Craftsmanship in Fukuoka

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No.278
December
2007
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(1)
(2)
3)
Craftsmanship
Traditional and Folk Art
in Fukuoka
(4)
What would be the most ideal souvenir to bring back
home from Japan? This month, we will introduce
some fine traditional crafts from Fukuoka, which are
filled with rich history and glazed with diverse
culture of the east.
Hakata Ningyo (Dolls)
Origin
Since long ago, Fukuoka has been greatly influenced by the culture
of China and other East Asian countries, and this has truly been
reflected in the formation of its traditional art such as “Hakata Dolls”
and “Hakata Ori (Textiles)”. From a recent archaeological research, it
was found that approximately 800 years ago during the Kamakura
period, the custom of enjoying biscuit-fired dolls began in the Chinese
quarters and shrines of Hakata and Kamakura.
The creation of Hakata Dolls first started in 1600, when Lord
Kuroda Nagamasa (1565-1623) moved to the country of Chikuzen
accompanied by many craftsmen. Following the rise of flourishing
skilled artisans in the late Edo period (1603-1867), many biscuit toys
have started to be sold in various locations all over Japan. And in the
Meiji Period, modern dolls were crafted and exhibited at the
international expositions in Paris and St. Louis. There, they received a
worldwide acclaim and were eventually exported overseas, and
became internationally known as “Hakata Dolls”̅one of the
representative dolls of Japan.
Currently, there are close to 100 artisans who are continuing to craft
the dolls with their fine traditional skills.
Types of Hakata Dolls
There are different kinds of themes expressed in Hakata Dolls
including a “beautiful women”, “Kabuki”, “Noh”, “warrior”, “child”,
and “seasonal festival”. The reason for this is due to the craftsmen’s
attitudes in actively incorporating new designs that parallel the trend,
while also learning various things from paintings and sculptures to
broaden their field of ideas.
How the Hakata Dolls are made
Now, we will begin learning how the Hakata Dolls are made with
the traditional craftsmanship. A doll maker certified by the Japanese
government will craft them individually by putting his heart and soul.
Ԙ Preparing the Clay: Clay, which has been extracted from
surrounding areas of Fukuoka, is dried, pulverized and refined
into the required consistency of Kaolin or Potter’s Clay before it
is carefully and diligently kneaded.
ԙ The Prototype: In order to create the artist’s design, the doll’s
head, torso, limbs etc are sculpted out of clay using either a
bamboo or boxwood spatula.
Ԛ The Mould: The mould is made from plaster around the
prototype. The figure of the doll is so
complicated that the mould is split into 㨪continued on page 2
Photos: Courtesies of (1) Takatori-Yaki, Mirakugama (2) Poppo-zen of Hakata-Magemono, Fukuoka
City Museum (3) Hakata-Basami, Takayanagi shop (4) Hakata Ori Goshoku Kenjo with hanazara and
dokko, Hakata-Ori Textile Industrial Association (5) Hakata Doll (Noh), Hakata-Ningyo Trade and
Industrial Cooperative Association
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(5)
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to January 3 (Thu).
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December 2007
FUKUOKA &
the WORLD
Statistics of Fukuoka City, December, 2007
Area: 340.60 km2 (as of October 1st, ‘04), Population (September ’07) : 1,372,840,
(Households: 642,514), Registered Foreigners (September ’07) : 20,405 (Households: 12,702),
Consumer Price Index (September ’07) : 100.3 (100 as of ‘05), Foreign Trade (million ¥,
September ’07) : Exports - 207,973 (Hakata Port - 126,589 / Fukuoka International Airport 81,384), Imports - 105,687 (Hakata Port - 61,640 / International Airport - 44,047) 㨪continued from page 1
numerous sections.
ԛ Making the Doll: Clay is firmly pushed with the fingers into the
plaster mould (made from the prototype), thus creating a perfect
replica of the original.
Ԝ Firing: Pine trees were used to fire the kiln in the past. Today,
electricity and gas are used instead.
ԝ Pigmentation: The skin of the then fired doll is painted with
chalk, and the kimono design, obi and other details of the figurine
are also painted on.
Ԟ Face: Using a special, fine brush for facial details, the lips, eyes
and eyebrows which give life to the Hakata Doll, are painted on
thus completing this work of art.
Hakata Ori
Origin
It is said that Hakata Ori first began in 1241, during the Kamakura
period, when Yazaemon Mitsuda, a merchant from Hakata, adopted
and brought back traditional crafting techniques from Nansong, China
upon returning to Japan. During his six-year stay abroad, he mastered
the techniques for making steamed bread, medicines, wheat noodles
(udon and soba), pottery and weaving textiles. Though he forwarded
his newly acquired skills to his people, he reserved the weaving
techniques only to himself and to his family; thus, Guangdong Ori
from Nansong was refined and handed down from generation to
generation within the Mistuda family. Later, the fabric incorporated
the name of its cradle, Hakata, and has since been recognized as
“Hakata Ori” to the mass.
㨪continued on page 3
News for Living
Applications for Nursery Service
of FY 2008 are Now Open
The application forms for nursery service
(both public and private) of FY 2008 are now
being distributed at nurseries and Welfare &
Nursing Care Insurance Section (Fukushi
Kaigo Hoken ka) of your local ward offices.
They must be returned to the offices (where
you picked up your application) by January
31st, 2008.
‫ ع‬Conditions of Application
The applicants must meet the conditions of
(1), (2) and (3):
(1) The child must be between 3 months old
and a preschooler’s age (usually 6 years
old).
(2) The guardian and the child must reside
in Fukuoka City.
(3) All the guardian under 65 years old must
meet one of the following conditions
from (a) to (g).
(a) Working outside for more than 4 hours a
day or 15days a month.
(b) Working at home (other than housekeeping) and away from their child for more
than 4 hours a day or 15 days a month.
(c) Pregnant, antepartum or postpartum
women (within the month, a month before or after the delivery).
(d) Having an illness, injury, or disability.
(e) Living with a spouse who has an illness
or mental and physical disability, and
who needs 24-hour care at home.
