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Aug 7, 2020 Local News
Unzen City Introduces Electric-assisted Bicycle for Tourists
On August 1, a new electric-assisted bicycle rental service was launched in Unzen, Nagasaki Prefecture. Operated by Unzen Mirai Kataru Inc., the project offers five Taiwanese-made,...
Aug 7, 2020 Now Reports
Summer Camp for Kids & Cycling Tours on Goto Island
The Goto islands, which are known for sites associated with the Hidden Christians, are a hidden gem of a destination blessed with beautiful mountains and ocean views. This time, we...
Jul 30, 2020 Now Reports
GRANDAYS – Small-group Luxury Bus Day Trip Tours
We began the tour with a pre-departure coffee inside the elegant Grand Etude on the first floor of Nishitetsu Grand Hotel for the GRANDAYS bus trip to two pottery havens...
Jun 22, 2020 Local News
Kyushu’s Sugar Road Registered as Japan Heritage
A historical road connecting eight cities between Nagasaki and Kitakyushu became recognized as a Japan Heritage on June 19. The 228-kilometer route is called Nagasaki Kaido, or ‘Su...
Apr 30, 2020 Local News
Mega-Solar Plant Announced for Nagasaki
Kyudenko Corporation is collaborating with Kyocera Corporation (Kyoto) and four other companies to fund the development of a mega-solar plant in Nagasaki Prefecture. The group anno...
Apr 28, 2020 Local News
Essential Crew Infections Leaves Cruise Ship Stuck in Nagasaki
More than a week has passed since the first COVID-19 infection was confirmed on the Costa Atlantica, a cruise ship docked in Nagasaki Port without a scheduled departure date. Two o...
Apr 27, 2020 Local News
Nagasaki Declares Medical Emergency as Cruise Ship Brings in Over Approximately 150 infected Persons
The medical association of Nagasaki Prefecture announced a state of emergency on April 23. The prefecture currently faces escalating expansion of COVID-19 infection involving the c...
Apr 16, 2020 Local News
Nagasaki Kunchi (Oct 2020) Performances to Be Canceled
The traditional festival of Nagasaki Kunchi will cancel its dedication dance. The performance during Kunchi shinto festival is one of Japan's Intangible Folk Cultural Properties. R...
Apr 3, 2020 Local News
Huis Ten Bosch Terminates Contracts Due to Coronavirus Impact
Huis Ten Bosch terminated contracts for its contract staff due to the reduced workload amidst the impact of the spread of the new coronavirus. The company reportedly notified more ...
Mar 13, 2020 Local News
Huis Ten Bosch to Reopen Outdoor Sections on Mar 16
Huis Ten Bosch will partially resume operations, as of March 16. The park's outdoor sections, including some restaurants, will reopen after a sixteen-day closure linked to coronavi...