Life in Fukuoka "English"

【Fukuoka City Disaster Preparedness Fair】

On Saturday, November 1, the Fukuoka City Disaster Preparedness Fair will be held at Fureai Square, located on the west side of Fukuoka City Hall. This is an event where you can see, learn, and experience all things related to disaster preparedness.

At the venue, about 40 organizations and companies involved in disaster preparedness will host educational booths. Visitors can learn and experience disaster-related knowledge, techniques, and the latest equipment. There will also be a display simulating a shelter living space, allowing families to understand what evacuation centers are like.
This event helps everyone prepare for emergencies while having fun.

On stage, you’ll see impressive programs such as traditional fire-fighting demonstrations by the City of Fukuoka, fire drills using the city hall building, and rescue dog performances.

In addition, there will be displays of fire engines, police cars, and other emergency vehicles, a disaster-preparedness quiz for parents and children, and even an appearance by a 4-meter-long dinosaur!

With fun activities for families, the event is designed to help all generations become more familiar with disaster preparedness. There will also be a quiz rally with prizes and popular food trucks onsite. It’s an event that lets both children and adults enjoy learning about disaster safety.

The event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
On Saturday, November 1, come to Fureai Square in front of Fukuoka City Hall and have fun while learning about disaster preparedness!

【Fukuoka City Information】

"Fukuoka Kibou Junior High School" Information Session

Have you heard about Fukuoka Kibou Junior High School? It’s a public night school established by Fukuoka City for people who couldn’t receive compulsory education for various reasons or who couldn't attend school due to issues like truancy. Enrollment is open regardless of nationality.

At this school, you can study the same nine subjects as in regular junior high school, and if you are worried about your Japanese skills, you can also receive Japanese language instruction. Graduating from the school grants you a junior high school diploma.

Classes are held on weekdays from 5:50 PM to 9:15 PM, and the school is located in Momochi, Sawara Ward. There are no fees for tuition or textbooks.

If you would like to know more, there will be a school information session on December 7th at 2pm. To participate, please register by December 1st via phone or the web. You can call (092-400-0751) between 2:00 PM and 9:30 PM on weekdays. Again, if you want to call for information, that phone number is (092-400-0751) and calls will be taken between 2:00 PM and 9:30 PM on weekdays. For web registration, search for "Fukuoka Kibou Junior High School Student Recruitment."

If you have questions or need advice, you can contact them via email in your own language using the address provided on their website.

🔎https://sites.google.com/fuku-c.ed.jp/fukuokakibou/admissions/info