(f) Working for restoration of the damages
caused by natural disasters (i.e. earthquakes, storms, floods, fires, etc.)
(g) Under the condition equivalent to above
and must be admitted by the Director of
Welfare Section.
* If there are other guardians who can nurse
your child including your relatives, you are
not qualified to use this service.
‫ ع‬Required Documents
- Certificates proving the condition for not
being able to nurse your child. These may
include: employment certificate, doctor’s
certificate, etc.
- Certificate of residence showing the names
of all the parties who are living together.
- Certificates proving the amount of income
tax for FY 2007 such as gensen choshu hyo
Ḯᴰᓽ෼␿kakutei shinkoku sho ⏕ቯ
↳๔ᦠetc.
‫ ع‬Hours of Operation for Nurseries
Nurseries (with overtime childcare): 7:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, and until 4:00
p. m. on Saturdays
Nurseries (without overtime childcare): Start
at 7:30 a.m. ‫ ع‬Night Childcare
For those who need childcare in the evening,
there are services available from 11:00 a.m.
to 10:00 p.m. at Maizuru hoikuen (1-chome,
Nagahama, Chuo-ku) and Daini doronko
yakan hoikuen (1-chome, Sumiyoshi, Hakataku). Extended services from 7:00 a.m. to
11:00 a.m. and from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
are also available.
Special Service
ٟ Overtime Childcare
For those who need overtime childcare due to
long working hours (i.e. overtime work),
some nurseries (though it may vary) provide
extended services up to four hours. Please
contact nurseries for more details.
ٟ Temporary Childcare
Temporary childcare is available if you meet
the following conditions:
(1) Receive temporary childcare service up to
14 consecutive days, if the guardian experiences an emergency related to illness,
disaster, childbirth, ceremonial occasions,
etc.
(2) Receive temporary childcare service up to
3 days a week (average), if the guardian
has personal reasons to be away from her
child such as part-time work, job training,
time-off, etc.
*Please call and confirm the above service
with your local nursery, for each one might
differ.
ٟ Childcare for Disabled Children
All nurseries provide childcare for the mentally disabled, physically disabled and developmentally disabled children, who can be
nursed in a group setting.
ٟ Holiday Childcare
Holiday childcare is only available to those
who work on holidays or weekends, and who
are the regular users of nurseries. The places
are as follows: Chuo and Maizuru hoikuen in
Chuo ward, Doronko hoikuen in Hakata
ward, Emi hoikuen in Minami ward.
ٟ Optional Childcare
For those who work short and irregular hours,
Misora hoikuen (2-2-21, Hakomatsu,
Higashi-ku) provides childcare services for
few days a week, or in the morning or
afternoon. It is available for 64 hours and up
to 140 hours a month.
<<Inquiries>>
Welfare & Nursing Care Insurance Section
(Fukushi Kaigo Hoken ka) of ward offices
<Telephone numbers> Higashi ward: 6451068 / Hakata ward: 419-1080 / Chuo ward:
718-1101 / Minami ward: 559-5123 / Jonan
ward: 833-4103 / Sawara ward: 833-4354 /
Nishi ward: 895-7065
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December 2007
Upon entering the Edo period, the number 㨪continued from page 2
of textile manufacturers became limited to twelve due to the severe
restriction of the Kuroda government. However, as soon as the
automated weaving technology was introduced to Hakata during the
Taisho and Showa periods, the production of Hakata Ori became cost
effective and affordable to the general public. Specifically, the
technological advancement in Hakata Ori has made it possible for
women to shift the lower and upper threads of the loom, which had
formerly required men’s strengths. As a result, the number of
manufacturers significantly grew to more than 200. Thereafter, the
motorization of society involving a great shift in people’s lifestyle (i.e.
automobiles, entertainment, fashion, etc.) had eventually reduced the
demand for obi (kimono belt) and stagnated its market. As a result,
there are only 47 traditional Hakata Ori artisans left in Japan today.
In order to foster new generations of Hakata Ori craftsmen and to
keep its culture alive, the Hakata-Ori Textile Industrial Association
opened “Hakata Ori Development College” in April 2006, and their
goal is to turn out 100 graduates within a decade. Not only does the
program focuses on the weaving of Hakata Ori, but it also offers a
holistic approach to understanding its traditional culture and its
economy through classes on sado (traditional tea ceremony), kado
(flower arrangement), and marketing, thus aiming to nurture an allaround successor, who is equipped with history, culture and business
know-how.
Characteristics of Hakata Ori
The traditional technique of Hakata Ori is a distinct type of weaving,
in that it combines over 3,000 strands of thin warps on top of thick
wefts (ground colour of Hakata Ori) to bring out vivid patterns of
various designs. Since the product has been known to be light and
durable, it has been used as belts for sumo wrestlers and main hall’s
stage curtain at the Fukuoka International Congress Center. During the
Edo period, Kuroda Nagamasa, who reigned over the Fukuoka
domain, periodically paid a tribute to the Tokugawa Shogunate by
presenting him with Hakata Ori of a special design called “kenjo”. The
unique geometric shapes appearing on the sash were based on the
motif of hanazara (plates for burning incense) and dokko (iron club)̅
both of which are types of instruments used for Buddhist rites̅and
were first introduced by Yazaemon Mitsuda. This can be seen on the
packages of popular Hakata treats like “Hakata-no-hito”.
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Makings of Hakata Ori
ԘDesign: Though computers have become a popular medium for
designing Hakata Ori, it remains unchanged that specialists must
always devote a great deal of delicacy and sensitivity to their work.
ԙDyeing: Hakata Ori is made out of yarn-dyed silk. In order to give a
glossy finish, the threads are washed with soap and water, while its
dye liquor, which has been prepared according to the colour chart, is
made inside the kiln. Bringing a perfect colour without the use of
machine requires much aesthetic expertise and sensitivity of the
skilled dyeing-specialist.
ԚLoom Setting: Due to the fineness of many silken threads, it
involves a very diligent and delicate work when setting the warp to
the loom.
ԛWeaving: The sheerness and exquisiteness of the silk is correctly
woven through, while the harmonious sounds of the turning loom
gives a nostalgic feel.
