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	Takefu International Music Festival
		The Takefu International Music Festival is celebrating it's 16th year of success.
		That is why we would like to offer you various stages at which everyone can enjoy realizing their dreams.
		We, the volunteers of the Takefu International Music Festival, extend our warmest to you and hope to see you in the audience.
	www.necsoft.com /takefu/e_index.html (326 words)

	Takefu knives-history (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The hand-forged Takefu kitchen knives represent Japanese craftmanship at its most traditional.
		According to the Nikonshoki - one of the oldest historical chronicles of Japan, published in the year 720 AD - Koshinokuni has been a centre of political, economic and cultural life ever since the 6th century.
		In the 54th year of the Showa Period (1979), the samurai swords made in Takefu became the first products in their field to be granted the right to use the Traditional Craftwork label issued by the Japanese government.
	www.takefu.fi /history.htm (207 words)

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		The goals of Takefu Renaissance_______________________ As the charter for TR declares, it is to function as a para- governmental organ, a meeting place for officials and interested members of the public.
		He was underlining the importance of seizing upon Takefu's oldest remaining merchant house, the Oi-ke, as the physical embodiment of the town's beauty [utsukushisa] and its inherent atmosphere of comfort [ochitsukusa], as well as its commercial role historically.
		Takefu is unique among area towns, he notes, for its long history as a capital, its surviving street plan and considerable number of surviving structures from long ago.
	www.msu.edu /~wittevee/publications/ch5all.txt (10723 words)

	Takefu, Fukui at AllExperts
		Takefu has several large electronics and apparel factories, but it is known for the large number of small businesses that flourish there; indeed, the local joke that everyone in town addresses each other as "shacho" ("company president") is almost true.
		Takefu is also home to a small but vibrant Brazilian community, who mostly work in a computer chip factory, and a smaller Chinese community, largely linked to the garment industry.
		Takefu will officially cease to exist on October 1, 2005, in a merger with Imadate-cho, after which the conglomeration will be known as Echizen City (link in Japanese).
	en.allexperts.com /e/t/ta/takefu,_fukui.htm (369 words)

	Takefu (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Takefu (武生市; -shi) é uma cidade japonesa localizada na província de Fukui.
		Takefu é sede de diversas fábricas de aparelhos electrónicos, mas é conhecida principalmente pelo grande número de pequenas empresas que aí florescem.
		Takefu deixará, oficialmente, de existir a partir de 1 de Outubro de 2005, numa fusão com Imadate-cho, passando a conurbação a designar-se por Echizen City (link em japonês).
	pt.askmore.net /Takefu.htm (327 words)

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		A similar percentage of Takefu's population is engaged in farming as the rest of the prefecture (26.5% Takefu, 26.8% Fukui, 14% Japan, T:40).
		Geographically, Takefu was the axis for the overland routes north-south along the valley, and east-west, from sea to the interior.
		Finally, another use of Takefu's past is to mark the anniversaries that are to be commemorated (350 years since the first lord's death and 400 years since his arrival), thus glorifying this leader, but also by extension the town that has been passed down from those times, too.
	www.geocities.com /sjmiy/witt_dst.txt (21593 words)

	Available from Takefu Renaissance
		Takefu Renaissance was formed in 1993 for the purpose of promoting interest in this regional center.
		"Takefu no GRANDO DEZAIN: jidai no 50 nen wo misuete" [survey and inventory of historical and social capital, "Master Plan for Takefu: gazing ahead 50 years"], booklet.
		Egoyomi: echizen hogen hen [The 1998 Illustrated Almanac: in the dialect of the Echizen region--edition].
	www.msu.edu /user/wittevee/ren_shop.htm (309 words)

	Witteveen.Paper (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Takefu Renaissance itself has resumed its earlier task of using the town's legacies as the basis for building community pride and basis for economic revitalization at the town's heart.
		Takefu Renaissance's way of incorporating diverse voices was to invite the general public to its monthly meetings, to convene a town hall style meeting on the premises of the city's Culture Center (bunka senta), and to supply journalists with findings of their probe.
		One of Takefu Renaissance's allies is a political science scholar and former civil servant in the national bureaucracy.
	www.us-japan.org /dc/cs.witteveen.paper.htm (4664 words)

	RealTravel - Takefu
		Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Takefu across multiple sites to help plan your trip.
		By: karentravelling, a RealTravel member, on a trip to: Takefu, Fukui
		Visiting Sarah in Takefu and being taken on trips to Osaka, the woods and even the corner convenience store was a wonderful holiday and fabulous trip.
	realtravel.com /takefu-fukui-reviews-hotels-d1068134.html (93 words)

	GlobalFreeloaders.com / Takefu / Japan / Stay for Free
		Rather than spend money on Takefu hotels, hostels or backpacker accommodation, take advantage of GlobalFreeloaders hospitality by staying with a fellow member for free!
		All these GlobalFreeloaders members are in Takefu and may be available to host you while you're in the area.
		All you need to do is sign up to GlobalFreeloaders.com, and you could be arranging your stay in Takefu with them in minutes!
	www.globalfreeloaders.com /memberlocations.php?city=takefu&code=JA-00-1271665 (149 words)

