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\nSelected news topics by Fukuoka Now from Fukuoka\u2019s Shisei Dayori.<\/p>\n
\nSelected news topics by Fukuoka Now from Fukuoka\u2019s Shisei Dayori.<\/p>\n
First Sunrise<\/strong> Monet Exhibition <\/strong> Fukuoka Art Museum to Undergo Renovations<\/strong> Social Security and Tax Numbers to Go into Use in January<\/strong> Hakataza in 2016<\/strong> Electricity Market Deregulation to Begin in April<\/strong> \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014
\nMany people in Japan like to view the first sunrise of the New Year as it is considered auspicious. Popular viewing spots in Fukuoka include: (1) Fukuoka Tower observation deck (5:30~21:00; Fee: \u00a5800): Enjoy mochi pounding and zenzai (mochi and red bean soup). (2) Shikanoshima Shiomi Park observation deck (968-1 Shikanoshima, Higashi-ku; Altitude: 70m): Watch the sun rise over Uminonakamichi. (3) Forest City Aburayama observation deck (855-1 Hibaru, Minami-ku; Altitude: 347m): Parking lot is open free of charge from 6:00 on New Year’s Day. (4) Mt. Atago (2-7-1 Atago, Nishi-ku; Altitude: 68m): From Atago Shrine, watch the sun rise over the Genkai Sea and Fukuoka Tower. The sun is predicted to rise at 7:20 on New Year\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n![\"sunrise](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/sunrise-small.jpg?resize=400%2C269\")
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\nAn exhibition of works by Claude Monet, the French-born master of impressionism, from Marmottan Monet Museum commences on Dec. 22. It also features some of Monet\u2019s belongings, including his favorite eyeglasses and his palette. For a limited time from Feb. 4, visitors can also view Impression, Sunrise, which is being shown in Kyushu for the first time. Dates: 12\/22~2\/21; Closed: 12\/28~1\/1, 1\/4, 1\/12, 1\/18, 1\/25, 2\/1. Admission: General \u00a51,500, Students (HS and above) \u00a51,000, Students (JHS and under) \u00a5500<\/p>\n
\nOn Aug. 31, 2016, the museum will close for 2.5 years to undergo major renovations. Opened in 1979, the museum was designed by Kunio Maekawa, an apprentice to Le Corbusier and flag-bearer of modernist Japanese architecture. The exterior will remain as is, with renovations focusing on expanding and upgrading the exhibit spaces. The museum is slated to reopen in March 2019.<\/p>\n![\"fn205](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/fn205-city-bulletin_museum-small.jpg?resize=400%2C231\")
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\nThe Social Security and Tax Number (aka My Number) is a 12-digit personal ID number that the national government recently issued to every resident of Japan. If you have not received your number yet, please contact the national hotline (0570-08-1102 (English\/Chinese\/Korean), weekdays 8:30~17:15 (Closed: 12\/29~1\/3)). Starting in January, you will need your number for social security and taxes. If you need to undertake government procedures that require your personal number, you will need to present your My Number Notification Card or a Certificate of Residence containing your number together with a form of photo ID.<\/p>\n![\"MyNumber](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/MyNumber-small.jpg?resize=400%2C299\")
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\n2016 proves to be a big year for Kyushu\u2019s largest performance hall. Feb.: Special kabuki <\/em>performance by Bando Tamasaburo; Apr.: Super Kabuki II presents<\/em> One Piece; May: Takarazuka Revue; June: Hakataza Grand Kabuki<\/em>; Nov.: Hanagata Kabuki<\/em> …and many more! To purchase tickets, visit the Hakataza homepage (http:\/\/www.hakataza.co.jp\/<\/a>).<\/p>\n![\"fn205](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/fn205-city-bulletin-hakataza-small.jpg?resize=400%2C268\")
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\nStarting in April, households and businesses will be able to choose their electricity provider and select from different rate plans. Beware of misinformation and carefully listen to the explanations of the national government and power providers. <\/p>\n
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\nFukuoka Shisei Dayori is City Hall\u2019s official magazine published bi-weekly on 1st and 15th of each month 23 times per year. It\u2019s available in Japanese online too. Consider using it for Japanese study! \u3075\u304f\u304a\u304b\u5e02\u653f\u3060\u3088\u308a Website: www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp\/shisei\/kouhou-hodo\/shiseidayori\/ <\/a> <\/p>\n