For those who are not accustomed in using obi, but have the
interests for seeing trendy-fashion goods or interior accessories,
come to “Hakata Japan”, the original brand boutique from Hakata!
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‫ ڏ‬Hakata Japan ̄Your source to original Hakata Ori bags
2-2-3 Jigyohama, Chuo-ku Tel: 092-832-5101
JAL Resort Sea Hawk Hotel Fukuoka 4F
‫ ڏ‬Matusi (᧻ዬ) Tel: 092-611-6028
Fukuoka Airport, Terminal 1
Hakata-Magemono
Origin
The term “magemono” refers to hollowed wooden containers made
from bending and shaping a thinly prepared hinoki (Japanese cypress)
and sugi (Japanese cedar). It is said that they were first made in
Hakozaki and Maidashi, and used as ritual tools at the Hakozaki
Shrine.
Types
One of the masterpieces of Hakata-magemono is a four-legged, small
table called, “Poppo-zen”in which combined pictures of Sho-chikubai (pine, bamboo and plum), a turtle and a crane are uniformly
presented. Specifically, the pine tree represents eternity and prosperity,
bamboo symbolizes sincerity, and plum represents elegance or hints
the four-seasons, while the crane and the turtle are revered for their
long lifespan This is a very popular image used in Japanese culture to
express important celebrations or holidays. During the Shichigosan
festival on November 15th, which celebrates the Japanese children’s
growth and prays for their future good health and well being at shrines,
the Poppo-zen is given out to a 3-year old child (at least for Fukuoka)
to carry out the ritual for his first use of chopsticks, thus his first
official meal.
In addition, there are many other household goods made using the
magemono technique including tea utensils, seiro (a wooden frame
basket used for steaming), and meshibitu, which is a large round
container that allows good ventilation for preserving cooked rice.
Making Process
First, a wooden board is boiled in a specialized, horizontal tank and
bent while it is still steaming hot. Then, each end of the board is
connected using a wooden clip and arranged to form a circular shape,
and left for drying process. Since only cherry barks are used to
assemble the round container (absolutely no metal materials are used
in magemono), it is ultra-portable, and it also enhances its durability
when dried. Experience the demonstration of various traditional
craftsmanship at “Hakata Machiya Folk Museum”!
Date: Hakata Doll Painting - Thursday to Sunday
Hakata Ori - Everyday (at Machiya Hall)
Hakata-Magemono - Monday
Timings:
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Admission: ¥200
(Free for Elem. and J.H.
Students)
Holidays: Dec. 29 - 31
Address: 6-10 Reisenmachi, Hakata-ku (In
front Kushida Shrine’s
main gate)
Contact: 092-281-7761
Hakata-Basami (Scissor)
Approximately 700 years ago, Xie Guomin, a naturalized citizen
from China, brought back a scissor known as “Toh-basami” to Hakata.
Then, in the closing Edo period, Usuke Yasukochi, a swordsmith from
Hakata created the techniques to incorporate sword-making skills to
smithing. In 1880 (Meiji period), Kamekichi Takayanagi, who
apprenticed under Usuke, had succeeded his master’s brand symbol of
“
” and became an independent scissor manufacturer in 1887,
renaming the product to “Hakata-basami” from its original name.
Interestingly, it has also been called, “Ryosoku-no-hasami” due to its
engraved diamond crest on the center of the
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December 2007
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not include a 5% consumption tax.
CONCERTS:
BERNARD PURDIE & CHUCK
RAINEY ALL STARS
Dec. 5 (Wed) 6:30p.m., 9:30p.m.
Billboard Live
¥8,000
RAHSAAN PATTERSON
Dec. 6 (Thu) 6:30p.m., 9:30p.m.
Billboard Live
¥8,000
MARCUS MILLER
Dec. 10 (Mon), 11 (Tue) 6:30p.m., 9:30p.m.
Billboard Live
¥10,500
AL KOOPER AND THE FUNKY FACULTY
Dec. 12 (Wed) 6:30p.m., 9:30p.m.
Billboard Live
¥8,500
MNOZIL BRASS
Dec. 16 (Sun) 6:00p.m.
Munakata Yurix Harmony Hall
Adult ¥3,500 H.S. & J.H.S. Student ¥2,500
THE STYLISTICS
Dec. 17(Mon) - 19(Wed) 6:30p.m., 9:30p.m.
Billboard Live
¥12,600
NEO CLASSIC POPERA CASTRATO
JUNG SE HUN
Dec. 17 (Mon) 7:00p.m.
ACROS Fukuoka Symphony Hall
¥5,000
CHINESE INSTRUMENTAL SEXTET
Dec. 18 (Tue) 12:00p.m.
ACROS Fukuoka Symphony Hall
¥1,000
AMADEUS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF
POLISH RADIO WITH ATSUKO TEMMA
Dec. 19 (Wed) 7:00p.m.
ACROS Fukuoka Symphony Hall
S¥5,000 A¥4,000
GERHARD OPNITZ PIANO RECITAL
Dec. 20 (Thu) 7:00p.m.
ACROS Fukuoka Symphony Hall
S¥8,000 A¥6,000 B¥5,000
CLEMENTINE
Dec. 22 (Sat), 23 (Sun) 5:30p.m., 8:30p.m.
Billboard Live
¥11,000
TUCK & PATTI
Dec. 24 (Mon), 25 (Tue) Time varies by date
Billboard Live
¥10,500
ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT
Dec. 30 (Sun), 31 (Mon) Time varies by date
Billboard Live
¥8,400, 2nd stage on 31st ¥9,400
NEW YEAR CONCERT 2008
STRAUSS GALA ORCHESTER WIEN
Jan. 4 (Fri) 2:00p.m., 6:45p.m.
ACROS Fukuoka Symphony Hall
GS ¥7,000 S ¥6,000 A ¥5,000 B ¥4,000
C¥3,000
KYUSHU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Jan. 6 (Sun) 3:00p.m.
ACROS Fukuoka Symphony Hall
A¥4,000 B¥3,000 Student¥1,500
EVENTS:
YANAGIYA KOSANJI RAKUGO
Dec. 4 (Tue) 6:30p.m.
