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Oct 26, 2020 Local News
Shrines in Fukuoka Encourage Hatsumode Visits Between Dec. to Feb.
An organization formed by Fukuoka-based shrines advises people to plan their hatsumode new year visits between December 2020 and February 2021. To avoid congestion during the new y...
Oct 26, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Go To Eat Vouchers Voucher Available in Early November
Vouchers for the ‘Go To Eat’ discount program will be available in Fukuoka Prefecture from November 9. The prefecture will issue a total of ¥10 million worth of vouchers, which can...
Oct 26, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka City Seeking Operators For Empty Food Stall Plots
Fukuoka City is opening its third round of selections for new yatai operators to set up stalls in empty plots in Tenjin-Higashi, Tenjin-Nishi, and Nagahama. The city seeks a total ...
Oct 20, 2020 Event
Studio Kura Resident Artist Exhibitions – Oct. 2020
Well-known Itoshima artist-run gallery, studio and residency program Studio Kura will host an exhibition featuring the work of international artists. The artists come from the UK.
Oct 20, 2020 Local News
E-Scooter Road Trials To Begin in Fukuoka
The first on-street trials of electric scooters in Japan will begin in seven cities including Fukuoka in late-October. As of Oct. 16, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry ap...
Oct 20, 2020 Local News
JR Kyushu New Sightseeing Train 36+3 Makes Maiden Journey
On October 16, a new sightseeing train of JR Kyushu, “36 Plus 3”, departed from Hakata Station for the first time. The name “36+3,” derives from Kyushu being the 36th largest islan...
Oct 20, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture’s Largest Skatepark Opens in Miyama City
The skatepark is located inside Chikugo Regional Park Fitness Area, which stands on the south bank of the Yabe River. Safe wooden slopes and steps fill the 1,100 square-meter space...
Oct 19, 2020 Event
Rising Sun International Film Festival
The Rising Sun Festival launches its inaugural 1st edition in Kitakyushu, with screenings at the Brick Hall and the Kitakyushu Beer and Brick Museum in Moji. Rising Sun will showca...
Oct 19, 2020 Local News
Remote Sign Language Service Started
Kurume City started an off-site sign language interpretation service using smartphones and other devices. Interpreters work from the city office video-chat with users while they ar...
Oct 19, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture Likely To Reduce Bonuses Paid to Staff
On October 15, Fukuoka Prefecture's personnel committee advised the prefectural governor to reduce winter bonuses. While local private companies are paying reduced bonuses due to t...
