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May 26, 2020 Local News
Kyushu University Co-develops Component for Use in New Coronavirus Vaccines
Kyushu University and a Fukuoka-based startup Kaiko Ltd. have co-developed a potential antigenic protein for use in new coronavirus vaccines. The group succeeded in culturing ‘Anti...
May 26, 2020 Local News
Six New Cases Reported in Kitakyushu including one High School Student
Fukuoka Prefecture is preparing a revised budget the current fiscal year. The new budget of ¥21.4 billion includes support for households (¥17 billion) and funding for the developm...
May 25, 2020 Local News
Air Busan to Resume Flights to Fukuoka in July
Air Busan plans to resume flights between Fukuoka and Busan in July 2020. The company, which currently closes its international routes due to the spread of the new coronavirus, pre...
May 25, 2020 Local News
Four New Infections Recorded in Fukuoka Prefecture
On May 24, four more confirmed cases of the new coronavirus infections were found in Fukuoka Prefecture. Three of the new cases involve Kitakyushu residents, including a man in his...
May 24, 2020 Local News
Serious Negative Impact on Local Business Due to COVID-19 Reported
The majority of local businesses reported significant revenue deficits and earnings. JR Kyushu, which is temporarily laying off approximately 800 employees, disclosed a ¥3.14 bill...
May 24, 2020 Local News
Ippudo Ramen Delivery Coming to Fukuoka
The ‘Ramen Ex’ delivery service will begin in Fukuoka City this June. The service, launched by Nissin Foods Holdings in May, delivers five of Japan’s favorite ramen bowls to custom...
May 24, 2020 Local News
Four New COVID-19 Infections in Fukuoka Prefecture
Four newly confirmed cases of the new coronavirus infection were found in Fukuoka Prefecture on May 23. These cases, the first in the past six days, involve three Kitakyushu reside...
May 23, 2020 Local News
32 Foreigners Entered Japan Via Fukuoka in April
According to the Kyushu District Transport Bureau, only 32 foreigners entered Japan via Fukuoka in April 2020. More than 260,000 foreigners entered Japan from the prefecture in Apr...
May 23, 2020 Local News
Kyushu and Okinawa Governors Discuss Further Relaxation of Restrictions
On May 22, a new record of five consecutive days without new cases of COVID-19 infection in Fukuoka was reached. The cumulative total remains at 658, including 586 cases in which p...
May 22, 2020 Local News
Information on the Special Cash Payments for Fukuoka City Residents
As part of the national government’s COVID-19 Emergency Economic Countermeasures, special cash payments of ¥100,000 per person are being provided to provide financial relief to hou...