IMS Hall
¥4,500
17TH HAKATA ODORI
Dec. 7 (Fri), 8 (Sat) 11:00a.m., 2:30p.m.
HAKATAZA
S¥7,000 A¥5,000 B¥3,000 C¥2,000
INTERNATIONAL
QUILT
WEEK
FUKUOKA 2007
Dec. 6 (Thu) - 8 (Sat) 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Fukuoka Yahoo! Japan Dome
¥1,600
FUKUOKA MOTOR SHOW 2007
Dec. 7 (Fri) - 10 (Mon) 9:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.
Marine Messe Fukuoka, Fukuoka Kokusai
Center, Fukuoka International Congress Center
Adult ¥1,200 Elm. S. Student ¥600
TAO -JAPANESE TAIKO DRUMS
Dec. 13 (Thu), 14 (Fri) 7:00p.m.
ACROS Fukuoka Symphony Hall
S¥6,000 A¥5,500 B¥5,000
KYOTO OTOFU KYOGEN
Dec. 16 (Sun) 2:00p.m.
SOPIA Shingu Hall
¥4,000
BUNRAKU
Dec. 21 (Fri) - 23 (Sun) 11:00a.m., 4:00p.m.
HAKATAZA
A¥6,800 SB¥5,500 B¥2,000
TENJIN YUME NOH HANA KYOGEN
Dec. 22 (Sat) 2:00p.m.
Nishitetsu Hall
¥5,000
KIEV BALLET “NUTCRACKER”
Dec. 24 (Mon/holiday) 3:00p.m.
Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall
SS ¥13,000 S ¥11,000 A ¥9,000 B ¥7,000
C¥5,000
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Dec. 25 (Tue) 6:30p.m.
Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel and Hall
S¥16,000 A¥13,000 B¥10,000 C¥7,000
Ohori Koen Noh Theater
1-5 Ohori-Koen Park, Chuo-ku
Open 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
(Closed Mondays) Tel092-715-2155
http://www.ohori-nougaku.jp/index.cgi
*Free of charge unless specified
KANZE SCHOOL
Fukuoka Subscription Performance
(SUUTAI, SHIMAI, RENGIN)
Dec. 1 (Sat) 1:00p.m.
¥6,000
KOMPARU SCHOOL
Tocho kai
(MAIBAYASHI, HAYASHI, ICCHO)
Dec. 2 (Sun) 10:00a.m.
TAKAYASU SCHOOL
Shuka no kai
(NOH, KYOGEN, MAIBAYASHI, ICCHO)
Dec. 9 (Sun) 1:00p.m.
SS¥13,000 S¥11,000 A¥10,000 B¥9,000
Student¥4,000
KANZE SCHOOL
Hana no kai
(NOH, KYOGEN, SHIMAI, MAIBAYASHI)
Dec. 16 (Sun) 12:00p.m., 3:00p.m.
S¥13,000 A¥9,000 B¥5,000
NOHGAKUDO DE CLASSIC VOL. 5
(CLASSIC MUSIC)
Dec. 20 (Thu) 7:00p.m.
Adult ¥4,000 Student ¥3,000
MIXED SCHOOL
Christmas Noh
(NOH, KYOGEN, MAIBAYASHI, SHIMAI)
Dec. 23 (Sun) 1:00p.m.
¥3,000
KANZE SCHOOL
Seiran kai
(NOH, SUUTAI, SHIMAI, MAIBAYASHI)
Dec. 24 (Mon/holiday) 9:00a.m.
EXHIBITIONS:
Fukuoka City Museum
3-1-1 Momochihama, Sawara-ku
Open 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
(Closed Mondays) Tel092-845-5011
http://museum.city.fukuoka.jp
Closed Dec. 28 - Jan. 4
SPECIAL EXHIBITION
THE 20TH NEW COLLECTION
SPECIAL EXHIBITION “HISTORY
AND CULTURE OF FUKUOKA”
Thru. Dec. 9 (Sun)
Adult ¥200 Univ. & H.S. Student ¥150
J.H.S. Student and under Free
“Fukuoka Hanshi in the late Edo Period”
Fukuoka Art Museum
1-6 Ohori-koen Park, Chuo-ku
Open 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
(Closed Mondays) Tel092-714-6051
http://www.fukuoka-art-museum.jp
Closed Dec. 28 - Jan. 4
THEME GALLERY
COMMEMORATING THE 50TH
ANNIVERSARY OF THE KYUSHU-HA
ESTABLISHMENT
“KYUSHU-HA REVISITED Τ”
Thru. Dec. 27 (Thu)
Adult ¥200 Univ. & H.S. Students ¥150
J.H.S. Students and under Free
Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
7 & 8 F, Riverain Center Bldg., 3-1
Shimokawabata-machi, Hakata-ku
Open 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
(Closed Wednesdays) Tel092-263-1100
http://faam.city.fukuoka.jp
Closed Dec. 26 - Jan. 1
EXHIBITION GALLERY
ART
TOWARD
THE
SOCIETY:
REALISM IN KOREAN ART 1945-2005
Dec. 2 (Sun)- Jan. 22 (Tue)
‒
December 2007
Adult ¥800 Univ. & H.S. Students ¥500
J.H.S. Students and under Free
5‒
SPORTS:
<FOOTBALL>
AVISPA FUKUOKA
HOME GAMES
Vs. Sagan Tosu
Dec. 1 (Sat) 12:00
Tickets: ¥3,500 - ¥1,000
Venue: Hakata no Mori Stadium
Tickets/Inquiry: Avispa Fukuoka
Tel: 092-725-7216
SHIN, HAKCHEOL “Mirage” 1984,
Cheonggwanjae Collection
Fukuoka Pref. Museum of Art
5-2-1TenjinChuo-ku, Fukuoka
Open 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
(Closed Mondays) Tel092-715-3551
http://fpmahs1.fpart-unet.ocn.ne.jp
Closed Dec. 28 - Jan. 4
EXHIBITION GALLERY
KIKUHATA MOKUMA- THE WORLD
OF HIS OBJECTS
Thru. Jan. 14 (Mon/holiday)
Adults ¥700 Univ. & H.S. Students ¥500
J.H.S. & Elem. Students ¥300
“Sky of Vietnam No. 6” 1969
collection of the Tokushima Modern Art Museum
Kyushu National Museum
4-7-2IshizakaDazaifu
Open 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Closed Mondays) Tel092-918-2807
http://www.kyuhaku.com/pr/
Closed Dec. 28 - Jan. 4
MAIN EXHIBITION ROOMS
OCEAN WAYS ASIAN PATHS
Adult ¥420 Univ. & H.S. Students ¥130
J.H.School Students and under Free
<BASKETBALL>
RIZING FUKUOKA
HOME GAME
Vs. Takamatsu Five Arrows
Dec. 7 (Fri), 8 (Sat) 6:30p.m.
