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Kyushu Headline News Get Kyushu News Now! !Mobile phone: http://www.fukuoka-now.com/mobileHP: www.fukuoka-now.com/news

English language summaries of last month's top Kyushu area news stories. 1

Toyota to Build Vehicle Development CenterToyota Motors Kyushu announced it would build a new vehicle development center on the site of its Miyata plant in Fukuoka Prefecture. They plan to start hiring technicians this month and have the center fully operational by mid-2010. The center will primarily develop parts for Toyota models. The company is the first automaker to build a center of this sort in Kyushu.

J2 Rosso Kumamoto Promoted to J2The J League directors granted approval for the promotion of Rosso Kumamoto of the Japan Football League to the J League's J2 division, in addition to a team from Gifu Prefecture. They will start J2 play next season. They thus become Kyushu's fourth J League team and third team in the J2 division.

Sharp Increase in Fukuoka Bicycle AccidentsThe number of traffic accidents involving bicycles and in which the riders suffered injuries has risen sharply in Fukuoka Prefecture. Prefectural police report that notifications of accidents skyrocketed by 5.8 times from 2001 to 2006, and that 40% of the accidents are accounted for by people from 16 to 24 years of age. Police suggest the reason for the increase is the reckless behavior of the cyclists.

1 ANA Takes 100 Million Yen Stake in StarflyerThe Kitakyushu-based airline Starflyer revealed that All Nippon Airways has taken a roughly 100 million yen stake in the company. It accepted the funds through the receipt of a third-party share allotment. ANA now owns roughly a 1% share of the smaller airline. This is expected to further the existing business ties between the two airlines.

Winter Bonus Preferences SurveyedThe Nishi-Nippon City Bank revealed the results of its survey of housewives' intended use of winter bonuses. One surprising result was that investment trusts finished second in the ranking of preferences with 23.6%, with the first preference being savings accounts at 68.4%. These were followed by insurance at 23.4%, government bonds at 13.9%, foreign currency savings accounts at 10.7%, and stocks at 7.2%.

Kyushu Successfully Attracting CompaniesStatistics for the first half of FY 2007 show the number of companies in the manufacturing industry making large investments in new plants in Kyushu exceeded 100. It was the first time in 13 years that level had been reached. The total area of the plants to be located in Kyushu is 50% higher in than in the year-before period. This accounts for 17% of the land area for new plants throughout Japan.

2006 Record High in Kyushu-Asia Trade in 2006The Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade, and Industry released its report on the internationalization of Kyushu and Asia in 2007, which analyzes economic activity between the two regions. The report states there was a 15.7% rise in exports from Kyushu to Asia in 2006, at a value of 5.562 trillion yen, while imports soared 26.2% to 5.744 trillion yen. Both were record highs, indicating the greater integration between the two regions.

Karatsu Castle Walls Slated to be RepairedThe walls of the Karatsu Castle in Saga Prefecture will be repaired due to concerns of a potential collapse. The deterioration is most severe on the south side, and sections of the east and west sides also require reinforcement. Next year will be the 400th anniversary of the castle's construction.

Water Summit Ends in BeppuThe First Asia-Pacific Water Summit ended in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, on the 4th. Participants agreed on a "Message from Beppu" that called for efforts to obtain safe drinking water for everyone in the region and the construction of purification facilities to achieve that goal. The target is to halve the number of people without access to safe water by 2015, and to provide safe water to everyone in the region by 2025.

Fukuoka Area Taxi Fares to be RaisedThe Kyushu District Transport Bureau decided to authorize an increase in taxi fares in the Fukuoka metropolitan area in mid-November. The maximum for the initial fare covering the first 1.6 kilometers will rise from the current 590 yen to either

640 or 650 yen. The add-on fares would also rise. This will be the first increase in local taxi fares since April 1997, a period of more than 10 years.

Business School Launches Free PaperThe University of Kitakyushu's graduate business school has started publishing Ajiritasu, a free newspaper for people in the business world. The school's graduate students will write articles about new technology, corporate accounting, and other subjects. They also plan to present information from their research in the newspaper. The university said they hope the articles increase interest in the school as well as business management.

