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Aug 6, 2018 Local News
Unlicensed Taxi Operating in Kitakyushu
Two Korean nationals have been charged with operating a "shirotaku" (unlicensed taxi) service in Fukuoka. The head of a real estate company in Kitakyushu (aged 74) and his son (36)...
Aug 3, 2018 Local News
Gas Prices to Rise in Kyushu
Kyushu Electric Power (Kyuden), Okinawa Electric Power Company, and Saibu Gas Co., Ltd. announced on July 27 plans to increase their prices in order to reflect fluctuations in the ...
Jul 17, 2018 Local News
Special Kumamoto and Oita Michelin Guide
A special Kumamoto and Oita-themed Michelin Guide went on sale nationwide on July 13. An event to commemorate the release was held at a branch of Kinokuniya in Oita City. This is t...
Jul 17, 2018 Local News
Royal Asscher Opens Store in Tenjin
Premium diamond jewelry brand Royal Asscher opened its second store in Japan in Tenjin on Jul. 14. While their jewelry is available at many shops around the country, this specialty...
Jul 13, 2018 Local News
Cormorant Fishing Suspended in Chikugo
The traditional cormorant fishing that takes place on Chikugo River was suspended again for the second consecutive year. This is expected to have a negative impact on tourism in ...
Jul 13, 2018 Local News
Rainy Season in Northern Kyushu Ended
Japan Meteorological Agency announced the end of the rainy season on July 9 for northern Kyushu and Chugoku, Kinki, Tokai and Hokuriku regions. The rainy season in Kyushu ended ten...
Jul 13, 2018 Local News
Itoshima’s Shiraito Falls and Fureai no Sato Temporarily Closed
The roads surrounding the Shiraito Falls and Fureai no Sato in Itoshima are temporarily closed due to mudslides caused by the heavy rain that fell during the first week of July. Ac...
Jul 11, 2018 Local News
Volunteers in Kurume Wanted
Volunteers are wanted in Kurume for flood relief efforts. The team will help clean up homes of flood-affected families and institutions and are expected to work from 10 a.m. to 3 p...
Jul 10, 2018 Local News
Measles Outbreak in Fukuoka is Over
Fukuoka Prefecture announced on July 5 that the measles outbreak is over. The infected patient found on May 29 is believed to be the last infected individual in Fukuoka City. No ot...
Jul 6, 2018 Local News
Fukuoka City to Subsidize Fertility Treatment
Fukuoka City announced an increase in the funding available for fertility treatment. The city has made support for IVF available, but now plans to offer more help for those with fe...