	View knifemaker Hideo Kitaoka at work - pictures and a video
		The cutting edges of his knives are forged from "white paper steel", a high-carbon steel that is very hard, but not as brittle as most steels of this type.
		Takefu has been a center of the art of metal working for more than 700 years.
		Takefu merged with the City Imadate on October 1, 2005.
	www.fine-tools.com /kitaoka1.htm (514 words)

	ja #27494 #29983 #24066 Takefu #27494 #29983 #24066 shi... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		As of 2003 2003, the city has an estimated population population of 73,662 and the density density of 397.49 persons per km² km².
		Takefu is also noted for being the home (for a year) of Murasaki Shikibu, celebrated author of "The Tale of Genji".
		Takefu is also home to a small but vibrant Brazilian community.
	www.biodatabase.de /Takefu (166 words)

	Takefu wa-gyuto, Suisin Funayuki and Shun deba... - Foodie Forums (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		It was followed by the Takefu but being a double, convex bevelled, it was just not as good.
		Also, as this task was somewhere between slicing and chopping, the weight and balance of the Takefu contributing to it being less suitable.
		Here the Takefu came first, Having just the right weight to task combined with its extreme sharpness and curvier belly, especially toward the back of the blade, made it the perfect knife for the job.
	216.91.137.210 /vbulletin/showthread.php?t=292 (1581 words)

	Sabae City Guide
		Sabae is a small city of about 65,000 between Fukui and Takefu.
		Takefu can also be reached by bike more scenically along the Hino River.
		There is a bike path along the banks of the river from Sabae through Takefu to Imajo (about 20 km).
	www.fjet.org /cityguides/tannan/sabae.html (3299 words)

	The Japan Foundation > Main Activities > Information and Resource Center > Awards and Prizes > The Japan ...
		The Takefu International Music Festival Board is an organization consisting entirely of local volunteers and undertakes the planning of the festival, raises funds and runs the actual festival.
		During the eight days of the festival, performances are held not only at the Main Hall of the Takefu Bunka Center, the primary event venue, but also at schools, temples and shrines, hospitals, restaurants, and a host of other locations that serve to envelope the town in music.
		The passion of the Takefu International Music Festival Board’s local volunteers to have others share in the pleasure of enjoying superlative performances and communicating with musicians and composers from abroad is what maintains the world-class level of this music festival.
	www.jpf.go.jp /e/info/award/03/chiiki03.html (670 words)

	The Artisans of Kansai
		In the Yamato era, Takefu was the provincial capital of the Echizen region and its economic and cultural center.
		Situated on the Hokurikudo highway, the town was an important diplomatic base, and because many people from different places came through, the town developed many highly skilled trades.
		Takefu paulownia wood chests and Takefu karaki fine cabinetry are among the traditional crafts practiced here.
	www.kippo.or.jp /culture_e/takumi_e/artisans_e/r2-2_e.html (271 words)

	The 1st Takefu International Composition Workshop
		Takefu will offer a place where young composers who are trying to reach out to the new age while keeping in view the past century will be able to get together.
		Every year, six to eight young composers (under the age of 35) will be invited to Takefu on the recommendation of music directors, critics and composers from all around the world.
		The invited composers will be asked to write a new work for Takefu, with each work being premiered in the concerts of the Takefu International Music Festival.
	shop.necsoft.com /takefu/12th/comp2001-e.html (784 words)

	KIPPO NEWS Wednesday, May 29, 2002
		The 'Takefu International Music Festival 2002' will be held on June 9-16 in Takefu City, Fukui Prefecture, and other places, with internationally renowned artists and groups taking part.
		Sponsored by the Takefu International Music Festival Board and the Takefu Foundation for Culture Promotion, the event is supported by Takefu City, the Takefu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nanjo Town, Ota Town and Kono Village.
		At Takefu International Composition Workshop (June 8-16), which was inaugurated last year, young composers from Ukraine, Mexico, Spain, the United States and Japan, and trainees will create the world's latest music under the direction of music director Toshio Hosokawa.
	www.kippo.or.jp /kansaiwindowhtml/news/2002-e/20020529_NEWS.HTML (1746 words)

	Elementary school pictures in Japan
		Children carry each day's books and materials to and from school in big, sometimes heavy backpacks, rather than leave most things in the school room or lockers.
		The red circle is "good," while the red X is "bad." This one depicts sharing work, both paid and unpaid (at home).
		Takefu's mayor led a small study tour to USA and Canada on this theme.
	www.geocities.com /pto_gwn/jpn_ele (1463 words)

