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Aug 3, 2017 Local News
Japanese Language School Classes in Disarray
A lack of motivation on the part of some international students coupled with teacher shortages is having a detrimental effect on...
Aug 3, 2017 Local News
International Students Sent Home as a Warning to Others
Cases have come to light of international students at vocational colleges and Japanese language schools being sent back to their home countries after committing crimes such as shop...
Aug 3, 2017 Local News
Language Schools Facing Serious Problems
Last February it was revealed that playing cards and gambling had become a serious issue in class at a vocational college in Fukuoka, which international students attend. The situa...
Aug 3, 2017 Local News
Seven Airports in Kyushu Recognized for Helping to Entice Visitors to Japan
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has recognized a total of 27 regional airports throughout the country which have been actively attracting visitors to Ja...
Aug 3, 2017 Event
46th Kurume Water Festival
Kurume's huge water-themed festival sees all kinds of performances take place in the downtown area of the city. Meiji-dori Street will be pedestrianized during the event and...
Aug 3, 2017 Local News
Discounted Travel to Areas Afflicted by Heavy Rainfall
Discounted travel offers are being planned to boost local tourism in the areas affected by the heavy rains. The Prefecture will offer subsidies to travel agencies that...
Aug 3, 2017 Local News
Asakura Triple Water Wheel Back up and Running
The Triple Water Wheel in Asakura City is in operation again after being stopped to clear out driftwood, earth, and sand that had been clogging up the area following July's extreme...
Aug 2, 2017 Local News
Tax Revenue at an All Time High in Fukuoka City
Fukuoka City revealed that tax revenue for the 2016 fiscal year reached a record high, having risen for a fourth consecutive year. Revenue generated in...
Aug 2, 2017 Local News
Fukuoka City Develops Largest Wireless Communication Network In Japan
Fukuoka City is utilizing the latest technology available to establish a wireless network called "LoRaWAN" by the end of September this year. Compared to existing...
Aug 2, 2017 Event
Tanabata Shrine Summer Festival
On July 7, lonely hearts wrote their wishes for new love on tanzaku (special paper strips) and sent these to Tanabata Shrine. A month later, at...