JR JR Kyushu Buys Shato HantenSources revealed that JR Kyushu has purchased all the shares of Shato Hanten, a company operating Chinese restaurants at such sites as the Tenjin district of Fukuoka City and Amuplaza, the commercial facility at the JR Kagoshima Chuo Station. They have converted the company to a wholly owned subsidiary. There are also plans to open one of the restaurants in the new JR Hakata Station building that will open in 2011.

Instructions in Korean for TouristsWith the recent sharp increase in South Korean tourists to such Kyushu hot spring resorts as Yufuin and Kurokawa, Kyuden Infocom of Fukuoka City has printed posters and flyers in Korean and English explaining the proper procedures for using the bath. Koreans also have a bath culture, but the practices are different from those in Japan. One such instruction is the recommendation to rinse off or wash before entering the bath.

Kitakyushu to Slash Water BillsThe city of Kitakyushu revealed a new policy of cutting by half the basic rate it charges industry for water. It will also establish a special discount system for further rate reductions for companies with factories that increase production. For large users, this basic rate could be lowered to 25 yen per ton. The new rates were implemented to attract more companies to the region, particularly in the automotive industry.

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News source: With permission from the morning editions of the Nishinippon Newspaper.

6 Disappointing Regional Interim ResultsExchange-listed companies in Kyushu and Yamaguchi Prefecture released their interim reports for the first half of the fiscal year, which showed that 46 of these 73 companies, or more than 60%, posted declines in current profit or losses. Soaring costs of oil and materials had a major impact on companies in the manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries alike. In contrast, an equal number of companies reported revenue increases, and of these 47, 31 posted record high revenues.

Nagoya Castle as Large as Osaka Castle?The prefectural Nagoya Castle Museum of Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, announced it has discovered the old foundations of 10 separate wings in addition to the main area of the original castle, which was built for Toyotomi Hideyoshi's invasion of the Korean Peninsula. The museum says the size and layout of the additional structures

closely resembles that of the Osaka Castle, suggesting that Hideyoshi considered it an important site. The museum's survey was conducted from 2004 to 2007.

Kyushu Rice to be Exported to ChinaJA Kyushu-Okinawa revealed they are the first agricultural group in the country to have signed a contract with a Chinese trading company for the export of 2,000 tons of rice to China. Delegates from the regional JA group recently visited Shanghai to publicize the Kyushu Danji brand of hinohikari rice. Japanese rice is 10 times more expensive than Chinese rice, but there is a demand for it in Shanghai, a city with a booming economy, because it is safe and there is a dependable supply.

50 Nissan Predicts Kyushu Output of 500,000In an interview with the Nishinippon Shimbun, Nissan President Carlos Ghosn says that full production at the company's

Fukuoka Prefecture plant will continue, and he expects the plant to produce more than 500,000 units next year. Since reaching a peak of 530,000 units in 2003, the plant's production slid to 350,000 last year. He also says that while there are no immediate plans to manufacture such core parts as engines in Kyushu, it is open for discussion in the future.

Acute Infectious Gastroenteritis RagingThere has been a rapid increase in Kyushu of patients suffering from acute infectious gastroenteritis, which causes severe vomiting and diarrhea. In six Kyushu prefectures (Miyazaki excepted) during the last week of November, there more than 20 new cases per observed medical institution, exceeding the standards for issuing a health caution. The virus causing the problem is particularly severe. People are encouraged to make sure they cook food properly and wash their hands before eating.

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Festival: Traditional Japanese ArcheryA spectacular, one-of-a-kind event in Japan that brings the distant past back to life. A series of dramatic ceremonies are performed by men in full samurai armor to ensure good fortune and ward off evil in the New Year.

12:00~ Iimori Shrine (Nishi-ku) Free 092-811-1329

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Exhibition: Five Great Zen Temples of KyotoAn intriguing exhibit exploring the spread of Zen Buddhism from China to Kyoto. Over 200 articles from the Kyoto Gozan and Yukari temples are on display in celebration of the 600th anniversary of the death of shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu.

1/1(Tue.) ~ 2/24 (Sun.) 9:30 ~ 17:00 (last entry 16:30) Kyushu National Museum Adv.: 1,100 / Door 1,300 050-5542-8600

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Festival: Tama Seseri in HakozakiA 500 year-old ceremony, where two teams of young men in traditional loincloth fight over a huge wooden ball representing Yang. Believed to determine the fate of next year's harvest.

