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Mar 11, 2020 Local News
Historic Kenjiro Matsumoto Residence Open House
The former residence of Kenjiro Matsumoto in Kitakyushu City (listed as an Important Cultural Assets and Heritage of Industrial Modernization of Japan) will welcome visitors on Apr...
Mar 10, 2020 Event
Nokonoshima Nanohana and Sakura Light Up
500,000 field mustard and 200 cherry blossom trees will be lit up after sunset on weekends at Nokonoshima Island Park (just a 10 min. ferry ride away from Meinohama). See a differe...
Mar 9, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Uses Manga To Promote Breast Cancer Testing
Fukuoka City is promoting breast cancer screenings by distributing 120,000 free copies of "Hataraku Saibou Black." The popular manga, whose title translates as "Working Cells Black...
Mar 9, 2020 Event
Vinyl Museum Fukuoka
An art exhibition packed full of Instagrammable installations is on its way to Fukuoka. The interactive event was incredibly well-received during runs in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya. ...
Mar 9, 2020 Local News
Software to Rollout 5G Services in Parts of Fukuoka This Month
Softbank will initiate 5G network services in Fukuoka, beginning on March 27. The open-5G environment designed for smartphone users initially covers seven prefectures in Japan, inc...
Mar 9, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Subway Provides Ridership Data So Public Can Avoid Crowded Times
Fukuoka City Subway is now providing visual data of train ridership to encourage people to use less-crowded trains. To minimize the risk of COVID-19 infections, detailed informatio...
Mar 9, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka City Increases its COVID-19 Capacity
Fukuoka City has expanded its capacity to conduct coronavirus screenings. By reorganizing the screening system with more flexible shift management for screening staff, the city qua...
Mar 9, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Mayor Announces Steps To Improve Bureacracy – and other COVID-19 Policies
Fukuoka City Mayor Soichiro Takashima has announced reforms to local administrative procedures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19. This time of year usually sees a surge in...
Mar 4, 2020 Local News
Budget Approval Expected for Lengthening Kitakyushu Runway
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism is expected to appropriate a budget to cover the cost of lengthening the runway at Kitakyushu Airport. The airport serv...
Mar 3, 2020 Event
Art in Fukuoka Castle 2020
Fukuoka Castle is one of Fukuoka’s major historical spots. While its turrets have been reconstructed and restored, it’s stone walls are original. Art In Fukuoka Castle 2020 coincid...