Number 24-077
October 15, 2024
ANA Akindo Co., Ltd. Fukuoka Branch
Tour to visit the traditional craft production area of Fukuoka Prefecture (Part 1)
'Travel to learn about Hakata Ori and Hakata Ningyo, traditional crafts of Hakata, with cabin crew (within Fukuoka City)'
Released
ANA Akindo Co., Ltd. Fukuoka Branch (Branch Manager: Tomoya Araki, Address: Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City) will implement the "Tour Visiting Traditional Craftsmanship Locations [First Edition]" as part of a project to promote the charm of Fukuoka Prefecture's traditional crafts in collaboration with Fukuoka Prefecture from July 25, 2024.
Throughout this tour, ANA Group's flight attendants will accompany guests, providing a special tour where participants can learn about the history, dedication, and passion for traditional skills from craftsmen of Hakata textile weaving and Hakata dolls, including Nakamura Nobutaka, a Hakata doll artist.
Details will be available from October 15 on the Instagram account "Fukuoka Traditional Craft Fan Club [Official]", which promotes the charm of Fukuoka Prefecture's traditional crafts. By following the Fukuoka Traditional Craft Fan Club and liking the tour introduction post, customers will have the chance to participate in a limited tour for 20 selected individuals. Take this opportunity to visit the "Fukuoka Traditional Craft Fan Club [Official]".
ANA Akindo Fukuoka Branch will continue to collaborate with the region, working towards promoting the charm of Fukuoka Prefecture's traditional crafts and revitalizing the production areas.
- *Instagram Account Name: "Fukuoka Traditional Craft Fan Club [Official]"
- (1) Tour Details
| Tour Name | A trip to learn about Hakata's traditional crafts such as Hakata Ori and Hakata Dolls with cabin attendants (Fukuoka City) |
| Recruitment period | October 15, 2024 (Tuesday) - November 7, 2024 (Thursday) |
| Date and time of implementation | December 7, 2024 (Saturday) 9:30 - 16:30
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| Travel cost. | 3,000 yen per person (including tax, same for adults and children). The travel cost includes subsidies from Fukuoka Prefecture. |
| Recruitment capacity | 20 winners will be selected through a lottery. |
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| Organizing Travel Agency | ANA X Corporation. |
- (2) Future Schedule (Planned)
Tours visiting traditional craft production areas in Fukuoka Prefecture, including the tour introduced this time, preparing a total of 4 courses.
In late November, it will be announced and put on sale on the Instagram "Fukuoka Traditional Crafts Fan Club [Official]." Please look forward to it.- [Volume 2]
January 18, 2025 (Saturday)
Travel-related YouTuber Onoda-san's journey exploring the traditional crafts of Kurume's Kasuri and Yame, the craft culture of Chikugo-Yame region (Chikugo-Yame district) - [Volume 3]
January 19, 2025 (Sunday)
Travel-related YouTuber Onoda-san's journey exploring Ueno and Koishihara ceramics, the journey to the two major pottery villages in Fukuoka (Chikuhō-Koishihara district) - [Volume 4]
January 26, 2025 (Sunday)
A journey of traditional crafts in the northern Fukuoka region, exploring "Ashiya Kama" and "Kokura Ori" with cabin crew (areas of Onga and Kitakyushu).
- *In this project, we refer to the "Traditional Craft Products designated by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (7 items)" and the "Specialty Folk Craft Products designated by the Governor of Fukuoka Prefecture (37 items)" collectively as "traditional crafts." Please refer to the separate sheet for the list.
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