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Sep 2, 2020 Local News
Strong Typhoon To Pass Over Fukuoka This Afternoon and Tonight
Typhoon Maysak is approaching Northern Kyushu, bringing expected-maximum wind gusts of 30 m/s across inland Fukuoka Prefecture tonight. The Japan Meteorological Agency warns people...
Sep 1, 2020 Now Reports
Ohori Terrace ~ Yame Tea and Japanese Garden ~
Overlooking Ohori Park’s greenery and pond and right next door to the Japanese Garden, Ohori Terrace, a new cafe, shop, and event space with the concept of experiencing Japanese cu...
Sep 1, 2020 Now Reports
The deep, soothing tones of the Chikuzen Biwa
The Japanese biwa is a type of lute which traces its origins to ancient Persia, and it made its way to Japan from the Silk Road via China. Even today in Arab cultures, a biwa-like ...
Sep 1, 2020 Local News
Heisei Chikuho Railway Trials Bicycles on Trains
On August 29, Heisei Chikuho Railway conducted a trial carrying passengers with bicycles. The company’s train connects nicely with the Nogata-Kitakyushu cycle route and the Imagawa...
Aug 31, 2020 Event
Hojoya Festival 2020
With a history of over a thousand years, the Hojoya festival consoles the souls of all living creatures and gives thanks to the autumn harvest. Its street events attract countless ...
Aug 31, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka City To Subsidize PCR Tests For Pregnant Women
Fukuoka City intends to subsidize PCR tests for pregnant women with close due dates. The city has added a ¥144 million special budget to the revised budget for consideration in the...
Aug 31, 2020 Local News
Starflyer Offers Onboard Planetarium Flight
Starflyer will offer ‘Starlight Flight’ on October 17 featuring a special star projection system developed by Ohira Tech Ltd. The 90-minute flight allows passengers to enjoy an onb...
Aug 31, 2020 Local News
Tenjin Big Bang Tax Exemption Extension Announced
Fukuoka City announced extensions for tax benefits for the ‘Tenjin Big Bang’ projects. In response to potential project revisions due to the impact of the spread of the new coronav...
Aug 31, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka City To Subsidize Vaccines for Children and Elderly
Fukuoka City is preparing for coinciding influenza and new coronavirus waves with subsidies for vaccination. It will table a special budget at the September assembly. Children (6 m...
Aug 31, 2020 Local News
21 Year-old-Woman Fatally Stabbed Inside Fukuoka Shopping Center
At approximately 7:30 pm on August 28, a woman was found stabbed to death inside Mark Is Fukuoka Momochi shopping center. The 21-year-old victim, Misato Yoshimatsu, was found lying...