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Apr 1, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka’s Largest Single Day Number of COVID-19 Cases – Total now 46
Fukuoka Prefecture announced 17 more confirmed cases of COVID-19 on March 31. The number includes ten persons in the city of Kitakyushu, five in Fukuoka, one in Kurume, and one in ...
Mar 31, 2020 Local News
Nissan Kyushu and Honda Kumamoto Curtail Production
Nissan Motor Co. will cut its car production at its Fukuoka factory by more than 50% in April. Reduced demands for new cars in the US and other international markets amidst the imp...
Mar 31, 2020 Local News
Redevelopment Plans for Starlane Bowling Alley Site Revealed
An outline for the redevelopment of the former Starlane bowling alley site was announced on March 26 by NTT Urban Development. The plan calls for a spacious 940 m2 public square in...
Mar 31, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture to Designate Hospitals for Severe COVID-19 Cases
Fukuoka Prefecture plans to designate some medical facilities to specialize in treating COVID-19 patients with severe symptoms. Governor Hiroshi Ogawa explained at a press conferen...
Mar 31, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka City Allows Extended Child-rearing Leave
Fukuoka City announced an extended deadline for returning to jobs for parents who are planning to put their children in nurseries from April 1. Amidst the impact of the spread of t...
Mar 31, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka’s Local Government Offices Open LINE-based COVID-19 Consultation Service
Fukuoka Prefecture and Fukuoka City have collaborated on a Line-based COVID-19 interactive information system. The free chat service provides useful information according to the u...
Mar 31, 2020 Local News
Tenjin Core Shopping Center Shuts Its Doors
The popular shopping building, Tenjin Core, closes its doors today, March 31. The fashion center opened 44 years ago with the concept of bringing the trends and fashions of Tokyo’s...
Mar 31, 2020 Local News
Mother and Infant Daughter Bring Total Cases of COVID-19 to 29 in Fukuoka Prefecture
Kitakyushu City announced on March 30 that a resident in his sixties has become infected with the new coronavirus (COVID-19.) The man was hospitalized for another illness after dev...
Mar 31, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka’s Hakata Dontaku Port Festival Parade Cancelled
Organizers within the Fukuoka City government and the Fukuoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry have announced the cancellation of the Hakata Dontaku Port Festival parade due to the...
Mar 30, 2020 Event
Travel Around Fukuoka and Enjoy Wonderful Experiences – Inexpensively!
Here’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy unique experiences in Fukuoka with convenient travel on Nishitetsu buses. Choose from amongst 60 programs, such as dining out, sightseeing, ...