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Jun 9, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Court: Denying Same-Sex Marriages Violates Constitution
In a pivotal lawsuit brought forward by three same-sex couples from Fukuoka and Kumamoto Prefectures, the Fukuoka District Court has ruled that the lack of legal recognition for sa...
Jun 8, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Lawyers Target ‘Black Rules’ in Schools
The Fukuoka Bar Association has publicly called for the immediate cessation of excessively rigid school rules, known as "black rules". They voiced concerns over unreasonable regula...
Jun 7, 2023 Local News
New Pilot Program Brings Flexible Childcare to Fukuoka City
Fukuoka City is set to launch a pilot program that allows parents to enroll their children in childcare facilities for one to two days per week, regardless of whether or not they a...
May 26, 2023 Local News
Online Access Surpasses 90% in Fukuoka City Administration
Fukuoka City, aiming to make its services more accessible to citizens, has been transitioning to digital platforms for administrative procedures...
May 17, 2023 Local News
Asahi’s New Vending Machines Boost Surveillance in Saga Prefecture
The Asahi Beverages Kyushu branch in Fukuoka City, Japan is advancing its plans to install vending machines equipped with...
Apr 25, 2023 Local News
Financial Relief for Low-Income Families in Fukuoka
Fukuoka City has announced that it will begin distributing a one-time payment of 50,000 yen per child to low-income households with children from May 11, as a measure to combat ris...
Apr 25, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Taxis Struggle to Meet Demand with Staffing Issues
As the number of people on the move increases, taxi usage in Fukuoka City and its surrounding areas is also on the rise. However, it has been found that taxi operators are unable t...
Apr 20, 2023 Local News
Kyushu and Okinawa Companies Face Labor Shortages
A survey conducted by Tokyo Shoko Research Fukuoka Branch on April 19th reveals that 67.5% of companies in Kyushu and Okinawa feel understaffed with full-time employees. The sense ...
Apr 5, 2023 Local News
Perpetrator Consultations: Fukuoka’s DV Reduction Plan
Fukuoka Prefecture has launched a new initiative in April to reduce domestic violence (DV) by accepting phone consultations from perpetrators as well. Officials from the prefecture...
Mar 30, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka City Slashes Convenience Store Document Fees
Mayor Takashima announced at a press conference on the 29th that the convenience store service fee, which currently stands at 100 yen, will be reduced to 10 yen for one year starti...
