The rare opportunity to study and participate in Noh drama is now being offered for foreigners in Fukuoka. With the help of an English interpreter, interested individuals can learn traditional Noh dance, song, and musical instruments from professional performers at the Ohori-Koen Noh Theater. Students will even be able to demonstrate their new skills at a formal performance on January 31st, 2010. Several foreigners have already expressed interest in aiming for this performance, so be sure to join them! The class meets every other Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:30 p.m. There is no charge except for a ¥3,000 rental fee for tabi socks and an ogi fan. Send a fax to Ms. Harumi Yamaoka at 092-541-3612 (for non-Japanese speakers), or call her at 090-5479-3780.
Wai Wai Taiko Club
For over a decade now, Wai Wai Taiko Club have been creating an impressive racket in their rehearsal space in the center of Kokura, Kitakyushu City. Group instructor Mouri-sensei and his wife Kayo are always happy to see foreigners come along and the club already has quite an internationalflavor with members from the U.S.A., Australia, India, Great Britain, Ireland and Japan, of course. Practice takes place every week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 19:00~21:00 and club membership is ¥1,000 per month. Because of its subterranean location, you have to phone the number below to get in. Don’t be put off, though, as Wai Wai offers a great opportunity to enjoy a unique slice of Japanese culture in a friendly and welcomingenvironment. Email: mouri@bronze.ocn.ne.jp
Healthy & Tasty Buffet
Hennah and Natalia are university students from Cologne, Germany and currently studying Japanese at Genki Jacs. As students they live on a budget and really appreciate a good deal, especially a tasty one! The two are now raving about Cafe La Boheme’s “Healthy Buffet Dinner”. For just ¥1,480 they had a choice of one of ten pastas, one handmadedessert and then access to the free salad bar, buffet of five varieties of tapas, daily soup, soft drinks and chiffon cake with yogurt and toppings. What a spread! Available between 17:30~22:00(L.O. 21:00), Cafe La Boheme, 6F Tenjin Luce, 2-3-24 Tenjin, Chuo-ku. 092-737-2601
Sunset Live 2009 – Report
2009 won’t be remembered as the hottest summer in history – but anyone who attended sunset Live this year knows it was one of the hottest events of the year. Blessed with three days of sunny weather and great music – it was Fukuoka “style” at it’s best. We’ve posted hundreds of photos online – check them out and don’t miss Sunset Live next year.
