Today, Fukuoka Prefecture joins six other prefectures in a state of emergency as a strategy to control the spread of the new coronavirus. Unnecessary outings, especially after 8 pm, are discouraged. Restaurants and bars are asked to stop serving alcohol from 7 pm and close at 8 pm, events will have a limit on the number of attendees, and companies are requested to implement teleworking for 70% of their employees. With that in mind, I’ve decided to livestream today from the commercial center of Fukuoka, JR Hakata Station. Of course, I’ll be wearing a mask and maintaining social distance from others. I hope this real-time view from Fukuoka’s streets will be of interest to those curious about the situation in Fukuoka.
NOTE: Fast forward to around 1hr 14 min to see a sunset view from atop Hakata Station!
Date: Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021
Area: Hakata Station / 博多駅
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FAQ
Who are you?
Nick Szasz, a Canadian who has lived in Japan for 34 years. Thirty years in Fukuoka, three in Tokyo and one in Osaka. I’m the founder and publisher of Fukuoka Now magazine, a monthly printed bilingual freely distributed magazine about Fukuoka and Kyushu for international residents and visitors from overseas. Fukuoka Now magazine: and Fukuoka Now website
主宰者について
日本在住34年、カナダ出身のニック・サーズ。大阪、東京での生活を経て、福岡に居を構えて30年。国際人向け多言語メディア『Fukuoka Now』を1998年に創業し、現在に至る。
Why are you doing this?
After twenty consecutive years of publishing a printed magazine about Fukuoka I decided to branch out into video. I love Kyushu, walking and cameras, so this seems like a fun project. Additionally, Fukuoka and Kyushu still get less exposure overseas and I hope that I can, even in this small way, bring the world to Kyushu. So sit back, relax, and let me do the walking and talking.
この企画の動機
20年以上にわたって印刷媒体を月刊誌として発行してきたが、ビデオも媒体の一つとして取り組みことにした。大好きな九州をカメラ片手に散策することは楽しそうだしね。福岡・九州はまだ、海外での認知度は低いけれど、規模は小さくても世界への発信ができればと考えてる。作り込んだビデオではないから、ゆっくりリラックスして楽しんで。
What are your plans for Kyushu Live?
There will be a period of trial and error. My first goal is to do about 20 walks in different parts of Fukuoka City and as soon as possible and then expand to other areas of Kyushu pending audience reaction and support via YouTube and Patreon (hint! hint!).
Kyushu Liveでの計画は？
まだ手探り状態だけど、とりあえずの目標は、福岡市内を20箇所を撮ること。それから範囲を九州一円に広げていきたいと思っている。PATREON（ファンがクリエイターを直接支援できるサービス）でも登録しているので応援してね！
How can the audience interact?
Please comment or send chat messages on YouTube, and I will open other channels soon. I’d love to hear your feedback and requests for places to go and things to do. For now, please SUBSCRIBE to this channel and comment below. Thanks!
どのように関われる？
現時点では、YouTubeでコメントしたり、チャットメッセージを送信できます。行き先などののリクエストやフィードバックは励みになるので、ぜひお願いします。まずは、このチャンネルを登録して、コメント残してくれるとすごく嬉しい！
Contact
Kyushu Live is a project by Nick Szasz in cooperation with Fukuoka Now Ltd. Media inquiries are welcome at live@fukuoka-now.com
連絡先
Kyushu Live（九州ライブ）は有限会社フクオカ・ナウ所属のニック・サーズが行うメディアを使ったプロジェクトです。お仕事の話も大歓迎です。
メール宛先：live@fukuoka-now.com
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