited and the streets in Yame are narrow, so it\u2019s a good idea to carpool with friends. See the breathtaking sight of Yame\u2019s fireflies.
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