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Sep 6, 2021 Local News
Startup KAICO debuts home-use COVID-19 test kit
On September 1, Kyushu-University startup, Kaico, began selling a self-test kit for new coronavirus antibodies. The easy-to-use blood collection device helps clients understand the...
Sep 6, 2021 Local News
Sunny Supermarket Introduce Coin Exchange Machines
Three Sunny supermarkets in Fukuoka Prefecture introduced US-developed Coinstar to exchange coins into shopping coupons. The device has been introduced at some 23,000 supermarkets ...
Sep 3, 2021 Local News
Fake Drone Video Causes Disruption at Fukuoka Airport
A fake drone video was posted online on June 27, causing interruption of the airport operation at Fukuoka Airport. The 20-second clip was shot by four men aged 19 ~ 26, using a sel...
Sep 3, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka City Announces Intention to Support Ice Rink
Fukuoka City announced its intention to support the continued operation of Papio Ice Arena financially. The only ice-skating facility in Fukuoka City has been closed for the last t...
Sep 3, 2021 Local News
Financial Damages Calculated After Summer Rain Storms
¥63.5 billion is the estimated financial damage incurred within Fukuoka Prefecture after this summer’s heavy rains and the second highest amongst all other prefectures. The most si...
Sep 1, 2021 Local News
Kitakyushu Marathon Applications Begin
Registration for the Kitakyushu Marathon 2022 will open today, September 1. The event seeks 11,000 runners for the main competition and 300 runners for the pair-relay race. This re...
Sep 1, 2021 Local News
2,200 Students Opt for Online School in Fukuoka City
As many as 2,200 pupils and students from Fukuoka City’s municipal elementary and junior high schools took online classes on Aug. 30. The regional education committee revealed that...
Sep 1, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka Music City Launches New Website
The Music City Council of Fukuoka launched a new website to promote local music-related initiatives. The website, Otojiro, introduces Fukuoka City-based young artists and posts var...
Sep 1, 2021 Local News
Pietro To Transition to Renewable Energy
Fukuoka-based Pietro announced its commitment to using 100% renewable energy. The project aims to complete a transition to clean energy at Pietro’s offices and factories by 2025, i...
Sep 1, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka City Procures Additional Vaccine Doses
Fukuoka City announced the procurement of 174,600 additional doses of the new coronavirus vaccine. These will be administered at the vaccination venue in each ward, the city’s crui...