Venue: ACCION Fukuoka
Vs. Toyama Grouses
Dec. 23 (Sun), 24 (Mon/holiday) 2:00p.m.
Venue: Kyuden Kinen Taiikukan
Tickets: ¥5,500 -¥2,500
Inquiry: Fukuoka Probasketball Club
TEL: 092-771-6675
URL: http://rizing-fukuoka.com/index.html
<GYMNASTICS>
RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION IN
FUKUOKA 2007
Dec. 15 (Sat) , 16 (Sun) 3:00p.m.
Venue: Fukuoka Kokusai Center
Tickets: Adult ¥3,500 Children ¥2,500
Inquiry: Rhythmic Gymnastics International
Competition in FUKUOKA 2007 Committee
TEL: 092-852-6653
URL: http://www.rkb.ne.jp/shintaisou/
<RUGBY FOOTBALL>
TOP LEAGUE
Dec. 22 (Sat) 2:00p.m.
Coca Cola West Red Sparks vs. Kyuden Voltex
Jan. 5 (Sat)
12:00p.m. Kyuden Voltex vs. IBM Big Blue
2:00p.m. Coca Cola West Red Sparks
vs. Sanyo Electric Co. LTD. Wild Knights
Venue: Hakata no Mori Stadium
Jan. 20 (Sun) 1:00p.m.
Fukuoka Sanix Blues vs. Kyuden Voltex
Venue: Global Arena Stadium
Tickets: ¥2,500-¥1,500
Inquiry: Kyushu Rugby Football Union
TEL: 092-715-8172
Artium
IMS 8F, 1-7-11 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
Open 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tel092-733-2050
http://www.nishinippon.co.jp/jigyou/artium/index.php
FOR RENT! FOR TALENT! 3
Thru. Dec. 16 (Sun)
FREE
Shindo Tamaki
“In side Man” 㧔2007㧕
MOVIES:
*Movies are designated by the following codes:
A-Arabic, (B)-Bengali, (C)-Chinese,
(CA)-Catalan, (D)-Danish, (E)-English,
(F)-French, (FI)-Finnish, (G)-German, (H)-Hindi,
(J)-Japanese, (K)-Korean, (P)-Portuguese,
(R)-Russian, (RO)-Romanian, (S)-Spanish,
(SW)-Swedish, (T)-Turkish, etc.
The schedule is subject to change without notice.
NAKASU TAIYO
(ਛᵮᄢᵗ291-4058)
SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER
“THE DEATH AND LIFE OF BOBBY Z ” (E)
“THE NUMBER 23” (E) (R-15)
“DECEMBER BOYS” (E)
“BEOWULF” (E)
“I AM LEGEND” (E)
“MEET THE ROBINSONS” (DUBBED IN J)
TENJINTOHO
(ᄤ␹᧲ቲ762-6666)
SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER
“THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM” (E)(F)(A)(R)(S)
“A MIGHTY HEART” (E)
“SURF’S UP” (DUBBED IN J)
“NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS” (E)
“ALIENS VS. PREDATOR: REQUIEM” (E)
CINETERRIE TENJIN
(ࠪࡀ࠹࡝ࠛᄤ␹ 781-5508)
SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER
Thru. Dec. 7 HAN-RYU CINEMA FESTIVAL 2007
“THE GO MASTER” (C)
“ROBO ROCK” (J)
“SALVADOR” (CA)(S)(F)
“ANGEL” (E)
“FIDO” (E)
“MALA NOCHE” (E)(S)
SOLARIA CINEMA
(࠰࡜࡝ࠕࠪࡀࡑ733-7375)
SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER
“SAW 4” (E) (R-15)
“TSUBAKI SANJURO” (J)
“A MIGHTY HEART” (E)
RERUN
“LITTLE CHILDREN” (E) (R-15)
“OCEAN’S THIRTEEN” (E)
“NO RESERVATIONS” (E)
UNITED CINEMAS CANAL CITY 13
(㩟㩏㨼㩍㨹㩎㩨㨯㩆㩒㩙㩁㨶㩏㩣㩆㩍㨲13272-2222)
SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER
“THE NUMBER 23” (E) (R-15)
“A MIGHTY HEART” (E)
“BEOWULF” (E)
“SLITHER” (E)
“I AM LEGEND” (E)
“THE SIMPSONS MOVIE” (E)
“SURF’S UP” (DUBBED IN J)
“200 POUNDS BEAUTY” (K)
“NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS” (E)
“MEET THE ROBINSONS” (DUBBED IN J)
“ALIENS VS. PREDATOR: REQUIEM” (E)
UNITED CINEMAS FUKUOKA
(㩟㩏㨼㩍㨹㩎㩨㨯㩆㩒㩙⑔ጟ 844-5645 771-8600)
SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER
“THE NUMBER 23” (E) (R-15)
“A MIGHTY HEART” (E)
“BEOWULF” (E)
“I AM LEGEND” (E)
“THE SIMPSONS MOVIE” (E)
“SURF’S UP” (DUBBED IN J)
“NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS” (E)
“MEET THE ROBINSONS” (DUBBED IN J)
“ALIENS VS. PREDATOR: REQUIEM” (E)
KBC CINEMA
(KBCࠪࡀࡑ751-4268)
SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER
“SCOOP” (E)
“CANDY” (E) (R-15)
“THE NATIVITY STORY” (E)
“THE U.S. VS. JOHN LENNON” (E)
“VITUS” (G)(E)
“THE NAMESAKE” (H)(E)(B)(F)
“FOURMINUTES” (G)
CINE LIBRE HAKATA STATION
(ࠪࡀ࡝࡯ࡉ࡞ඳᄙ㚞434-3691)
SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER
“AFTER THE WEDDING” (D)(SW)(H)(E)
“BLACK SNAKE MOAN”(E) (PG-12)
“BRODRE” (D)
“THE HILLS HAVE EYES” (E)
“THE HILLS HAVE EYES 2” (E)
“CHAPTER 27” (E)
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6‒
December 2007
Rainbow Plaza
Corner
TEL: 092-411-4862 FAX: 092-475-0183
Other Information
For more information: Rainbow Plaza Tel: 733-2220
FREE COUNSELING
*your PRIVACY guaranteed.