13:00 ~ Hakozaki Shrine Free 092-641-7431

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Film: Korean Movie WeekTen Korean films, originally released from the late 70s to the mid 90s, will be shown at various times during the five-day long event. Movies are in Korean with Japanese subtitles. 1/2 (Wed.) ~ 1/6 (Sun.)

Fukuoka Asian Art Museum 8F Free 092-263-1100

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Rugby: Japan Rugby Top LeagueCatch the first two games of 2008. Kyuden Voltex square off with IBM Big Blue at noon. Coca-Cola West Red Sparks play Sanyo Denki Wild Nights in the afternoon.

Kick off: 12:00~ / 14:00~ Hakata-no-mori Stadium Adv.: 1,300 / Door 1,500 etc. 092-715-8172

: 2008 12 vs IBM 14 vs 2 12:00 / 14:00 :1,300 / :1,500 092-715-8172

Event: Creative CalligraphyInternationally renowned calligraphy artist Souun Takeda conducts workshops for producing the first work of the New Year. A popular event, enrollment is now limited to auditors only. 14:00 ~ 15:30 / 17:00 ~ 18:30

Kasuga City Fureai Culture Center 1,000 (JHS and younger 500) 092-584-3366

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Festival: Kurume Daizenji no OniyoOne of Japan's three great fire festivals said to ensure a plentiful harvest, the safety of your family, and bring fortune. Some 400 young men clad in loincloth carry torches into the temple and light massive bonfires.

13:00 ~ 23:00 Daizenji Tamataregu (Kurume City) Free 0942-27-1887

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Festival: Toka Ebisu MatsuriA popular festival to pray to the gods for prosperity and good luck. On the 9th, don't miss the parade including Hakata geisha on their way to the shrine. Win unique good luck charms in the shrine's drawing.

1/8 (Mon. ) ~ 1/11 (Thu. ) Toka Ebisu Shrine Free 092-651-1563

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Exhibition: Ante VojnovicVojnovic uses a variety of media, including light and time to challenge the senses. Five representative pieces, such as Delirium Tremens and Foret de Bambous are on display.

12/21 (Fri.) ~ 1/20 (Sun.) 10:00 ~ 20:00 (Closed 12/31, 1/1, 1/15) Mitsubishi Jisho Artium (IMS 8F)

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Music: The Ventures with Nokie Edwards Pioneering instrumental rock band return to Japan. The group is still hugely popular in Japan fifty years after debuting. Special guest Nokie Edwards on lead guitar.

1/10 (Thu.) ~ 1/11(Fr.), 1st Start: 18:30 / 2nd Start: 21:30, 1/12 (Sat.) 1st Start: 17:30 / 2nd Start: 20:30

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Event: Whoooop! Special EditionExt Recording's DE DE MOUSE from Tokyo heads a line-up of DJs and VJs featuring music from latest release, east end girl, a blend of rock, breakbeat and electro with oriental undertones. 21:00 ~ Kieth Flack

Adv: 2,000 / Door: 2,500 (1 drink order req.) 092-762-7733

:Whoooop! 21:00 :2,000 / :2,500 ( 1 ) 092-762-7733

Musical: The Lion KingThe Shiki Theater Company brings the Tony Award-winning musical back to Fukuoka for the first time in five years.

1/6 (Sun.) ~ Fukuoka City Theater 3,150 ~ etc. 092-271-1199

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Event: Oyafuko Night Walker Vol.2One of the biggest clubbing events in Japan! One wristband is your passport into 28 clubs and bars on Oyafuko-dori. Over 2,000 people participated last year. Highly recommended! All night long Various Oyafuko-dori clubs Door: Adv. 1,000 (1 drink order req.) Famiy Mart (P-code 277-963) 092-732-4662 (Voodoo Lounge)

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Exhibition: Clay Votive Tables of Mainland Southeast AsiaSenbutsu are small-size clay votive tablets imprinted with Buddhist images. About 140 intricately carved tablets are on display. A rare chance to appreciate the cultural and religious heritage of Indochina. 1/5 (Sat) ~ 3/2 (Sun) 09:30 ~ 17:30 (last entry ~ 17:00), Closed Mon.

