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Oct 25, 2023 Local News
Kurume’s Roadside Bananas Secure New Home on Farm
Earlier in October, a curious sight emerged in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture: bananas planted, without permission, on a city road...
Oct 4, 2023 Event
Ishibashi Bunka Center Autumn Rose Fair
Donated to his hometown of Kurume City by Shojiro Ishibashi, the founder of Bridgestone, the Ishibashi Bunka Center is...
Aug 29, 2023 Event
Hanabi Douranbachi
Witness a unique fireworks spectacle that has been a part of Fukuoka's intangible folk culture...
Aug 8, 2023 Event
364th Chikugo River Fireworks Festival
Witness a historic fireworks display that boasts a history of more than 350 years, initially started as a...
Jul 27, 2023 Local News
Kurume City Pleads for Volunteers Amid Post-Deluge Crisis
Kurume city, impacted by record rainfall on July 10 which flooded 3700 homes, is in desperate need of more disaster volunteers. The Social Welfare Council of Kurume, which operates...
Jul 25, 2023 Local News
Kurume Mayor: Free Housing and Mental Care for Flood Victims
The Mayor of Kurume City, Haraguchi, has disclosed that the unprecedented heavy rain has affected approximately 3,700 buildings with flood damage. In a press conference held on Jul...
Jun 13, 2023 Local News
Chinese Student in Kurume Conned out of 3 Million Yen in Identity Fraud
In May, a young Chinese student in his twenties residing in Kurume City fell victim to a fraudulent scheme, conned out of approximately 3 million yen in cash. The scammer had posed...
May 30, 2023 Event
Kawatari Festival (Hekokaki Festival) at Kora Taisha Shrine
Also known as the "Hekokaki Festival," the Kawatari Festival marks the onset of summer in Chikugo. The name "Kawatari" originates from...
May 12, 2023 Local News
Driving Safety: Now Served with Noodles and Fish Cake
In an effort to raise awareness about road safety during the spring season, police officers in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, have taken a unique approach. As part of the Spring ...
Apr 20, 2023 Event
Ishibashi Bunka Center Spring Rose Fair
The Ishibashi Bunka Center boasts the largest rose garden in Fukuoka, featuring over 400 varieties and 2,600 roses. The peak season spans about...
