{"id":175540,"date":"2026-01-20T14:27:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T05:27:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?p=175540&lang=en"},"modified":"2026-01-20T18:30:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T09:30:57","slug":"announcing-voices-of-fukuoka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/announcing-voices-of-fukuoka\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcing – Voices of Fukuoka (VoF)"},"content":{"rendered":"

A New Media & Community Project by Fukuoka Now<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Launching April 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

Voices of Fukuoka (VoF) is a year-round media and event project highlighting the people\u2014international and Japanese\u2014who are shaping Fukuoka\u2019s future.<\/p>\n

Produced by Fukuoka Now, VoF shares real stories through interviews, video content, podcasts, and live events. It documents Fukuoka\u2019s growing diversity while building practical connections between international residents, local communities, and businesses.<\/p>\n

VoF is designed to be both useful and human. By making international talent more visible and better understood, VoF supports local companies that employ\u2014or are considering hiring\u2014global staff, helping improve communication, recruitment, and retention. At the same time, it celebrates everyday lives, ambitions, and contributions, fostering a more confident, positive international community in Fukuoka.<\/p>\n

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Why VoF, Why Now<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Fukuoka is rapidly internationalizing. Global professionals, entrepreneurs, creators, and families are increasingly choosing the city, yet their experiences and contributions remain underrepresented in public conversation and business strategy.
\nAs immigration and global talent are debated nationally, VoF focuses on what is already working\u2014and how to inspire more of it:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Real examples of international contribution in Fukuoka
\n\u2022 The lived experiences of bilingual and globally minded professionals
\n\u2022 The role diversity plays in innovation, business growth, and social resilience
\nVoF exists to make these stories visible, credible, and useful\u2014and to create channels for interaction between people, companies, and communities.<\/p>\n

What VoF Will Produce<\/strong><\/h3>\n

VoF is a long-term platform with consistent output.<\/p>\n

Media<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Weekly interview features (approximately 50 per year), in English and Japanese
\n\u2022 Short-form video content for social platforms
\n\u2022 Long-form video podcast episodes<\/p>\n

Events<\/strong>
\n\u2022 VoF @ CIC Fukuoka: public panel discussions and networking events
\n\u2022 Annual VoF Awards Night: a gala recognizing outstanding international contributions to Fukuoka<\/p>\n

Who VoF Is For<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022 International professionals and bilingual locals
\n\u2022 Entrepreneurs, founders, and creators
\n\u2022 Corporate HR, management, and people-focused teams
\n\u2022 Local government and public institutions
\n\u2022 International professionals overseas considering relocation to Fukuoka<\/p>\n

Impact & Value<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For business<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Stronger employer branding for global recruitment and retention
\n\u2022 Better understanding of international employees\u2019 perspectives
\n\u2022 Credible visibility within Fukuoka\u2019s international professional ecosystem<\/p>\n

For government and community<\/strong>
\n\u2022 A visible record of successful international integration
\n\u2022 Human-centered stories supporting Fukuoka\u2019s global-city positioning
\n\u2022 Greater understanding, belonging, and collaboration across cultures<\/p>\n

Sponsorship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

VoF offers structured sponsorship opportunities for companies seeking a visible and meaningful way to support the healthy development of Fukuoka\u2019s international community.<\/p>\n

Sponsors can:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Demonstrate commitment to diversity, inclusion, and responsible growth
\n\u2022 Build awareness among highly skilled international professionals
\n\u2022 Share real examples of inclusive workplace practices
\n\u2022 Participate in VoF events and the annual Awards Night
\n\u2022 Engage directly with the VoF community through curated experiences
\nDetails are available on request.<\/p>\n

Launch Timeline<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Voices of Fukuoka launches in April 2026.
\nPre-launch collaborations and announcements are underway.
\nContact
\nFukuoka Now
\nvof@fukuoka-now.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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