Fukuoka City Art Museum 200 etc. 092-714-6051

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Film: Krabat - The Fantastic Magical World of Karel ZemanThis animated masterpiece by Czech director Zeman has enjoyed a cult following since it debuted in 1977. Tells a fantastic, if not creepy, story of a young apprentice taken into a magical brotherhood.

20:00 ~ / 22:00 ~ Cafe Sones Door: 1,000 (1 drink order req.) 092-741-8287

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Movie: OnceA modern-day musical about a busker and an immigrant and their eventful week, as they write, rehearse and record songs that tell a love story. Directed by John Carney. Filmed in Dublin.

1/12 (Sat.) ~ Cineterie Tenjin etc. 1,800 etc 092-781-5508

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Exhibition: Welcome to the Mechanical Art Theatre! The cur tain is raised on a unique theater where mechanized dolls steal the show. A quaint collection of mysterious, moving works, such as an automated gamelan orchestra and a bowing Thai doll. 1/2 (Wed.) ~ 4/1(Tue.) 10:00 ~ 20:00 (last entry 19:30) Fukuoka Asian Art Museum Adv. 150 / Door: 200 etc. 092-263-1100

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Event: Inner Dance vol.2Jam band SOFT! is back in town with its ecclectic free form blend of rock, trance, jazz, afro, and ambient music. Come see why legendary NY DJ Joe Claussell counts himself a fan too! 22:00 ~ Decadent Deluxe

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Event: Super Flea Market at the DomeDo your bit to save the Earth or, just clean out your closet. Your waste could be another's wealth. A great chance to find unique gifts and decorating items.

1/19 (Sat.) ~ 1/20 (Mon.) 10:00~17:00 Fukuoka Yahoo! Japan Dome Adv.: 500 / Door 700

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Event: Irish Fiddle WorkshopOne of the most important instruments in the traditional repertoire of Celtic music, the Irish fiddle is played differently in widely-varying regional styles.This workshop introduces the basics, and immerses you in Irish musical heritage. 14:00 ~ 17:00 The Celts Door: 2,000 (1 drink order req., incl. lesson fee) 092-714-0112

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Event: 37th Furniture Show Japan West Japan's biggest interior decorating extravaganza with 70 furniture makers and 20 local retailers offering exceptional deals on everything you need to redecorate your home. Character show for kids. 1/19 (Sat.) ~1/21 (Mon.) 10:00 ~ 20:00 (Last day ~ 17:00) Fukuoka Kokusai Center 500 (per family) 092-681-5450

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Screening: Afro 13 Death of a SamuraiFringe theater with an anime twist. This unit, formed by a game scenarist, has played to critical acclaim in the UK. Catch a live feed from Tokyo of the avante garde players and a special screening of their "Death of a Samurai".

19:00 ~ Pon Plaza Hall Free ( reservation req.) 092-262-5027

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Event: 26th Hakata Foods MarketSweets, treats and local delights from famous shops in Hakata are available for sale all in one place at this popular annual event.

1/23 (Wed.) ~ 1/28 (Mon.) 10:00 ~ 20:00 Iwataya Honkan 7F Event Hall Free 092-721-1111

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Exhibition: Tanka - The World of Tibetan Buddhist Paintings

Features a selection of original hanging scrolls depicting scenes of Tibetan buddhism from the museum's own collection.

1/16 (Wed.) ~ 3/16 (Sun.) 09:30 ~ 17:30 (Last entry ~17:00) Fukuoka City Museum Adv: 150 / Door: 200, etc 092-845-5011

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Music: Sheena EastonThe two-time Grammy-winning Scottish singer performs hits such from the 80s as "Modern Girl" and "Morning Train". This multi-talented artist is still active on stage and on the screen. 1/25 (Fri.) 1st Start:: 18:30 / 2nd Start:: 21:30, 1/26 (Sat.) 1st Open: 17:30 / 2nd Open: 20:30

Billboard Live Fukuoka 9,500 092-715-6666

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Event: Australia DayOi! Oi! Oi! Come help local Ozzies spread the cheer on their national day. Wine, beer and eats from the Land Down Under. And Vegemite for the bruisers!

