4. Tech Communities in Fukuoka Ruby Business Commons Fukuoka Ruby Forum Rubyist Kyushu PHP in Fukuoka Java Community Kyushu Fukuoka.pm Fukuoka Web Workers Codecheck.in Satoken (Website Management Study Group) Fukuoka Terako(Adobe Flash technology) Tenjin.web Etc…
9. Creative Center and Innovation Innovation is the source of wealth. Florida says that innovation occurs at creative centers by creative people. The most important thing is to attract creative people to the city.
10. 3Tare the key factors of creativity city Technology Talents Tolerance Gay index, Diversity index, and Bohemian index Life style matters
11. Lifestyle factor of Fukuoka city Small Gay area in Sumiyoshi area Nightclubs in Oyafuko area Bicycle friendly city Cultural center like NPOTiempoIberoAmericano Fukuoka Now!
12. I live in Fukuoka, because I love Daimyo Very good Salsa dancing scene Can take social leadership and opportunities However, more intellectual events needed
14. Paul Graham said “Great cities attract ambitious people. You can sense it when you walk around one. In a hundred subtle ways, the city sends you a message: you could do more; you should try harder.”
15. Messages New York = you should make more money Boston = you should be smarter Silicon Valley = you should be more powerful. What matters in Silicon Valley is how much effect you have on the world. Fukuoka? You should be relaxed. Enjoy your life. Take it easy.
16. Fukuoka People Less ambitious people Less fear for future Tokyo people want to have two skills Such as IT+English, Finance+English, Sales+IT Fukuoka people satisfy with only one No company to use many skills
19. Conclusion We should attract more talents Diversity and job opportunities are key We should invest to education, R&D, cultures and entrepreneurs. Universities should be in city center We should change people’s mind