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Jul 21, 2017 Local News
Fukuoka and Auckland Conclude MOU to Support Startups
Sister cities Fukuoka and Auckland concluded a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support startups looking to expand their businesses abroad. This is Fukuoka's seventh startup r...
Jul 21, 2017 Event
Kinshuki National High School Judo Tournament 2017 & Gyokuryuki High School Kendo Tournament
These Nishinippon Shimbun sponsored events will see some of the top young judo and kendo competitors battle it out in Fukuoka. 168 girls and 322 boys will compete in...
Jul 21, 2017 Event
Sunset Live 2017
Sunset Live is Kyushu’s most popular outdoor music festival, returning for its 25th year. Enjoyed by over 15,000 people, Sunset Live started as a party in the parking lot of Sunset...
Jul 21, 2017 Event
Isla de Salsa 2017
Fukuoka’s largest latin music festival is back on Nokonoshima Island, less than an hour from Tenjin. Salsa in the sand to...
Jul 21, 2017 Local News
Sale on Wedding Dresses and Used Kimonos!
A huge sale on new and used wedding dresses will take place on the eighth floor of the Daimaru department store from July 19 to 24. There will be over...
Jul 21, 2017 Now Reports
Guide to Japanese life and language written by Anne Crescini
Anne Crescini has lived in Japan for over 16 years and works primarily in research and education as an associate professor at Kitakyushu University. Having previously lived in Kita...
Jul 21, 2017 Local News
Mobile Trailer on Display to Help Raise Awareness about Disaster Prevention Measures
A trailer has been set up on the grounds of the former Daimyo Elementary School to highlight how mobile accommodation can be utilized to help...
Jul 21, 2017 Event
Giant Minion Outside Hakata Station
A giant, 5-meter tall Minion is currently on display outside Hakata Station to celebrate the release of Despicable Me 3. The much loved character...
Jul 20, 2017 Local News
Heavy Downpours Caused by Intense Cumulonimbus Clouds
The Japanese Meteorological Agency revealed that the record levels of rain that fell in Fukuoka and Oita were caused by the formation of numerous...
Jul 20, 2017 Event
5th Itoshima Seaside Festival Keya Fireworks
Keya Beach is listed among Japan’s 88 most beautiful beaches. Every year the public is treated to...