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Jun 22, 2020 Local News
Nishitetsu to Market AI Bus Scheme Outside of Kyushu
Nishitetsu and Mitsubishi Corporation are collaborating to provide their “on-demand bus” technology to local governments and businesses across Japan. The group operates an AI-based...
Jun 20, 2020 Local News
JR Kyushu’s Queen Beetle Launched – Video
Built-in Australia, the 83-meter high-speed trimaran ferry will operate between Fukuoka, Japan, and Busan, South Korea, and can transport 502 passengers at speeds of 37 knots.
Jun 20, 2020 Local News
Vlogger Reports on Fukuoka Neo Yatai
An online video featuring new-style yatai stalls in Fukuoka was recently posted on Tabinohi, a web platform featuring “girl tourism” vlogs. The clip was posted by a Fukuokan vlogge...
Jun 19, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Pref Raises ¥100 Million in Donation From Local Residents to Medical Workers
On June 15, donations to support local medical workers topped ¥100 million in Fukuoka Prefecture. Since May 11, Fukuoka Prefecture has been accepting donations as a means to expres...
Jun 19, 2020 Local News
Live Professional Sports Returns To Kyushu
Softbank Hawks announced an updated VR service for fans to enjoy non-audience games. It newly introduces a view from the ‘Coca Cola Seat’ inside the PayPay Dome to give a more real...
Jun 18, 2020 Local News
Toyota Kyushu to Introduce 110 Kickboards
Toyota Motor Kyushu, Inc. announced the introduction of 110 electric kickboards to its Miyata Factory by late-August. In collaboration with a Fukuoka-based startup, Mobby Ride Inc....
Jun 17, 2020 Local News
Kyushu Symphony Resumes Performances
The Kyushu Symphony Orchestra will resume concerts for the first time since the regional outbreak of COVID-19. The 387th edition of the group’s regular concert will take place on J...
Jun 17, 2020 Local News
Colorful Street Art Goes up in Fukutsu
A Munakata-native artist, Colorhythm Risa, created two colorful wall paintings to welcome summer visitors to Fukuma Beach in Fukutsu. The international artist, who pursues the fusi...
Jun 16, 2020 Local News
Large Rooftop Restaurant to Open in Akasaka
A new rooftop restaurant, ‘Beard - American Roof Top -’ will open in the Akasaka area (Chuo Ward) on September 1. With the concept of an American-style sports bar, the place featur...
Jun 16, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka City to Accept Use of Co-working Space as Registered Office for Foreigner-launched Startups
While such an arrangement is permitted by the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act of Japan, Fukuoka City took advantage of its designation as the national strategic zon...
