{"id":171841,"date":"2025-06-30T18:26:39","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T09:26:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?p=171841&lang=en"},"modified":"2025-06-30T19:43:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T10:43:10","slug":"fukuokacanadaday2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/fukuokacanadaday2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada Day Fukuoka 2025 \u2013 Photo Highlights & Party Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"

After a six-year wait, nearly 300 enthusiastic guests reunited at Maizuru BBQ Koen for an unforgettable day celebrating Canadian cuisine, culture, and connections under sunny skies.<\/em><\/p>\n

Wow! What a day\u2014it\u2019s been six long years since our last Fukuoka Canada Day Party, but we\u2019re thrilled to be back, and it was better than ever. Under bright blue skies, a sold-out crowd of just under 300 guests filled 28 tents, the deck lounge, and the huge Canadian-style tipi at Maizuru BBQ Koen near Ohori Park.<\/p>\n

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The venue was perfect: spacious tents set among shady trees, with plenty of room for kids to roam. Canadian flags fluttered against green trees and clear skies, adding a vivid splash of red and white to the scenic location.<\/p>\n

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Our guests were as diverse as Canada itself, coming from Nova Scotia to British Columbia and everywhere in between, plus international friends from Switzerland, Zimbabwe, China, France, Germany, Peru, and of course, our wonderful Japanese fans of Canada.<\/p>\n

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Special guests included Alex Chen, Counsellor (Agriculture) and Trade Commissioner from the Embassy of Canada, and Manubi, the lovable mascot from Manulife Insurance, who joined a lively group of over 48 colleagues enjoying BBQ on the lounge deck.<\/p>\n

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Canadian tunes filled the air, with a chilled playlist setting the mood. But the musical highlight was Toshi<\/a>, whose live solo electric guitar performance delighted everyone.<\/p>\n

A big thank you to the fantastic people who made this event special:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Travis and his daughter Sara from Canada Kitchen<\/a> for their delicious poutine and Canada Dry Ginger Ale.
\n\u2022 Asako-san<\/span> and her amazing selection of Canadian wines and ciders from Hachi Yon Labo<\/a>.
\n\u2022 Hiroshi Aoyagi of Kadoya Seika Shokai for his Fredrich\u2019s Wildflower Honey<\/a> booth.
\n\u2022 Komiya-san of One Dot Muffin<\/a> for scrumptious Montreal-style muffins.
\n\u2022 Melissa and Ryo of BLOOMIN\u2019 KIDS<\/a> for bringing smiles to kids and adults alike with their face and body painting.<\/p>\n

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Special appreciation also goes out to:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Hiroshi Aoyagi of Nitto Shoji Ltd.<\/a> for generously providing lobster and mussels.
\n\u2022 Seaborn Japan<\/a> for supplying delicious smoked salmon.
\n\u2022 S Foods<\/a> for their outstanding Canadian pork and beef.
\n\u2022 Canada Beef International Institute<\/a> for their ongoing support.
\n\u2022 Fukuoka Canada Society<\/a> for their participation and support.
\n\u2022 Micaela, for her invaluable assistance both behind the scenes and on stage. (IG: @mikaeradesu<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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Lucky Draw Sponsors:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Maple Nouveau by Mick<\/a> \u2013 Two lucky winners received bottles of Maple Nouveau!
\n\u2022 One-night stay at LIBERATED HOTEL Haruyoshi Kaichi<\/a>.
\n\u2022 1 pair of tickets to Osaka Expo 2025 (courtesy of the Embassy of Canada to Japan).
\n\u2022 A box of 5 freshly made Montreal-style muffins (courtesy of ONE DOT Muffin<\/a>).
\n\u2022 5 stylish Canadian-themed tote bags (courtesy of the Canadian Government Trade Office).
\n\u2022 5 packs of premium 125 ml maple syrup (courtesy of the Canadian Government Trade Office).
\n\u2022 Tickets to Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition FUKUOKA<\/a> from KBC.
\n\u2022 2 pounds of PEI mussels courtesy of Nitto Shoji Ltd.<\/a><\/p>\n

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And heartfelt thanks to the Canadian Government Trade Office in Fukuoka and the Embassy of Canada to Japan for their continued support and encouragement.<\/p>\n

Fukuoka Canada Day is officially back! Keep an eye out for next year\u2019s event\u2014or maybe even sooner!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Stay connected by following Fukuoka Now on Facebook<\/a>, visiting our website<\/a>, or better yet, subscribe to our free weekly newsletter here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Photo Gallery – 70 more photos!<\/strong>
\nSee more photos from the event HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

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