20:00 ~ 24:00 Off Broadway 4,000 (Incl. buffet and drink) Dave Nann: 090-7456-4739

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Seminar: Basics of Japanese Culture for ForeignersLearn about local customs, such as the proper way to stay squeaky clean. Seminar is limited to 40 people, so book early.

14:00 ~ 15:00 ACROS Fukuoka 2F Free 092-725-9201

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Music: Bebel Gilberto Hailing from a family of bossa nova legends--her father is Jiao Gilberto, and uncle is Chico Buarque. In recent years, the NYC-based diva has collaborated with variety of musical stars, including Thievery Corporation.

1/28 (Mon.), 1/29 (Tue.) 1st Start: 18:30,2nd Start: 21:30 Billboard Live Fukuoka 8,500 092-715-6666

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Exhibit: Winter Peonies Over 20 varieties of winter peonies are on view in the elegant private gardens of the historic Hakozaki Shrine. The best time to visit is in February, especially after a light snow fall.

End of Jan. to end of Feb. 9:30 ~16:30 Hakozaki Shrine (Higashi-ku) 500 092-651-1611

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Dance: Tango Dance Premium Past winners of tango dance competitions perform in one star-studded line-up. Don't miss this chance to see so much dancing talent all at once.

19:00 ~ Fukuoka Sun Palace Hotel & Hall A seat: 6,000, B seat 5,500, etc. 092-629-3050

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Exhibition: Mokujiki Smiling BuddhaIn celebration of the 290th anniversary of the birth of Mokujiki, an Edo era sculptor of smiling Buddha figures. More than 170 items are on display, including the "Enigmatic Smiling Buddha". 1/5 (Sat.) ~ 3/2 (Sun.) 9:30 ~ 17:30 (last entry 17:00) Closed Mon. Fukuoka City Museum Adv.: 1,000 / Door 1,200 092-845-5011

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Tenjin TohoKIRAM

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Central Hotel Fukuoka

Tokyo Dai-ichi

Takakura Hotel

Sada Hospital

Hotel New OtaniKyushu Electric Head office

Tabegoro Hyakushunkan

Sun Selco

Sunny Supermarket

Hotel Il Palazzo(Crossing Hall)

Seiryu Park

Lotteria

Canal City Hakata

United CinemasCanal City 13

Grand Hyatt Fukuoka

WashingtonHotel

NishitetsuInn Fukuoka

Former Prefectual Guest House

Oriental Hotel

Toyoko Inn7-11

Court Hotel

Freshness Burger

Family Mart

Mister Donut

Nakasu Taiyo Kushida Shrine

Police Fukuoka International House

Police

Shofukuji Temple

Jotenji Temple

Hotel NikkoFukuoka

NishitetsuInn Hakata

Hotel Toyoko InnSB Hotel

Sunlight Hotel

Sky Court Hotel

Police

Hakata Ward Office

Asahi Bldg

Hakata Station Bus Terminal

NTT Data

President HotelReisenkaku Hotel

Cine LibreHakata

Hotel Station Plaza

Tochoji Temple

Toyoko InnHotel

FutataHakataExcel Hotel

Hakata Riverain

Gate's

Hotel Eclair

Fukuoka Asian Art Museum

Hotel Okura

Dukes HotelNakasu

Hakata-za

Fukuoka City Theater

Pumplaza

Apa Hotel

YanagibashiMarket

Haruyoshi Park

School

FBS

Police

BICCamera

BICCamera

Solaria Stage(Incube)

Australian Consulate

Best DenkiTenjin Core

Fuku Bldg. (Maruzen)

Ensho-ji Temple

Vivre

Tenjin

Watanabe-dori

Yakuin

SUBWAY

Akasaka

City HallTenjin Central Park

Reisen Park

Nakashima Park

KAWABATA ARCADE

HeiwadaiHotel Tenjin

Suzaki Park

ACROSFukuoka

Iwataya

Jokyu Shoyu

IwatayaShinkan

Vioro

NTT

NishitetsuGrand Hotel

(Rainbow Plaza)IMS

Kego Park

Kego-jinja Shrine

Imaizumi Park

SolariaPlaza

SolariaNishitetsu

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Ark HotelHakata

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Sony

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Tully's

Hotel Etwas

MontereyLa SoeurTenjin Center

Hotel ShinkanDaimyo Catholic Church

Yoshinoya

AirefMos Burger

NTT Docomo

Tsukushi Kaikan

FukuokaGardenPalace

Naka Riv.

