{"id":75289,"date":"2012-06-27T13:07:28","date_gmt":"2012-06-27T04:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=feature&p=25048"},"modified":"2017-06-13T12:23:42","modified_gmt":"2017-06-13T03:23:42","slug":"city-bulletin-july-2012","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/news\/city-bulletin-july-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"City Bulletin July 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Selected news topics by Fukuoka Now from Fukuoka\u2019s Shisei Dayori.<\/p>\n

Kanatake no Sato Park<\/strong>
\nUtilizing the beautiful natural environment of the area’s fields and mountain, a park has opened that allows city dwellers to come in contact with nature through farming. There’s a vineyard and orchards with mikan and chestnuts, enabling visitors to try cultivation, harvesting, and making jam. There is also a program for growing rice and vegetables. \u25cf1367 Kanatake, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City \u25cf April to September, 07:00~19:00; October to March, 08:00~18:00 \u25cf Closed December 29 to January 3 \u25cf Admission free<\/p>\n

Presenting Fukuoka’s Appeal through Film<\/strong>
\nThe Fukuoka Film Commission assists companies filming movies, TV shows, and commercials in the area to use the medium to improve Fukuoka’s name recognition and promote the film culture and industry. Citizens are welcome to become members and cooperate with local filming, so feel free to register.
\nwww.fukuoka-film.com<\/p>\n

Nagahama Fish Market Certification<\/strong>
\nThe Nagahama Fish Market will give pennants, stickers, and certification to those fishmongers and restaurants that buy seafood directly from them, and are registered for the campaign. Those establishments will be placed on a map to quickly identify them on the market’s website. Access the site to discover where to dine on the freshest seafood.
\nwww.nagahamafish.jp<\/p>\n

\u00a51,000 Sea Cruise!<\/strong>
\nFukuoka City is operating summer sea cruises that sail from the Hakata Docks and pass by Island City, Shikanoshima, Nokonoshima, Marinoa, Seaside Momochi, and Nishi Park before returning to the dock. \u25cfDates: Friday to Sunday, July 20~August 31; August 13~15 \u25cf Time: 07:10~20:30. \u25cf Assembly point: Waiting area by the Bayside Place docks (13-6 Chikko-honmachi, Hakata-ku) \u25cfTickets \u00a51,000 (including JHS students); age one to primary school \u00a5500; one child younger than primary school age admitted free with parent \u25cf Application starts July 2 at ship office, (291-1085) from 09:00~18:00; 17:00 for same day \u25cf Limit of 160 passengers per cruise<\/p>\n

Tent at \u201cAnimal Port Plaza\u201d<\/strong>
\nThere’s a new dome-style tent where dog owners can bring their pet for a walk or to play. It’s open during regular weekday hours, plus from 10:00~16:00 on Saturday July 7 and 14, and Sunday July 22 and 29. \u25cf Eastern Animal Control Center, 5-10-1 Kamata, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City (691-0131) \u25cf Free <\/p>\n

Yipee! For FREE! <\/strong><\/p>\n

Kagura Performance at Tashima Shrine<\/strong>
\nKagura, a traditional ceremony is presented at the Tashima Hachiman shrine in supplication for a good harvest and sound health. It\u2019s a rare opportunity to see a live performance of kagura in Fukuoka, an intangible cultural property of our city. \u25cfTashima Hachiman Shrine, 4-3-19 Tashima, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka \u25cf July 14 \u25cf 15:00~18:30 \u25cf Free <\/p>\n

For more Information
\nFukuoka City Bulletin<\/strong>
\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

Originally published in Fukuoka Now Magazine (fn163, July 2012<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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