Here are a few events that might be of interest to people living in Fukuoka, as well as students at Genki Japanese language school:<\/p>\n
Kyushu Area Traditional Folk Arts Festival<\/b>
Date: October 28 (Sunday), 1pm – 4:40pm
Place: ACROS Building
Cost: free
A performance of a local traditional folk art from each of the nine prefectures in Kyushu. Should be very interesting!<\/p>\n
Japanese Speech Contest for Foreigners<\/b>
Date: October 28 (Sunday), 1pm – 4pm
Place: Airef Building (Maizuru, about 10 minutes’ walk from school)
Cost: free
Foreigners living in Fukuoka give speeches in Japanese.<\/p>\n
Volunteer Festival<\/b>
Date: October 28 (Sunday), 10am – 4pm
Place: Fuku Fuku Plaza (near Nishi Park, about 25 minutes’ walk or 5 minute bus ride from school)
Cost: free
Meet local people interested in volunteering, find out what volunteer opportunities are available for you, and learn a special hula dance using elements of sign language!
Upcoming Fukuoka Events – November:<\/b><\/p>\n
Beach Volleyball Competition – Kyuba Cup<\/b>
Date: November 3, 4 (Sat\/Sun), from 10am
Place: Momochi Beach (near to Fukuoka Tower and Dome)
Cost: free to watch
All-day volleyball tournament with 50 local teams, all proceeds to benefit the victims of the Niigata Earthquake.<\/p>\n
Pressed Flower Festival<\/b>
Date: November 13-17 (Tue-Sat), 10am-6pm
Place: ACROS Building
Cost: free
Display of artistic pressed flower designs featuring flowers of all four seasons, plus an area to try your hand at pressing flowers yourself.<\/p>\n
Fukuoka Prefecture Farming, Forestry, Fishing and Manufacturing Festival<\/b>
Date: November 17, 18 (Sat\/Sun), all day
Place: Tenjin Central Park (in front of ACROS building)
Cost: Free
Details: Introduction of local farming, forestry and fishing industry, as well as display and sale of local products.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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