Life in Fukuoka "English"

【Sports Day】

Every year, the second Monday of October is Sports Day, a national holiday in Japan.  It's a day on which we should enjoy sports and nurture healthy minds and bodies. 

As the weather becomes more comfortable, sports festivals and athletic events take place all around the country. If you’ve been feeling like you haven’t been active enough lately, this is the perfect chance to get moving!

Naturally, doing exercise is a great boost to your health and helps your body get stronger and fitter, but as you do more and more, you get hungrier and food tastes even more delicious, don't you think?!

What's more, getting proper rest after physical activity helps reset your body's  rhythm, maintain your mental and physical balance and even improve your day to day performance.  

For adults, the ideal amount of physical activity to support good health is said to be at least 60 minutes a day of walking or other similar movement. That’s about 8,000 steps per day if you’re walking.

Now that the weather is getting nicer, it’s a great season to get out and get active. Whether it’s a sport you already enjoy, something new you’ve been wanting to try, or simply adding more movement into your daily life — why not make the most of this season of sports?

【Fukuoka City Information】

The Creators 2025

I want to share some information with you on the event "The Creators 2025", which will be on again this year. This is an event where you can experience creativity and entertainment with the latest in entertainment elements and technology-driven content.

This year, it will be held over two days, Saturday and Sunday, October 11th & 12th at United Labo in Daimyo in Chuo Ward and admission is free!

On stage, you’ll be able to enjoy live performances by popular artists like SIRUP and muque, as well as a collaborative performance by kimono artist Koji Fukumoto and the flower artist collective HANA ART KATAYAMA. 

 Also, the “FUKUOKA CREATORS AWARD,” which honors creators with ties to Fukuoka, is a special program that shines a spotlight on talent in fields such as games, music, anime, manga, video, fashion, and design. Don’t miss the interactive art created by local creators.

There will also be plenty of content that families can enjoy together, including programming and game development workshops for children, DJ experiences, and VR experiences.

For game fans, there will be a demo booth for the popular game “Gran Turismo 7,” VR experiences produced by local game companies, and talk sessions featuring special guests such as company representatives and game creators—lots of game-related content to enjoy!

Additionally, there will be limited-edition bread sold at the venue from “dacō Fukuoka,” another brand by Amam Dacotan. The bread will be offered in a tote bag in collaboration with NEWGRAPHY, an art book fair originating from Fukuoka.

It’s a special two-day event where everyone from children to adults can experience the joy of creation—be sure to come and enjoy it!