Asian-Pacific Children’s Convention (APCC) in FUKUOKA was founded by the Fukuoka Junior Chamber and was part of the 1989 Asian-Pacific Exposition, an event to celebrate Fukuoka City’s 100th anniversary. By holding the APCC, we hope to foster “Global Citizens”, who are able to think of the world beyond national boundaries and desire world “Peace and Co-existence”. In the hope of making this dream c
ome true, children, who will shape the world in the 21st century, gather together in Fukuoka and gain a mutual understanding of different cultures and traditions through home stay and cultural exchange. Additionally, the APCC oversees the Mission Project, where Japanese students travel to different countries and regions for cultural exchange, and the Bridge Project, which are composed of many Bridge Clubs in many countries/regions around the world mainly composed of former participants of the APCC. There are close to 30 Bridge Clubs around the world, which together, form the Bridge Club International Organization (BCIO). For more information about the Bridge Project, the Bridge Club International Organization, and the many local Bridge Clubs around the world, please visit their website on our "Links and Resources" page on the left.
