財団法人　よかトピア記念国際財団　YOKATOPIA　FOUNDATION

Yokatopia

The Asian-Pacific Exposition-Fukuoka ’89, popularly known as “Yokatopia”, was held over the 171 days between March 17 and September 3, 1989, with the theme “seeking encounter with a new world”.
Based on the idea “Kyushu is one”, this exposition was held to recognize the historical role Kyushu and Fukuoka have played as a crossroads of civilization, and with the aim of internationalizing and vitalizing Kyushu and Fukuoka as they faced the 21st century. There was participation from 37 countries and regions outside Japan and 2 international organizations, together with 1,056 Japanese businesses and organizations, while the 8,230,000 visitors included people from 79 overseas countries and regions.
The exposition provided an opportunity that enabled Kyushu and Fukuoka to deepen exchanges with other countries, principally those in the Asian-Pacific region.

Overview of the Foundation

• Date of establishment:June 11, 1990
• Foundation Objectives:The objectives of the Foundation are to commemorate the success of the Asian-Pacific Exposition-Fukuoka ’89, and to carry forward this success by carrying out programs related to the promotion of international exchange and goodwill in fields such as culture, sport, economy and learning, and thereby contribute to promotion of international mutual understanding, deepening of friendship, regional vitalization and development, and world peace.
  (Yokatopia Foundation Constitution Chapter 2 Article 3)
• Basic fund:\3,050,000,000

Overview of Foundation Programs

To accomplish the above objectives, the Foundation carries out the following programs:

• Programs to commemorate the Asian-Pacific Exposition-Fukuoka ’89
• Programs that contribute towards international exchange and international mutual understanding in fields such as culture, sport, economy and learning
• Provision of financial assistance and endowments to Fukuoka International Association
• Other programs necessary to accomplish the above objectives.
       (Yokatopia Foundation Constitution Chapter 2 Article 4)

A Guide to The Yokatopia Foundation

Message from Michisada Kamata
Chairperson of the Governing Board

Kyushu and Fukuoka have both geographically and historically deep international connections, especially with countries in Asia. Against this background, in an effort to deepen exchanges with Asian countries, the “Asian-Pacific Exposition (Yokatopia)” held in Fukuoka in 1989 achieved great success.
The Yokatopia Foundation was established in 1990 with the desire to carry forward this success by carrying out programs related to the promotion of international exchange and goodwill in fields such as culture, sport, economy and learning, and thereby contribute to the furtherance of international mutual understanding together with regional vitalization and development in Kyushu and Fukuoka.

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