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May 7, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka and Kitakyushu Announce New Financial Assistance Packages
Fukuoka City announced its support program in the likelihood of implementing 'mann-enn boushi juten sochi,' the stricter business regulations set by the national government intende...
May 6, 2021 Local News
Shorter Hours In Effect for Fukuoka Eateries and Commercial Facilities Until May 19
During the Golden Week holidays between May 1 and 5, Fukuoka Prefecture reported over-300 cases of the new coronavirus infections each day. Regional counts for the total of 337 new...
Apr 29, 2021 Local News
Record-breaking Daily Infections in Fukuoka – Hospital Bed Shortage
On Apr. 28, Fukuoka Prefecture reported a record-setting 440 new coronavirus infections. The prefectural government has become increasingly alarmed as the positive screening rate f...
Apr 28, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka City Vaccination Bookings Begin May 12
The mayor of Fukuoka City, Soichiro Takashima, announced on Apr. 27 that the city would start taking reservations for new coronavirus vaccinations in May. Vaccine vouchers for seni...
Apr 28, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka Airport Reports 22 Billion Deficit for 2021 March Term
Fukuoka International Airport reported a deficit of over ¥22 billion for the 2021 March term. The consolidated accounts for the second fiscal year since the privatization of the ai...
Apr 28, 2021 Local News
Helmetless E-kickboard Tests in Fukuoka Streets From May
Trials for e-scooter without helmets began in Fukuoka City on Apr. 27. The mayor of the city, Soichiro Takashima, attended a ceremony where he demonstrated a ride along the road in...
Apr 28, 2021 Now Reports
My Momochi – Living in a City Without the Feel of a City
There’s a good chance that many of our readers are aware of this month’s guest, having seen his name around town or even eaten one of his meals. This month we spoke with the man of...
Apr 28, 2021 Local News
Kyukodai Prepares Lunar Rover For Trip to The Moon
Tests for the first domestic lunar rover, ‘Yaoki,’ was conducted at Kyushu Institute of Technology on Apr. 26. The Tokyo-based startup, Dymon Co., Ltd., spent the past ten years de...
Apr 28, 2021 Local News
JR Kyushu’s First Coworking Space To Open
‘Q,’ the first coworking space belonging to JR Kyushu, will open on B1F of Amu Plaza Hakata in late June. The easily accessible office offers thirty-two office booths (¥44,000~/mon...
Apr 28, 2021 Local News
Free Sanitary Napkins Sent to Colleges
Free sanitary napkins were sent to 56 local universities and colleges in Fukuoka Prefecture to help female students impacted by new coronavirus-induced financial difficulties. On A...