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Mar 8, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Amends Ordinance to Combat Sexual Violence
In a significant move to eradicate sexual violence, the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly has finalized an amendment to the local ordinance, categorizing unauthorized photography with.....
Feb 8, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Mayor Calls for More Flexible Regulations on Ride-Sharing Introduction
With the anticipated introduction of ride-sharing services under specific conditions managed by taxi companies this spring, Fukuoka's Mayor Takashima has voiced concerns...
Jan 31, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture Sees Rise in Job Availability for Third Consecutive Year
In 2023, Fukuoka Prefecture's average job availability rate climbed to 1.24, marking a third consecutive year of growth. According to the Fukuoka Labor Bureau, this increase...
Jan 29, 2024 Local News
Saga City Introduces Advanced Citizen Check-In Feature in ‘Super App’
Saga City announced the addition of a 'Citizen Check-In Function' to its 'Saga City Super App', a first-of-its-kind feature among municipal apps in Japan. This function, starting f...
Dec 7, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Expands Childcare Aid to High Schoolers
Fukuoka City has announced an expansion of its childcare support policy, which will now include high school students starting from January next year. This program currently limits ...
Dec 6, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Police Boost Stalking Defense with New Safety Camera
In response to increasing cases of stalking, the Fukuoka Prefectural Police Headquarters has introduced 27 new "Personal Safety Cameras" designed to capture images of perpetrators ...
Dec 5, 2023 Local News
Chain Incident at Fukuoka School
In a disturbing event at a private middle school in Fukuoka City, two senior students have been sent to family court for their involvement in a bullying incident involving a freshm...
Nov 14, 2023 Local News
Kitakyushu City Leads as Japan’s First ‘Child-Centered City
On the 13th, Kitakyushu City declared itself as the first "Child-Centered City" in Japan, advancing child-rearing policies in collaboration with academia, government, local communi...
Nov 10, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka’s 10th Basic Plan: Aiming for Global Talent
The Fukuoka Directive Council (FDC) has proactively engaged with Fukuoka City Hall, delivering a set of recommendations for the city's "10th Basic Plan," focusing on urban growth a...
Nov 10, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Vows to Break Free from Gangs
The "Banish Violence Fukuoka Convention" gathered 400 stakeholders in Fukuoka City to address organized crime, signaling a community-wide push to eliminate gang violence...