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Dec 9, 2020 Local News
Takashima Reflects on 10th year as Fukuoka Mayor
On December 7, Soichiro Takashima celebrated his tenth year as mayor of Fukuoka City. In a recent interview, he said he felt the city regained energy in the time since he took over...
Dec 9, 2020 Local News
New Corona Patients in Fukuoka Prefecture on the Rise
On December 7, Fukuoka Prefecture reported 65 new cases of the new coronavirus infection. The daily count exceeded sixty for the first time since the end of August. Fifty-seven of ...
Dec 8, 2020 Local News
Kurume Kasuri Lucky-charm Masks Debut
Chikugo City-based Ikeda Kasuri Kobo debuted a ‘Ren-ai joju’ (lucky charm for love) mask in collaboration with the local Koinoki Shrine. The shinto shrine is known as the only plac...
Dec 8, 2020 Local News
Regional Value Fund Established For Mid-small Companies
Dogan Inc., a Fukuoka-based company that invests in local entrepreneurs, established a new organization to assist financial recoveries from the impact of the new coronavirus spread...
Dec 7, 2020 Local News
Online Classes To Be Fully Credited in Fukuoka City Schools
Fukuoka City decided to equally credit remote-attendance as in-classroom participation. The region’s education committee decided to support children who have more significant worri...
Dec 7, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Stock Exchange Fails To List New Company in 2020
The Fukuoka Stock Exchange failed to attract even a single new listing in 2020. While it generally takes a few months to process a new listing, none has been submitted as of Decemb...
Dec 7, 2020 Local News
Fifty Percent Off PCR Testing For Elderly In Fukuoka City
Fukuoka City plans to subsidize the cost of PCR tests for residents of 65 years old and over by half. Budgets for the program and other new coronavirus-related actions (total: ¥528...
Dec 7, 2020 Event
Fukuoka City Yacht Harbor Illumination 2020
Enjoy Christmas illuminations at one of the leading yacht harbors in western Japan, home to about 540 large and small yachts. The yachts are colorfully illuminated and reflect beau...
Dec 7, 2020 Event
IMS Last Christmas 2020
For IMS, which will close next summer (end of August 2021), the theme of their final Christmas season is "THE LAST CHRISTMAS." Illuminations measuring 12 m decorate the atrium, and...
Dec 7, 2020 Event
Tenchika Circus
The 590 m long north and south corridors of Tenjin Chikagai is decorated with 150 sparkling white Christmas trees for a European winter feel! Unlike many of Fukuoka’s illuminations...