KBC

KBC Cinema

Fukuoka Pref. Museum of Art

McDonald's

Saiseikai Hospital

Nishi-nakasu

Haruyoshi

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Gokusho-machi

Hakata-ekimae

Sumiyoshi

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Apple Store

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Gusto

Bon Repas Yakuin

Toppan

McDonald's

Mos Burger

PoliceSchool

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Meiji ParkTVQ

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HokkeClub

Royal Host

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Torinji Temple

Hakata City Hotel

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Richmond Hotel

With the Style

Hotel Root Inn Hakata

Hotel Serai

Hotel Century Art

Hakata Green Hotel

HakataMiyako

Hotel

Hakata Clio Court

YodobashiCamera Kinko's

HAKATA-KU

Sunny Supermarket

Chuo Ward Office

L'InstitutFranco-Japonaisdu Kyushu

McDonald's

Starbucks

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Chisan HotelDukes HotelHakata

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Police

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McDonald's

NishitetsuTenjin Fukuoka Stn.

NishitetsuBus Center

(Highway Bus Stn.)

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Hotel Humming Bird

FukuokaToei

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Hotel Sunlife

Poplar

Police

Lawson

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Post Office Cinema

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Convenience Stores

Car Rental

Bank

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Central Hotel Fukuoka

Tokyo Dai-ichi

Takakura Hotel

Sada Hospital

Hotel New OtaniKyushu Electric Head office

Tabegoro Hyakushunkan

Sun Selco

Sunny Supermarket

Hotel Il Palazzo(Crossing Hall)

Seiryu Park

Lotteria

Canal City Hakata

United CinemasCanal City 13

Grand Hyatt Fukuoka

WashingtonHotel

NishitetsuInn Fukuoka

Former Prefectual Guest House

Oriental Hotel

Toyoko Inn7-11

Court Hotel

Freshness Burger

Family Mart

Mister Donut

Nakasu Taiyo Kushida Shrine

Police Fukuoka International House

Police

Shofukuji Temple

Jotenji Temple

Hotel NikkoFukuoka

NishitetsuInn Hakata

Hotel Toyoko InnSB Hotel

Sunlight Hotel

Sky Court Hotel

Police

Hakata Ward Office

Asahi Bldg

Hakata Station Bus Terminal

NTT Data

President HotelReisenkaku Hotel

Cine LibreHakata

Hotel Station Plaza

Tochoji Temple

Toyoko InnHotel

FutataHakataExcel Hotel

Hakata Riverain

Gate's

Hotel Eclair

Fukuoka Asian Art Museum

Hotel Okura

Dukes HotelNakasu

Hakata-za

Fukuoka City Theater

Pumplaza

Apa Hotel

YanagibashiMarket

Haruyoshi Park

School

FBS

Police

BICCamera

BICCamera

Solaria Stage(Incube)

Australian Consulate

Best DenkiTenjin Core

Fuku Bldg. (Maruzen)

Ensho-ji Temple

Vivre

Tenjin

Watanabe-dori

Yakuin

SUBWAY

Akasaka

City HallTenjin Central Park

Reisen Park

Nakashima Park

KAWABATA ARCADE

HeiwadaiHotel Tenjin

Suzaki Park

ACROSFukuoka

Iwataya

Jokyu Shoyu

IwatayaShinkan

Vioro

NTT

NishitetsuGrand Hotel

(Rainbow Plaza)IMS

Kego Park

Kego-jinja Shrine

Imaizumi Park

SolariaPlaza

SolariaNishitetsu

Hotel

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OYAFUKO-DORI

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Chuo Post OfficeMina Tenjin

Ark HotelHakata

Ark Hotel Royal

CineterrieTenjin

Sony

Hotel Ascent

Tully's

Hotel Etwas

MontereyLa SoeurTenjin Center

Hotel ShinkanDaimyo Catholic Church

Yoshinoya

AirefMos Burger

NTT Docomo

Tsukushi Kaikan

FukuokaGardenPalace

Naka Riv.