	NEC Navigates JAPAN'S CLASSICAL MUSIC ARTISTS
		Takefu International Music Festival 2004 is one of the most popular music festivals for contemporary music in Japan and marks its 15th anniversary this year.
		In addition, the festival will include the 4th Takefu International Composition Workshop, which enables young composers to get together to cultivate their skills.
		This workshop is expected to contribute to the further development of music in Japan and support young composers' music activities.
	japansclassic.com /news/040525/01.html (246 words)

	KIPPO NEWS Wednesday, May 23, 2001
		The Takefu International Music Festival featuring internationally prominent musicians and musical groups will be held from June 10 to 17 in Takefu City and other places in Fukui Prefecture.
		The 12th music festival will be sponsored by the Takefu International Music Festival Board, Takefu Cultural Promotion and Facilities Administration and cosponsored by the Takefu Municipal Government, Fukui Tan-nan Regional Association, Takefu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sabae, Nanjo and Oda local governments.
		Additionally, Takefu International Composition Workshop is scheduled for young competent composers who will come from various parts of the world to participate.
	www.kippo.or.jp /kansaiwindowhtml/news/2001-e/20010523_NEWS.HTML (1725 words)

	ANDREA's Room
		Fukiko had the wonderfuk idea to stop halfway to see the stone coast of Toujinbou and the island of Ojima where Mr.Yokoo played the `fue` in the shadow of the surrounding trees.
		The harmony of the music is so different from European classic that it took me a while to get a sense for it.
		After a day dedicated to the gog of paper and his "followers" we enjoyed again a concert at Takefu festival.When the concert was finished we were invited by Ms.Michiko Todo and Mr.Itchu Miyako who explained the shamisen and fue to us.
	www.masumi-j.com /and01.html (755 words)

	Gene Coleman Bio
		He was a guest composer at the Takefu International Music Festival (June 2002).
		In the area of composition, he has four times received a fellowship from the Illinois Arts Council, as well as grants from the NEA, Arts Midwest, Meet the Composer, the American Music Center, The American Composers Forum, The Asian Cultural Council and others.
		Coleman also has been a guest lecturer at many universities, and was a visiting artist at the University of Wisconsin (October 1992).
	www.soundfield.org /genecoleman.html (740 words)

	Takefu Station - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Takefu Station (武生駅, -eki) is a train station in Echizen, Fukui, Japan.
		It is located on the Hokuriku Main Line.
		15 July 1896 - Takefu Station was opened.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Takefu_Station (102 words)

	Weather Takefu, weather forecast 10 days Takefu Japan.
		Weather Takefu, weather forecast 10 days Takefu Japan.
		Takefu and Japan Weather forecast 10 days climate, temperature Takefu, rain sun, weather climate weather forecast, today tomorrow tommorow, free raining, photo : Takefu Japan.
		Electric : Electricity: The voltage used throughout Japan is uniformly 100 volts, A.C. There are two kinds of frequencies in use; 50 Hertz in eastern Japan and 60 Hertz in western Japan (including Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka).
	10daysweatherforecast.com /japan/takefu.html (465 words)

	View album of Takefu
		This photo is a distant view of old Takefu city from the mountain Murakuni.
		Takefu is located in a typical basin, surrounded by hills and mountains, and have been developing along the flow of Hino river, whose river side is crowded with people for looking at cherry blossom and party in every spring.
		Specified food in Takefu named "Oroshi-Soba", which is the Soba (buckwheat) noodle covered with dried bonito shavings and grated radish, is very famous and tastes nice !!
	www.necsoft.co.jp /takefu/tbcmap/e-etc-map-album.html (250 words)

	Takefu International Music Festival
		The Takefu International Music Festival is celebrating it's 16th year of success.
		The venues have included not only the Echizen-shi Bunka Center, but places all across the city such as neighboring Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, restaurants, local schools and other interesting locations.
		We, the volunteers of the Takefu International Music Festival, extend our warmest to you and hope to see you in the audience.
	www.necsoft.co.jp /takefu/e_index.html (318 words)

	JQA
		Shin-Etsu's Takefu Plant has earned ISO 9001-2000 certification
		In Addition, the Takefu Plant has received ISO-14001 certification of compliance with international environmental management standards, and strives to contribute to a more harmonious world through the promotion of environmental initiatives and awareness.
		Our Takefu Plant has also gained QS-9000 U.S. automaker supplier certification for the design,
	www.shinetsumagnetics.com /certificationpictures.htm (72 words)

	Messerspezialist - Takefu Messer - handgeschmiedete Hochos aus Japan: Takefu
		Messerspezialist - Takefu Messer - handgeschmiedete Hochos aus Japan: Takefu
		weisen beibehalten zu können, haben sich in Takefu (Mitteljapan) einige Schmiedemeister zu einer Kooperative zusammengetan, die sich unter dem Namen Takefu Knife Village inzwischen international einen Namen gemacht hat.
		Zu den bekanntesten Mitgliedern dieses Zusammenschlusses zählen die Meister Kamo, Kitaoka, Asai und Saji.
	www.messerspezialist.de /takefu.html (192 words)

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