A. Appointment required
(Rainbow Plaza Tel: 733-2220)
1) Legal Counseling
Dates: Every 1st and 3rd Saturday
<Date: Dec. to Feb.>
Dec. 1 & 15, Jan. 5 & 19, Feb. 2 & 16
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
*45 minutes / person
*An interpreter provided upon request.
2) Personal (Psychological) Counseling
Dates:(Mon) 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
(Thurs) 10:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
(1st, 3rd Sat) 4:15 - 7:00 p.m.
(other Sat) 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
*An English-speaking professional available.
*Timetable is subject to change.
B. Appointment NOT required
(Come directly to Rainbow Plaza.)
1) Free Counseling
on Immigration, Residency, and Nationality
Dates: Every 2nd Sunday
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
*Interpreters (English & Chinese) available.
2) Health Consultation
Dates: Every Wednesday
Time: 5:00 -7:00 p.m.
*An English-speaking volunteer doctor available.
*No medical treatments or prescriptions provided.
SECOND-HAND FURNITURE
<Application Dates>
Dec. 14 (Fri) 10a.m. ~ 16 (Sun) 4p.m.
*Fill out an application form at Rainbow Plaza.
*All foreign students are applicable (including pre-college
“Shugakusei” students), residing or studying within the Fukuoka
metropolitan Area.
*Students ID required.
*If two or more people are applying for the same item, then
a draw will be held.
*Application will be extended until Dec. 23 (Sun) 4p.m.
in case any items are left over (Extended application will be
held on “first-come and first-served” basis).
<ITEMS THIS MONTH>
ԘFull-length Mirror ԙHalogen Heater
ԚShoe Cupboard
ԛSuitcase
ԜSofa
ԝCabinet
ԞChest
ԟArmchair
ԠDining Table
ԡSlippers Rack
ԙHangerRack
ԙHalogen Heater
ԡDeskChair
ԝCabinet
1) FREE LEGAL COUNSELING AT
TENJIN BENGOSHI CENTER
The Fukuoka Bar Association provides free
legal counseling for foreign residents.
Lawyers and interpreters will be available.
Appointment required.
Counseling dates: Every 2nd and 4th Friday
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Tenjin Bengoshi Soudan Center
Minami Tenjin Bldg. 5F, 5-14-12 Watanabe
dori, Chuoku, Fukuoka
Contents: Civil Affairs, Labor, Family,
Immigration, Criminal cases.
Reservation: TEL: 092-737-7555
10:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.
Every 2nd Friday Chinese
Every 4th Friday: Chinese and English
Other dates 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m.: Japanese
2) WORKING CONDITION ADVICE
FOR FOREIGN WORKERS
The advice counter for foreign workers is
located in the Inspection Division of the
Fukuoka Labor Bureau. They will answer in
English, any questions regarding working
conditions.
Hours: Tue./Thu., 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
Language Available: English
Venue: Inspection Division, Fukuoka Labor
Bureau
Fukuoka National Government Building Annex
2-11-1 Hakataeki-higashi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
Inquiry: Inspection Division, Fukuoka Labor
Bureau
Flea Market
Hakozaki-gu Shrine Antiques & Flea Market
Date: Dec. 9 (Sun)
Time: 9:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.
Place: Hakozakigu Sando
Subway: Hakozaki-miya mae
------------------------------------------------Inquiry: Modern Lovers
TEL: 070-5693-2221
The Flea Market in Ogori
Date: Dec. 16 (Sun)
Time: 9:00a.m.-2:00p.m.
Place: Mitsui Seikaichiba
Station: Nishitetsu Ogori
------------------------------------------------Inquiry: The Flea Market
TEL: 0942-72-3111
TNC, Momochihama
Date: Dec. 1(Sat), 2(Sun), 15(Sat), 16(Sun),
22(Sat), 23(Sun)
Time: 10:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
Place: Next to the TNC Building
Bus stop: Fukuoka Tower South Exit
Minami Ward Office
Date: Dec. 8(Sat ), 22(Sat), Jan. 12(Sat), 26(Sat),
Time: 10:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
Place: Minami Ward Office Parking Lot
Station: Nishitetsu Ohashi Station
3) EMPLOYMENT SERVICE FOR
FOREIGN WORKERS
Hello Work Fukuoka Chuo provides advice
and services to arrange employment for
foreign nationals. Language services in
English and Chinese are available during the
hours noted below.
Hours:
English - Mon. 1:15p.m. - 5:15p.m.
Wed. 8:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
1:15p.m. - 5:15p.m.
Chinese - Tue. 8:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
1:15p.m. - 5:15p.m.
Thu. 1:15p.m. -5:15p.m.
Venue/Inquiry: counter #32, 3rd floor,
Hello Work Fukuoka Chuo
1-6-19 Akasaka, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
TEL: 092-712-8609
4) HUMAN RIGHTS COUNSELING
The Human Rights Counseling Center
provides help to foreigners suffering from
problems related to human rights, working,
housing, marriage, divorce, naturalization,
immigration, etc. No appointment required
and confidentiality guaranteed.
Dates: Every 2nd Wednesday
(except holidays)
Hours: 1:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.
Venue: Kokusai Hiroba (ACROS 3F)
Interpreters: English *For other languages,
please inquire in advance.
