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Jul 7, 2021 Local News
Governor Hattori Hints at Lifting of Restraints From July 11
Requests for shorter restaurant operation hours will likely end in Fukuoka Prefecture. Prefectural governor Seitaro Hattori recently told a press conference that the decreasing num...
Jul 7, 2021 Local News
Roadside Land Values Continue to Rise in Kyushu
Roadside land prices in Kyushu increased for the fifth consecutive year. On Jul. 1, the National Tax Agency released its latest report for land valuations, which shows an average 0...
Jul 7, 2021 Local News
Yamakasa AR App Released
AR content of the Yamakasa decorative floats (kakiyamaksa) debuted on Jul. 1. The promotional organization of Kamikawabata shopping arcade and other companies developed the 3D cont...
Jul 7, 2021 Local News
Kyudai Seeks Support For Student Startups
Kyushu University seeks ten remote workers to create businesses based on its research projects. Hired individuals would join one of the study teams for the Gap Next inter-universit...
Jul 7, 2021 Now Reports
Answers to Reader’s Questions
I received several questions and requests from readers. Although they are out of my specialty, I’ll share my general knowledge and insights here. However, I advise you to consult a...
Jul 6, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka City Hall North Annex To Be Rebuilt
Fukuoka City Hall’s north annex building will be replaced with a nineteen-story office building by late 2025. Right of first refusal has been given to local developer Fukuoka Jisho...
Jul 6, 2021 Local News
Official Crowdfunding Project To Support Local Athletes
A crowdfunding program to support athletes related to Fukuoka Prefecture began in Jul. 1. Operated by the 2020-established sports promotion foundation, Fukuoka Sports, the fundrais...
Jul 6, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka City Requests Slow Down for Vaccine Bookings
A request to limit the number of bookings for new coronavirus vaccinations has been made to medical institutions in Fukuoka City. In response to the national government’s anticipat...
Jul 1, 2021 Local News
Kyushu University Hospital Vaccination Program Begins
On June 29, a COVID-19 work-area vaccination program began at Kyushu University Hospital Campus in Higashi Ward of Fukuoka City. During the first two days, injections were given to...
Jul 1, 2021 Local News
Kyushu Flavor Frappuccino Debut At Starbucks
Starbucks Coffee Japan debuted ‘47 Jimoto Frappuccino,” featuring local foods from each prefecture of Japan. Taking ideas from its local employees, the cafe has...