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Mar 22, 2024 Local News
Iizuka Hospital Faces Scrutiny for Illicitly Claimed COVID-19 Subsidies
A medical institution in Iizuka City, identified as Iizuka Mitsuki Hospital, improperly applied for over 85 million yen in prefectural subsidies for accepting COVID-19 inpatients. ...
Mar 7, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Region Boosts Semiconductor Industry with New Industrial Park
Kyushu's Chikuhō area, including Iizuka City, is advancing the development of a large-scale industrial park aimed at attracting semiconductor-related businesses...
Jun 1, 2023 Local News
Female Councilor’s Outfit Suggestion Sparks Controversy
In a session of the Iizuka City Council on May 30, city councilor Ryuta Fujima, a member of the Japan Restoration Association, received a...
Apr 12, 2023 Local News
Wheelchair Tennis Returns to Iizuka
The "Iizuka International Wheelchair Tennis Tournament," where top wheelchair tennis players compete, is set to be held for the first time in four years. The annual "Iizuka Interna...
Jul 12, 2022 Local News
Iizuka First in Fukuoka with Youme Delivery
Construction of Youme Town Iizuka began on Jul. 7. Conveniently located near JR Iizuka Station, the shopping mall will have around 100 shops, including a new type of cinema complex...
Jun 9, 2022 Local News
Good Luck Chairs Appear At Iizuka Bus Stop
A pair of chairs, including the “Golden Chair” and “Silver Chair,” reportedly brings luck to the surrounding area of the Atago bus stop in Iizuka City. The but stop used to have t...
Oct 14, 2021 Local News
Pharmaceutical Company Expected To Create 500 Jobs in Iizuka
Sawai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a generic pharmaceutical company, will open a new factory in Iizuma City, Fukuoka. The Osaka-based company will invest approximately ¥40 billion to ...
Jun 15, 2021 Local News
Swimming Club Introduces Swimming Masks
A swimming school in Iizuka City began using unique swimming masks. The silicon mask, made by a Tokyo-based company, is engineered for wet environments like pools. Swimmers can han...
Sep 12, 2018 Local News
Startup World Cup – Kyushu Qualifier
The Kyushu qualifying leg of the Startup World Cup took place in Iizuka City, Fukuoka Prefecture on September 9. This competition sees entrepreneurs from more than 40 countries and...
Mar 16, 2018 Local News
Emperor’s and Empress’ Cups Awarded to Winners of Disability Sports Contests
The Imperial Household Agency announced that Emperor’s and Empress’ Cups will be presented to winners of the Super Series International Wheelchair Tennis Tour Japan Open held in Ii...
