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Aug 8, 2020 Local News
Printing Company Produces Clear Barriers With Scenic Scenes of Itoshima
The impact of the spread of the new coronavirus has seen many local businesses in Itoshima introduce plastic infection-prevention sheets. However, these make for an awkward aesthet...
Aug 8, 2020 Local News
Nishitetsu Reports 7.4 billion Deficit
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. (Nishitetsu) announced its consolidated accounts for the term between April to June 2020. Accordingly, the company faces a deficit of ¥7.4 billion, ...
Aug 8, 2020 Local News
Marutai to Build New Noodle Factory in Karatsu
Marutai Co., Ltd., a Fukuoka-based noodle maker, announced plans to build a new factory in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture. The company will invest ¥4.3 billion to construct a 7,300 ...
Aug 8, 2020 Local News
Cluster Found at Japan University of Economics and Other Locations in Fukuoka
On August 7, Fukuoka Prefecture announced 140 more cases of the new coronavirus infection. Eighty of those cases were found in Fukuoka City, which also announced the death of a COV...
Aug 7, 2020 Local News
Kewpie To Market Kyushu Taste Dressings
Kewpie, the popular mayonnaise brand debuted two different types of dressings, featuring Kyushu cuisine. Taking inspiration from the characteristic sweetness of Kyushu’s soy sauce,...
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 Local News
Nigh Time Cruising in Yanagawa’s Canals Resumes
The Yanagawa Akari Bune will resume operation for 2020 on August 7. The atmospheric summer-night cruise welcomes guests onto a lantern-lit gondolas that quietly glide through the c...
Aug 7, 2020 Local News
Live Music Venues in Fukuoka Plan Events from Aug 7 to 9
Cavern Beat, a live house in Fukuoka City’s Chuo-ward, will hold a three-day online charity event between August 7 to 9. Twelve Fukuoka-based bands and singers will perform their o...
Aug 7, 2020 Local News
Prefecture To Lease Second Hotel For Covid-19 Patients – Cluster At Ito Campus
The prefecture is preparing to lease an additional hotel to accommodate more patients with no or mild symptoms of COVID-19. To prevent family infections, it will increase the use o...
Aug 7, 2020 Local News
Volcanic Eruptions Possible Cause of White Haze Over Fukuoka
A thick white haze has covered many areas of Kyushu in the past few days, resulting in blurry views and a whitish sky. Partially related, the level of PM2.5 particles has been some...
