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Jul 11, 2018 Local News
Three Newly-Opened Yatai Street Stalls in Tenjin Have Closed
The Fukuoka City Yatai Selection Committee announced on Jul. 6 that five of the 28 newly licensed yatai food stalls never opened. Furthermore, three of the 28 selected yatai have c...
Jul 11, 2018 Local News
Six Fatalities in Kyushu Following Heavy Rain Fall
A total of six fatalities were reported in Fukuoka, Saga, and Kagoshima Prefectures following the torrential downpours that hit western Japan during the first week of July. The bod...
Jul 10, 2018 Event
Edamame Harvest Festival in Tachiarai 2018
Enjoy delicious Tachiarai edamame paired with a cold glass of beer made from locally-grown wheat or shochu made by local brewery Kenjo. This harvest festival will also feature a ra...
Jul 10, 2018 Local News
Measles Outbreak in Fukuoka is Over
Fukuoka Prefecture announced on July 5 that the measles outbreak is over. The infected patient found on May 29 is believed to be the last infected individual in Fukuoka City. No ot...
Jul 9, 2018 Event
Yamakasa Happi Coats Exhibition at Fukuoka City Museum
See happi coats that were worn as far back as 120 years ago by the Yamakasa districts of Doi, Susaki (Daikoku), Higashimachi (Higashi), Gofukumachi (Nishi and Higashi), Uonomachi (...
Jul 9, 2018 Event
Hakata Gion Yamakasa Exhibition
Happi coats and tenugui which were worn by the participants of past Oiyama races are on display at Hakata Machiya Folk Museum. Approximately 40 happi coats are on display, includin...
Jul 9, 2018 Local News
Ippudo to Release Ramen Making App
A new game app named “Gokko Land” which creates the virtual experience of ramen making will become available as of Jul. 11. Users can experience the basics of ramen making through ...
Jul 9, 2018 Event
Aobanomori Concert
The Aobanomori Concert will take place at Nomiyama Kannonji Temple's Hagiya tea store. Accordion and Spanish guitar duo Kinemachikoru will be performing alongside Byon Kay, a music...
Jul 6, 2018 Local News
Fukuoka City to Subsidize Fertility Treatment
Fukuoka City announced an increase in the funding available for fertility treatment. The city has made support for IVF available, but now plans to offer more help for those with fe...
Jul 6, 2018 Local News
Runway Expansion Proposals for Fukuoka
Proposals have been put forward to change existing plans to expand the runway at Fukuoka Airport. A second runway for departing aircrafts is scheduled for construction in 2025. How...