Enjoy Japan’s traditional culture andfood in the Kyushu region through the five physical senses

Fukuoka is home to cutting-edge industries such as the world’s first hydrogen station and important industrial heritages inscribed on the World Cultural Heritage List. A wide range of hands-on programmes are available, including technology site visit and tours to enjoy the food and traditional culture boasted by Fukuoka.

Teambuilding

312-390 Nijoikisan, Itoshima-shi, Fukuoka
http://fa-itoshima.foret-aventure.jp/eng/

In the crystal-clear air, you can enjoy a fun adventure in the great outdoors!
You can enjoy a variety of activities in the forest on Itoshima Island blessed with a rich natural environment. Through activities such as zipboarding, aerial skate boarding using a zip line, the solidarity of your team will be strengthened.

Nokonoshima, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka

Coastal dragline fishing and recreation
On Nokonoshima Island in the Genkai Sea, you can experience unique coastal dragline fishing. Conducting the fishing by working all together will enhance the group’s decision-making abilities. Fish caught by beach side can be cooked and eaten at a beach barbecue. It takes only about 10 minutes from an urban central area to Nokonoshima Island by ferry. These are activities unique to Fukuoka, where nature and the city harmoniously coexist.

Technology Site Visit

2-2-1 Aratsu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka

Produce car fuel from sewage.The world’s first hydrogen station
This facility is the world’s first hydrogen station where hydrogen is produced from sewage and supplied to “fuel cell vehicles (FCVs)”, a type of eco car. You can inspect the technologies jointly developed by Kyushu University, Mitsubishi Kakoki Kaisha, Ltd. and Toyota Tsusho Corporation as the first phase of the “Hydrogen Leader City Project” promoted by Fukuoka city aiming to realize a hydrogen energy society.

1302-122 Oaza Nata, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka
http://www.f-suiki.or.jp/english/index.php

Japan’s largest seawater desalination plant
The plant is Japan’s largest facility of this kind capable of producing up to 50,000 m3 of fresh water per day by desalinating seawater. In order to produce high-quality, stable fresh water without being affected by weather conditions, the plant introduced the world’s most advanced technologies. At the plant, you can inspect various technologies such as the seawater desalination system. In addition, you can compare fresh water produced in the plant with tap water, and feel the difference in their tastes.

3-1-1 Takeshita, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
http://www.asahibeer.co.jp/brewery/hakata/

Experience the freshness of “Asahi Super Dry” from the brewery after the inspection
A brewery founded in 1889. After having contributed to the rising time of the Japanese beer industry, Asahi Breweries, Ltd introduced the first Japanese dry-tasting draft beer “Asahi Super Dry” in 1987 which could be a big hit product causing a revolution in the beer industry. Every brewery nationwide is equipped with inspection course where a guide gives you an explanation about the brewery process as well as trivia.

1 Kamiariki, Miyawaka-shi, Fukuoka
http://www.toyota-kyushu.com/english/index.html

Observe the manufacturing of the world’s top quality cars
You can observe the assembly line to attach parts to painted car bodies as well as an inspection line from a special viewing aisle. At the WING 21 visitor center, you can see the latest Lexus models and a dynamic view of the car production process at a theater. In addition, you will have the option to inspect an education facility for human resource development (training center).

Food Experiences

2F Sanno Factory 2-2-7 Sanno, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka

Hands-on Workshop on How to Make Ramen and Dumplings with Flour
“Tonkotsu Ramen” or Chinese noodles with rich pork bone soup, which originates in Fukuoka, is now popular in Europe and Asia. Challenge yourself to make noodles and dumplings with special flour for ramen, “Ra-mugi,” developed through continued research in Fukuoka Prefecture. Please help yourself to delicious ramen and gyoza you cooked with your self-made ingredients.

2-14-28 Sharyo, Higashi-ku, FukuokaCar

Make Your Own Spicy Cod Roe (Karashi Mentaiko)
This museum provides you with opportunities to tour the founding manufacturer’s plant for “Spicy Seasoned Cod Roe (Karashi Mentaiko),” one of the specialties in Hakata, as well as to experience in manually making your own spicy cod roe. In addition, you can feel and understand the festivals, food and crafts in Hakata with your five senses. In this facility, you can experience the essence of tourism in Fukuoka and Hakata at a time.

1320 Amagi, Asakura-shi, FukuokaCapacityAbout

Enjoy seasonal-best fruit picking
The Asakura area in Fukuoka Prefecture, where differences in the temperature between day and night are large, produces delicious fruit as its specialty. You can taste seasonal-best persimmons, pears, grapes, apples, or any other fruit grown and matured in Mother Nature after picking them by hand under the direction of their producers. We will advise you of picking the best fruit in season.

4-20-30 Kashihara, Minami-ku, Fukuoka

Make imitation food used as restaurant samples
The idea of imitation food, which was created in Japan, has now grown to its unique culture. Today, food samples are used as visual menus for selection or display of the restaurant throughout the country. At a hands-on workshop, you can experience in making a sample just like a real dessert. Please enjoy also performance using the wax ingredient.

Traditional Culture Experiences

SANUI ORIMONO Co.,Ltd,　3-51-22 Odo, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka

Take a tour of the Hakataori textile factory and view historical documents
Hakataori textiles were favoured by shoguns in the Edo period. You can take a tour of a machine-weaving factory producing the beauty of the textiles. You can also view historical documents about Hakataori textiles and experience handweaving. At an exhibition hall, not only Japanese kimonos using the textiles but also other modern Hakataori textile products are displayed. You can purchase these Hakataori textile products at outlet prices.

1-46 Yusentei, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka

Experience matcha green tea and origami paper folding in a Japanese garden
The “Chisen Kaiyushiki” garden, a traditional garden style in the Edo period, is recreated in the park. You can experience the procedure for making matcha tea at a spacious room overviewing a flock of carp in a garden pond. In addition, you can learn how to fold seasonal plants and other items using traditional Japanese origami paper.

1F Shogetsudo Building, 5-1-22 Nakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka

Experience painting of Hakata dolls
“Hakata dolls” are an elegant and subtle traditional craft representing Japan. The Hakata doll shop offers visitors an opportunity to become familiar with the history and culture of Hakata through the experience of painting an unglazed Hakata doll. You can take the Hakata doll of your own making back home as a keepsake of your visit.

1-2-7 Kashiieki Higashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka

Feel Japanese culture through the Zen experience at a temple
You can have a Zen experience at the garan hall in Nyoirinji temple of the Myoshinji school. Through Zen practices such as a sermon by a Buddhist priest, seated mediation, and shakyo sutra copying, you can truly experience Japan’s rich culture. By getting away from your busy lifestyle and spending some quiet time, you can reflect on life.