Enhanced Asian awareness in Fukuoka. Established to increase exchange and deepen mutual understanding between Fukuoka city and other Asian countries. Various events such as Asian Pacific Festival (アジア太平洋フェスティバル)for developing bonds of friendship with foreign students will be held from October 8 (sat) to October 10 (Sun) at Marinemesse Fukuoka and JR Hakata station, too. Various ethnic foods prepared by foreign students, exhibitions, an Asian product market and folk performances.