Inquiries: Fukuoka Legal Affairs Bureau,
Human Rights Counseling Center
TEL: 092-721-9166
Evergreen Marinoa
Date: Dec. 23 (Sun), Jan. 27 (Sun),
Time: 10:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
Place: Marinoa City near the Ferris wheel
Bus Stop: Marinoa City
Yahoo! Dome Flea Market
Date: Jan. 19 (Sat), 20 (Sun)
Time: 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Place: Fukuoka Yahoo! Japan Dome
Bus Stop: Fukuoka Dome mae
------------------------------------------------Inquiry: Nishinihon Citizen’s Recycle Movement
TEL: 092-752-7761 FAX: 092-752-7766
Email: [email protected]
URL: http://www.kurukuru.net
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twin room/per person)
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Very satisfying plan: you can choose from
free plan to sightseeing plan and a variety
of hotels. You can stay there longer if you
like. Many optional tours are available.
Please ask for more details.
ALL DESTINATIONS AVAILABLE.
PLEASE CALL US NOW!!
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ACROS Fukuoka BLDG. 3F. 092-725-9090
http://www.ontheday.co.jp/
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~ OPEN 365 DAYS! ~
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December 2007
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㨪continued from page 3
blade.
The scissors we normally use at home are the product of metal
apparatus, which are shaped using a mold prepared by stationery
companies. On the other hand, the Hakata-basami, which requires the
techniques of smith, is created singly by hand by bonding two different
types of steels called “jigane” and “hagane”, which differ slightly in
the quantity of carbon. There are usually two types of labour involved
in producing fine Hakata-basami; these are “smithing” and
̌sharpening” which takes roughly a decade to master each skill.
The man who is behind this work of art is Seichi Takayanagi, a
fourth generation traditional scissor smith from the Takayanagi Shop
(located behind the Hakata Machiya Fork Museum). He has
continually been crafting the rich silvery blades in his confined and
sacred workshop to succeed the tradition of his late master Soichiro
Takayanagi. Here, various tools and machines have been arranged to
maximize the efficiency and productivity of his day-to-day work. The
metallic scent clinging to the darkly stained walls remind the years of
history behind the makings of Hakata-basami.
During the time when mass production and disposability became the
fashion of modernization, Seiichi distinguished his career from the rest
by talking with people and producing an exclusive item that met their
specific demands. Even today, he handles clients’ requests in
sharpening a pair of scissors from over three generations ago. Over the
course of many years, however, new buildings and people have
replaced Seichi’s neighborhood, and he had no choice but to install the
soundproof walls and improve the ventilation system in his workshop
to limit the amount of noise and smoke pollution going outside. In this
modified working environment, where the traditional mood is still
preserved, he grips and hammers the metals to produce three valuable
scissors a day̅continually refining and sharpening his skills to
crystallize the fading art of 19th century.
*Don’t be surprised to wait at least 3 months for your new
Hakata-basami!
Takatori-Yaki
You will come to a pottery house of Takatori-yaki called,
“Mirakugama” (its distinctive appearance stands out from the rest of
the surrounding buildings) upon heading south from the shopping
street near the Fujisaki Subway Station. At the center of the site,
several kilns made from reddish-brown bricks and soil stand, while the
white building in the back is an art gallery.
The history of Takatori-yaki began in 1606, when the Lord Kuroda
Nagamasa and his father Josui, brought back a skilled artisan from
Korea known as “Hachizan” and established a kiln at the foot of
Takatori Mountain in Nogata City. Since then, the lord patronized the
kiln as one of his assets. Through the guidance of Enshu Kobori, who
was one of the most appraised masters of tea ceremony of the Edo era,
Takatori-yaki became completed as the finest
tea wares used for sadothus “Enshu Takatori” 㨪continued on page 8
Dr. Nishiyama’s Medical Talk:
Overeating and Associated Health Complications
In winter, people are apt to be reluctant to
go out in the cold weather, and eating,
drinking and chitchatting in a warm room
seem to be the common activities for many.
Indeed, eating is one of the biggest pleasures
of life, and having this kind of enjoyment is a
very fortunate thing. However, “overeating”
sometimes leads to health-related problems;
thus, I present here, three short talks regarding
this matter. The first one is “gastroenteritis” caused
from over-intake of foods or drinks, which are
common among younger generation who
usually eat or drink more than the older
generation. Specifically, a person may suffer
from sickness, abdominal pain and/or diarrhea
after engaging in heavy eating and drinking.
However, thanks to the ameliorated level of
life we have today, where the importance of
eating seems to have become less than before,
such cases are rarely encountered in Japanese
hospitals.䎃
Although adults are usually sensible enough
to avoid overeating, reckless drinking seems
to be the proof of youthfulness. In most cases,
a person with an over-inflated stomach will
automatically vomit all of his contents, and
will recover instantly without having any
problems after. However, if a person
consumes enough food, the gastric acid
contained in the stomach will become diluted,
causing various pathogens to proliferate. As a
result, food poisoning will likely occur.
The second one is habitual overeating,
which may lead to metabolic syndrome
discussed in the previous issue. Specifically,
the stomach of an obese person will actively
send its contents in succession. In such case,
the stomach is hardly filled up and hunger
will not be readily satisfied. For this reason, a
fat person (with a small stomach) is likely to
eat a lot and is prone to become obese. On the
contrary, a skinny person has a large stomach
dangling in his lower abdomen. Thus,
contents will remain longer in the stomach,
and even a partial inflation of the stomach will
send a signal to the brain to not to eat
anymore. As a result, thin people do not eat
much and can hardly gain weight.
In recent years, the so-called healthy foods
have been introduced in the market. So far,
they seemed to be tantamount to the poor or
hardly palatable food types both in quantity
and quality, and this has been the chief reason
behind people’s inconsistent dietary regimen
at home or in the hospital. One day, I hope
somebody will create a variety of tasty,
healthy foods, so as to help people suffering
from matabolic syndrome.
