{"id":96868,"date":"2017-04-14T10:12:56","date_gmt":"2017-04-14T01:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?p=96868&lang=en"},"modified":"2017-04-14T10:12:56","modified_gmt":"2017-04-14T01:12:56","slug":"boatrace-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/boatrace-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Boat Race Fukuoka Event – May 13, 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Boat Race Fukuoka – Special event for tourists and international residents!
\n2017 May 13 (Sat.) 13:00~16:30 at Boat Race Fukuoka (15 minute walk from Tenjin Sta.)<\/p>\n

This is a rare opportunity to learn about and experience Boat Race. It\u2019s a highly competitive sport in which small but high-powered speed boats race around a water track. Spectators cheer on from the stands and also place wagers on the races. It\u2019s one of the few legal gambling activities in Japan. An English speaking guide will be on hand to explain everything to you throughout the event.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s definitely an unique slice of modern culture!<\/p>\n

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At this event, money is only required if you want to place some bets. Otherwise it is free of charge!<\/p>\n

Program includes:
\n\u2022 Lecture about how Boat Race Fukuoka works
\n\u2022 Tour of the pits
\n\u2022 Learn how to buy betting tickets
\n\u2022 Watch some races!<\/p>\n

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Extras for everyone who attends!
\n\u2022 Free entry ticket to Boat Race Fukuoka for your next visit.
\n\u2022 Boat Race Fukuoka original goods present.
\n\u2022 Chance to ride on a Pair Boat boat on June 4 (10 people selected by lottery). A Pair Boat is a two-seater race boat. If you are selected, you and a driver will zip around the course!<\/p>\n

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Notes
\nMinimum 20 years or older.
\nChildren can accompany but cannot buy betting tickets.
\nBuying betting tickets is optional. Cash required.
\nSpace limited, Participants decided by lottery.<\/p>\n

HOW TO APPLY (Free)
\nDeadline to apply: May 9, Tue. 13:00 Apply now!
\nWe will reply to everyone who applies by May 10, Wed. 18:00
\nSign up using this form: www.fukuoka-now.com\/boatrace-event
\nIf you are selected, you will be sent more details about meeting place and time by email<\/p>\n

Apply Here (free!)<\/strong>: https:\/\/goo.gl\/forms\/LltzXfZ7DDFLo6FQ2<\/a><\/p>\n

Learn more about Boat Race on these pages:<\/p>\n

Boat Race Fukuoka official website: http:\/\/www.boatrace-fukuoka.com\/modules\/lang\/?page=index_en_top<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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