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Fukuoka
Fukuoka has a long history as Japan’s gateway to the rest of Asia and the city has a well-deserved reputation as a major point of cultural exchange. Fukuoka is the bustling commercial center of Kyushu with a well-developed transportation network infrastructure, making it an excellent location to organize various kinds of global events. Kyushu’s nature and high quality food makes it a premiere destination for people from all over Japan and the world. The warm weather and people make Fukuoka a favored destination for events. Planners love how easy it is to get around the city, and the unique venues that range from a historical sake brewery with plenty of ambiance to outdoor barbecues with fireworks for 500. The airport, convention centers, downtown, and even beaches are located close together within a 10-20 minute radius by car. Fukuoka was declared a Start-Up City in 2012, and the medical and academic fields are leading the way for industrial innovation. Let us show you why Fukuoka is where innovation meets hospitality!
Access
Fukuoka Airport (Domestic terminal)→JR Hakata Station/Tenjin：5 min. / 11 min. by subway
Fukuoka Airport (International terminal)→JR Hakata Station/Tenjin：15 min. / 30 min. by bus
Fukuoka Airport (International terminal)→JR Hakata Station/Tenjin：10 min. / 20 min. by taxi
Pre-/Post-Convention Programs
- Experience Traditional Culture:Hakata Doll-painting Experience
Customize Fukuoka's Traditional Crafts
Become familiar with the history and culture of Hakata painting unglazed Hakata dolls. The dolls you create will be a precious memory of your trip. You can't help but get caught up in the experience. - Industrial Tourism: Visit a Hydrogen Station
Making fuel for your car from sewage The world's first hydrogen station
The world's first hydrogen station that produces hydrogen from sewage water and supplies it to an eco-car, a fuel cell vehicle (FCV). As the first phase of Fukuoka City's ''Hydrogen Leader City Project'', which aims to create a hydrogen energy society, you can see the technology developed in collaboration with Kyushu University, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation and Toyota Tsusho Corporation.
Sustainability
Advantages and Characteristics
- Community development in coexistence with nature
- Promoting innovation for sustainable growth
Support Programs for Convention
| Support for bidding process | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Type of Support | Availability | Languages |
| Site inspection | Arranging an inspection trip for site selection | ✓ | English, Chinese |
| Support for hosting/preparation | |||
| Category | Type of Support | Availability | Languages |
| PR | Support for encouraging participation in the event | ✓ | English, Chinese |
| Supporting other PR activities | ✓ | English, Chinese | |
| Conference and event preparation | Providing information on PCOs, travel agencies and event management companies | ✓ | English, Chinese |
| Providing information on reception venues (including unique venues) | ✓ | English, Chinese | |
| Providing information on related programs (local attractions, traditional performing arts, post-convention programs, sightseeing and hands-on experiences with Japanese culture for persons accompanying conference participants) | ✓ | English, Chinese | |
| Providing tourism information | ✓ | English, Chinese | |
| Requesting nominal support | ✓ | English, Chinese | |
| Coordinating with relevant organizations | ✓ | English, Chinese | |
| Conference and event operation | Arranging reception venues (including unique venues) | ✓ | English, Chinese |
| Arranging volunteers | ✓ | English, Chinese | |
| Setting up an information desk | ✓ | English, Chinese | |
| Providing maps/guidebooks for participants | ✓ | English, Chinese | |
| Arranging shuttle buses | ✓ | English, Chinese | |
| Providing convention bags | ✓ | English, Chinese | |
| Hospitality | Welcome posters and digital signage | ✓ | English, Chinese |
| Welcome message by the head of the local government | ✓ | English, Chinese | |
| Providing discount tickets to tourist facilities | ✓ | English, Chinese | |
| Providing discounts on public transportation | ✓ | English, Chinese | |
| Dispatching tourism ambassadors | ✓ | English, Chinese | |
| Related programs | Making arrangements for attractions and traditional performing arts | ✓ | English, Chinese |
| Making arrangements for post-convention programs | ✓ | English, Chinese | |
| Making arrangements for sightseeing and hands-on experiences of Japanese culture for persons accompanying conference participants | ✓ | English, Chinese | |
| Arranging tour interpreters and guides | ✓ | English, Chinese | |
Support Programs for Incentive Travel
| Support for Promoting Incentive Travel | |
|---|---|
| Type of Support | Availability |
| Site inspection support (provision of accommodation, food, tourist activities) | ✓ |
| Creation of draft proposals, providing information | ✓ |
| Support During Incentive Travel | |
| Type of Support | Availability |
| Accommodation | ✓ |
| Airport transfer services | ✓ |
| Welcome banners | ✓ |
| Chartered transport (e.g. coaches) | ✓ |
| Prepaid cards for public transport | ✓ |
| Venues (MICE facilities, unique venues) | ✓ |
| Event management services | ✓ |
| Recruiting volunteers to assist at events | ✓ |
| Excursions, technical visits etc. | ✓ |
| Attractions, entertainment etc. | ✓ |
| Experience programs | ✓ |
| Local cuisine, traditional cuisine | ✓ |
| Greeting at airport or station | ✓ |
| Greeting or welcome letter from local government head | ✓ |
| Travel brochures | ✓ |
| Discount coupons | ✓ |
| Giveaways | ✓ |
