Here are a few events that might be of interest to people living in Fukuoka, as well as students at Genki Japanese language school:

Kyushu Area Traditional Folk Arts Festival
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!


Japanese Speech Contest for Foreigners
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.


Volunteer Festival
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!

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