The third subject is “eating disorder”, which
is the most difficult of the three to solve, for
even an educated person may encounter this
problem. Excessive eating and its counterextreme, anorexia, and fatal emaciation, are
different types of eating disorder, which are
dealt with similar principle. They require the
assistance of a specially trained team of
medical staffs and mental counselors, who can
rescue them from their deep, self-made
psychological hell. Only through this, will
they gradually become detached from
excessive eating or attached to proper diet,
and enjoy a moderate, healthy lifestyle.
The winter in Japan brings much warmth
among friends and families who sit in the
Kotatsu and chat while eating sweet oranges.
Let us remind ourselves, however, that there
are nearly hundreds of millions of people
without adequate food supplies. From this
point, it is important for us to value food and
not waste them.
(T. Nishiyama, M.D., Koga Hospital 21
offers
health
consultation at Rainbow
Plaza. See page6 for
more detail.)
New Year Holiday Emergency Clinic: from December 31 to January 3
If you need assistance to find clinics with after-hours service, call Fukuoka Prefecture
Emergency Medical Information Center (Tel 092-471-0099, 24hours, in Japanese only). Do not
forget to take your insurance card with you.
Name
Tel
Address
Service
Fukuoka City
Emergency
Medical Center
0921-6-9, Momochihama, Internal medicine, Pediatrics,
847-1099 Sawara-ku
Surgery & Ob-gyn:
9:00am-7:30am next day
Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology:
9:00am-11:30pm
Higashi Emergency
Medical Clinic
092-6513835
2-54-27, Hakozaki,
Higashi-ku
Minami Emergency
Medical Clinic
092-5413299
3-25-3, Shiobaru,
Minami-ku
Nishi Emergency
Medical Clinic
092-8823145
1-4-7, Uchihama,
Nishi-ku
Fukuoka Emergency
Dental Care Center
092-7520648
1-12-43, Daimyo,
Chuo-ku
Internal medicine & Pediatrics:
9:00am-11:30pm Dentistry:
9:00am-4:30pm
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8‒
December 2007
Seiichi Takayanagi sharpens the
blade.
was born. In fact, it became 㨪continued from page 7
one of the collections of “Enshu Nanakama (㆙Ꮊ৾
┇”or the famed “Seven kilnsites of Enshu”, where
its aesthetic beauty has been recognized by many
ceremonial tea specialists.
Moreover, after the pottery culture disseminated to
Koishiwara in Asakura County, it spread to the present
area of Nishijin, Sawara-ward of Fukuoka City in the
early 18th century. Since then, the tradition of Takatoriyaki has been carried out by its successors for nearly
400 years. In March 1977, 14th generation potter
Kilns at Mirakugama
Miraku (now Yusho-an) was designated as the first
skillful craftsman of an intangible cultural heritage by Fukuoka City.
In December, many visitors will crowd the event known as “kama-biraki”
to witness the rare opening of kilns, which only occurs once a year. Various
Takatori-yaki tea ware and tableware
will be sold, and Japanese tea will also
be served (charged). It will definitely be
a worthwhile experience to see the
beautifully colored pottery, glazed with
seven colours, so why not take a visit?
<Kama-Biraki>
Date and Time:
Dec. 8 (Sat) & 9 (Sun)
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Inquiry:
Takatori-Yaki Mirakugama
Tel: 092-821-0457
All of the aforementioned arts share something in common, that is,
the artisans’ persistent attitudes toward the preservation of tradition
and history, while constantly expanding their imaginations to polish
the “treasure” of Fukuoka. With the craftsmanship in Fukuoka,
which carries over 400 years of tradition, becoming decorated as a
part of modern interiors, various episodic histories from the past shall
be voiced into your heart.
“Merry Christmas in Africa”
Illustration: Seigo Sakai
Merry Christmas
The Bank of Fukuoka,
Head Office (Tenjin, Chuo-ku)
Display: ~Dec. 25 (4:30p.m.-midnight
Witness their
nd
22 Christmas
celebration
with a grand
luminous tree
with
18,000
light bulbs.
The Bank of Fukuoka
Tel: 092-723-2801
Canal City Hakata
(Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku)
Display: ~Dec. 25 (5:00p.m.-midnight
Come experience the translunary scene at
Canal City, where a 10-meter white
Christmas tree hangs from above with fluffy
snowflakes in the air. This “Forest
Chandelier” is designed by Dutch designer,
Tord Boontje, and is set up at Sun Plaza
stage. There is also a live music festival
happening on 8, 9, 15, 16, 22&24 of this
month, so don’t miss out!
Canal City Hakata
Tel: 092-282-2525
Kego Park, etc. (Tenjin, Chuo-ku)
Display:~Dec. 25 (5:00p.m.-midnight
You can write a
special wish at
Kego Park called
http://www.canalcity.co.jp/
“Wish
balls”,
(similar
to
ELGALA, Passage Plaza
Tanabata wishes in
(Tenjin, Chuo-ku)
July), which will
Display: ~Dec. 25
be hanged on a
(9:30 a.m.-11:00p.m.-9:00p.m. on 25)
A Christmas tree with shiny crystal Christmas tree there. Also, check out the
ornaments is displayed, with a huge diamond details on upcoming musical events at their
updated shown below.
ring in the front.
Daimaru
We Love Tenjin Kyogi-kai
Tel: 092-733-8100
Tel: 092-734-8750
http://www.digimaru.co.jp/fukuoka/
http://welovetenjin.com/xmas/
Hakata
Riverain/
eeny
meeny
miny mo
Marinoa City Fukuoka
(Odo, Nishi-ku)
Display: ~Dec. 25 (10:00a.m.-midnight, vary
depending on buildings
Write your Christmas wish to Santa and post
(Shimokawabata- it at the illuminated “Santa House” at “Big
machi, Hakata-ku) Step” in Outlet Building I. “Sky Wheel”
Ferris wheel will also be illuminated with
Display:~Dec. 25 (5:00p.m.-11:00p.m.)
Christmas Night Concerts on Dec. 2224 special theme lights during this.
(6:00-6:40pm, 8:00-8:40pm) at 5th floor
Marinoa City Fukuoka
Atrium Garden. Admission free.
Tel: 092-892-8700
Eeny meeny miny mo
Tel: 092-271-1021
http://www.riverain.co.jp/