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May 26, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Based Startup Raises Money to Support Mountain Huts
A Fukuoka-based startup, Yamap, is calling for funding to save local mountain huts from the economic impact of the spread of the new coronavirus. Mountain huts traditionally are fo...
May 26, 2020 Local News
Saga Prefecture Encourages Sidewalk Dining
Saga Prefecture has launched an initiative to create a new dining-out style that minimizes the risks of spreading the new coronavirus. A social trial named ‘Saga Night Terrace Chal...
May 26, 2020 Local News
Kyushu University Co-develops Component for Use in New Coronavirus Vaccines
Kyushu University and a Fukuoka-based startup Kaiko Ltd. have co-developed a potential antigenic protein for use in new coronavirus vaccines. The group succeeded in culturing ‘Anti...
May 26, 2020 Local News
Six New Cases Reported in Kitakyushu including one High School Student
Fukuoka Prefecture is preparing a revised budget the current fiscal year. The new budget of ¥21.4 billion includes support for households (¥17 billion) and funding for the developm...
May 25, 2020 Local News
JR Kyushu Cancels Plans for Additional Summer Trains
The company, which operated an additional 450 shinkansen trains and 1,061 express trains between July to September in 2019, plans no such operations this year for the first time si...
May 25, 2020 Local News
Air Busan to Resume Flights to Fukuoka in July
Air Busan plans to resume flights between Fukuoka and Busan in July 2020. The company, which currently closes its international routes due to the spread of the new coronavirus, pre...
May 25, 2020 Local News
Four New Infections Recorded in Fukuoka Prefecture
On May 24, four more confirmed cases of the new coronavirus infections were found in Fukuoka Prefecture. Three of the new cases involve Kitakyushu residents, including a man in his...
May 24, 2020 Local News
Serious Negative Impact on Local Business Due to COVID-19 Reported
The majority of local businesses reported significant revenue deficits and earnings. JR Kyushu, which is temporarily laying off approximately 800 employees, disclosed a ¥3.14 bill...
May 24, 2020 Local News
Ippudo Ramen Delivery Coming to Fukuoka
The ‘Ramen Ex’ delivery service will begin in Fukuoka City this June. The service, launched by Nissin Foods Holdings in May, delivers five of Japan’s favorite ramen bowls to custom...
May 24, 2020 Local News
Four New COVID-19 Infections in Fukuoka Prefecture
Four newly confirmed cases of the new coronavirus infection were found in Fukuoka Prefecture on May 23. These cases, the first in the past six days, involve three Kitakyushu reside...
