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Aug 1, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Zoo Seeks Names for New Asian Elephants
Fukuoka Zoo announced the arrival of four Asian elephants from Myanmar and is now seeking names for them. The elephants, three females and one male...
Aug 1, 2024 Local News
Heisei Chikuho Railway Faces Financial Challenges, Seeks Additional Support
The Heisei Chikuho Railway, a third-sector company operating between Nogata and Yukuhashi, is experiencing severe financial difficulties, exacerbated by...
Aug 1, 2024 Local News
Kagoshima Researches Emissions Trading for Livestock
JA Kagoshima and Kyushu University have initiated research on a system to trade emissions reduction credits for livestock greenhouse gases. The project...
Aug 1, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Partners with Fund to Promote Decarbonization
Fukuoka Prefecture has signed a partnership agreement with a fund management company to support local companies' decarbonization efforts. The agreement, signed...
Aug 1, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture’s Tax Revenue Hits Record High
Fukuoka Prefecture's tax revenue for the last fiscal year remained at record levels, driven by strong corporate performance and post-pandemic economic recovery...
Aug 1, 2024 Local News
Hakata Restaurant Owners Halt Aggressive Solicitation
Restaurant owners near JR Hakata Station, known for aggressive solicitation, have declared an end to the practice following police crackdowns. On the 30th, a dissolution...
Aug 1, 2024 Local News
Four Elephants Arrive at Fukuoka Zoo
Four Asian elephants from Myanmar have arrived at Fukuoka Zoo after a delayed transfer. The elephants, traveling over 21 hours via Thailand, landed at Kitakyushu...
Aug 1, 2024 Now Reports
Master Practical Japanese and Communication Skills in Fukuoka
Human Academy Japanese Language School is one of the largest institutions for Japanese language education in Japan, specifically designed for foreigners...
Jul 31, 2024 Event
Dainyu Tug-of-War
This traditional event has been held for over 160 years in the Dainyu district of Itoshima. On August 15th, during Obon, vines are collected from the mountains to create a thick, l...
Jul 31, 2024 Event
Thai Festival Fukuoka 2024
The annual Thai Festival, hosted by the Royal Thai Consulate in Fukuoka, takes place in the heart of summer in Tenjin. The outdoor venue features 20 booths primarily offering...