KBC

KBC Cinema

Fukuoka Pref. Museum of Art

McDonald's

Saiseikai Hospital

Nishi-nakasu

Haruyoshi

Nakasu

NakasuNakashima-cho

Gokusho-machi

Hakata-ekimae

Sumiyoshi

Gion-machi

HakataekiHigashi

Daimyo

Nagahama

CHUO-KU

Kego

Imaizumi

Tenjin

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Choen-ji Temple

Seifuku-ji Temple

Hoen-ji Temple

Kosho-ji Temple

Saiko-jiTemple

Apple Store

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South SideTerrace

Gusto

Bon Repas Yakuin

Toppan

McDonald's

Mos Burger

PoliceSchool

School

Drum Be-1

Police

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IppudoDaimyo

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HakataHakata-guchi Chikushi-guchiJR Station

Izutsuya

HakataPost Office

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Ninjin Park

Meiji ParkTVQ

Mini-StopHotel

HokkeClub

Royal Host

Sumiyoshi-jinjaShrine

Torinji Temple

Hakata City Hotel

Hotel Centraza Hakata

Richmond Hotel

With the Style

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Hotel Serai

Hotel Century Art

Hakata Green Hotel

HakataMiyako

Hotel

Hakata Clio Court

YodobashiCamera Kinko's

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Sunny Supermarket

Chuo Ward Office

L'InstitutFranco-Japonaisdu Kyushu

McDonald's

Starbucks

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SUBWAY

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Hakata MachiyaFurusato-kan(History Museum)

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NishitetsuBus Center

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Hotel Humming Bird

FukuokaToei

Hotel

Hotel Sunlife

Poplar

Police

Lawson

School

StarbucksHamanomachiHospital

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TamayaPoplar

Shidax

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Fukuoka InternationalCongress Center

Fukuoka KyoteiChikko-honmachi

Sekijo-machiBayside PlaceBig Air

FukuokaKokusai Center

Fukuoka Sun Palace

Marine Messe Fukuoka

Marizon Seaside Momochi Park

Fukuoka Tower

TNC RKB

Momochi Elementary School

NEC Matsushita

AI

Fujitsu

Hitachi

Twins Momochi

Fukuoka City Museum

Hyatt Residential Suites

Pietro

Fukuoka City Public Library

Chuo-Park

Fukuoka International School

Seinan High + Middle School

Bon Repas

Seinan Gakuin Univ.

Nishijin Elementary School

Nishijin Palace

Praliva Nishijin

McDonald's

Daiei

Shuyukan High School

Rosarian

Doutor

KFC

Best Denki Ten Good City

Post Office Poplar Police

Freshness Burger Don Quijote

Yahoo! Dome

Zepp Fukuoka

Hawks Town

Namco

Toysrus United Cinemas

Fukuoka National Hospital Organization Kyushu

Medical Center

Korean Consulate

Chinese Consulate

JAL Resort Sea Hawk Hotel

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Bars, Cafes & RestaurantsMap# Grid .

50 Beat Station C3

16 Benten B2

36 British Pub Morris B2

33 Crossing Hall D2

51 Decadent Deluxe B1

23 El Borracho A2

19 Delgado's B3

40 Fireball Cafe B2

13 Graf B2

61 Hard Rock Cafe (Momochi map)

64 Kaigan Shokudo (Momochi map)

14 International Bar B1

4 Infinity B2

17 Jan Jan B2

3 La Boheme Qualita B2

43 Menchanko Tei - Nakasu D2

67 Menchanko Tei - Momochi (Momochi map)

15 Off Broadway B1

22 One Way B1

55 Pool Bar FOX A3

16 RdM Music Lounge B2

25 Sam & Dave B2

6 The Craic and The Porter B2

41 The Hakata Harp C1

45 Uprising A2

11 Xaymaca B2

Travel AgenciesMap# Grid .

27 LTK C2

27 No.1 Travel C2

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37 Greenland ESPA E2

Health ServicesMap# Grid .

30 Dental Office Lily C2

31 Implant Whitening Center Plumiera C3

VariousMap# Grid .

39 Congres C2

24 Foreign Talent Club B1

21 NPO Tiempo Iberoamericano B2

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35 Fukuoka Now #109 January 2008