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Apr 2, 2025 Local News

Kurume Unveils Redevelopment Plan For Major Shopping District

Kurume City has released a redevelopment proposal for the area surrounding Nishitetsu Kurume Station, the city’s largest shopping district...

Apr 1, 2025 Event

A large plant market takes place in Kurume, a city known for its azaleas. Counted among Japan’s top three plant fairs...

Mar 7, 2025 Event

One of Japan’s largest—and among the world’s largest—festivals dedicated to Kurume Kasuri, this event brings together 25 exhibitors...

Feb 26, 2025 Local News

The Fukuoka Labor Bureau has ordered Arcadia, a Kurume-based wedding hall operator, to repay over...

Feb 21, 2025 Local News

Kurume City has signed an agreement with 7-Eleven Japan to collaborate on elderly support initiatives and...

Feb 18, 2025 Local News

Kurume City’s population fell to 299,663 as of February 1, marking the first time it has dropped below 300,000 since...

Feb 7, 2025 Local News

Kurume City will raise school lunch fees for elementary and junior high students starting in April due to...

Feb 4, 2025 Event

Blessed with the abundant waters of the Chikugo River, pristine Chikugo rice, fragrant Hita cedar...

Feb 4, 2025 Local News

The former president of a company operating wedding venues in Kurume City and four others have been arrested on...

Dec 12, 2024 Event

This 1,600-year-old tsuina (ceremony to exorcise evil spirits) is one of Japan’s three main fire festivals...