Fukuoka Prefecture
- TOP
- Fukuoka Prefecture
Feb 2, 2022 Event
Setsubun at Kushida Shrine
The seasonal presentation of a giant ‘otafuku’ gate at Kushida Shrine’s entrance in Fukuoka City celebrates its sixtieth year anniversary this year. The smiling face of the Otafuku...
Feb 2, 2022 Event
Setsubun Festivals at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
Setsubun is a festival celebrated on February 3, the traditional end of winter and beginning of spring. Across the country, homes and shrines are cleaned to sweep out bad luck and ...
Feb 1, 2022 Local News
Nishinippon City Bank Launches Kominka Financing
Nishi-Nippon City Bank launched Japan’s first mortgage program for kominka townhouses. The NCB Vintage Housing Loan is unique in that it places value on old townhouses, in contrast...
Feb 1, 2022 Local News
Uminonakamichi Park Tourism Facility to Open Mar 15
A new park tourism facility will open in the Uminonakamichi area on March 15. Developed by Mitsubishi Estate and three other organizations, the recreational base offers opportuniti...
Feb 1, 2022 Local News
Robotic Sofa Developed by Okawa Brand
n Okawa furniture manufacturer developed robotic series named Robot Furniture. The project’s first item is a sofa that can be moved and turned using the remote controller. While th...
Feb 1, 2022 Local News
Kitakyushu City Test Sheltering in Cars
An organization in Kitakyushu City seeks to utilize cars as temporary shelters during natural disasters. While taking refuge in a vehicle is considered an option if an evacuation o...
Feb 1, 2022 Local News
Itoshima Mayor Wins Reelection But Tests Positive for COVID
Yuji Tsukigata, reelected for a third term as Mayor of the Itoshima City, has tested positive for the new coronavirus. The Mayor canceled all indoor speeches as the number of COVID...
Jan 31, 2022 Now Reports
Fukuoka’s Beautiful Multi Glass
Multi glass, which has been designated as a traditional handicraft by Fukuoka Prefecture, is a relatively new specialty craft, having only been designated in 1988. The glass is mad...
Jan 31, 2022 Event
Miyajidake Shrine Path of Light – The Sunset Festival
Don’t miss your chance to see the sunset along the wondrous Path of Light, which runs directly from the Miyajihama coast to the steps leading up to Miyajidake Shrine in Fukutsu Cit...
Jan 31, 2022 Local News
Fukuoka Releases New Guidelines for Coronavirus Infection Control
First, observation periods for those who had close contact with COVID-19 patients have been shortened to seven days (*the day of the last contact with the patient is treated as day...
