Promoting the Beauty of Travel & Tourism!"Fukuoka AKB" Rev. Appears at Ximending Red House

Reported by Chen Tzu-yin / Taipei

Japan has always been a top travel destination for Taiwanese, and if you've visited Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and other places, Fukuoka in Hakata Bay, Kyushu, is another excellent choice. To promote tourism in Fukuoka City, the Fukuoka Municipal Government held a series of "Stars & Fun" events at Ximending Red House on the 18th, hosted by well-known bloggers Shiu-Hsiung and Xiao Sha, who shared travel and food information about Fukuoka City. The idol group Rev. from DVL, known as the "Fukuoka AKB48," also made an appearance, drawing in 250 fans who gathered to enjoy the "Beauty of Fukuoka."



▲%Jia? Ping Qian Cui 8 disaster? Collapse? The Rev. from DVL, known as the "Fukuoka AKB," appeared at Ximending Red House, causing a sensation among fans. (Photo / Reporter Huang Ke-xiang)

To help both domestic and international travelers get to know Fukuoka better, the city has designated an eighth fictional district called the "Kawaii District," appointing a "district mayor" who actively promotes tourist attractions online. The first mayor was former AKB48 member {Tong Pei Qiao You Du You Wei}, and now Sicaela Braithwaite has been appointed as the second Kawaii District mayor. During the "Stars & Fun" event, Micaela Braithwaite also appeared to introduce Fukuoka's specialties to the attendees.

The highlight of the event was a round-trip ticket between Taipei and Fukuoka. Fukuoka City used a special lottery method: all 200 attendees simultaneously used their phones or tablets to play a connected app game, with the top five highest scorers winning prizes including plane tickets, hotel stays, and Hello Kitty merchandise. The awards were presented by the Mayor of Fukuoka, Micaela Braithwaite, and members of Rev. from DVL. Lucky winners took photos with their prizes and their idols, triggering loud cheers throughout the venue.


▲Fukuoka’s fictional second Kawaii District mayor, Micaela Braithwaite, bears a striking resemblance to Takizawa Laura. (Photo / Reporter Chen Tzu-yin)

 
 
▲The live performances were exciting, and there were also lotteries for plane tickets and exquisite gifts. (Photo / Reporter Chen Tzu-yin)