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Oct 6, 2021 Local News
Illumination Began in Kokura
The Kokura Illumination has begun in a part of central Kitakyushu City. The area is lit up with lights to celebrate the upcoming gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics world championsh...
Oct 6, 2021 Local News
Taira, Unzen Aims To Become Cyclist Friendly Town
Taira district of Unzen City aims to become a cyclist-friendly town, taking advantage of its proximity to Kumamoto Prefecture and areas along the Shimabara Train railway. 1.83-mete...
Oct 6, 2021 Local News
Engineer Friendly City Fukuoka Awards
The Engineer Friendly City Fukuoka Award began accepting votes from the general public. The third edition of the competition aims to create a more attractive working environment fo...
Oct 6, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka’s First PCR and Antigen Test Kit Vending Machines
The first two vending machines selling COVID-19 antigen test kits and PCR screening kits in Fukuoka Prefecture have been introduced in Dazaifu City and Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City. ...
Oct 5, 2021 Local News
Social Trial for Easing of Restrictions Underway
An outline for a social trial for easing activity restrictions during the pandemic has been announced. Fukuoka Prefecture will be one of the thirteen prefectures for testing the ne...
Oct 5, 2021 Local News
Nishitetsu Introduces More E-vehicles
Nishi-Nippon Railroad (Nishitetsu) and Sumitomo Corporation will run a social test on electric buses. A Taiwanese-developed vehicle with a battery offering 150 kilometers without r...
Oct 5, 2021 Local News
Smart-ring WIth Payment System On Trial at Ropponmatsu Tsutaya
A smart ring for contactless payment, known as Evering, will be tested at the Tsutaya bookstore in Ropponmatsu, Fukuoka City. The wearable smart device was developed by a domestic ...
Oct 5, 2021 Local News
Disturbances Lead to Nightly Closure of Parking Lot in Itoshima
The seaside parking lot has become a gathering point for drivers of noisy cars and motorcycles recently. Despite the efforts of locals to persuade drivers to be more considerate, l...
Oct 5, 2021 Local News
International Student Admissions for APU on Hold
Admissions of approximately 1,300 exchange students to Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) to Japan have been suspended as of September 2022. The number makes up one-fourth o...
Oct 5, 2021 Local News
Only 10% Of Restaurants and Bars Approved For Extra Hour Of Operation
Fukuoka Prefecture has rolled out its own COVID-19 safety recognition program for restaurants and bars, offering the privilege of operating one extra hour during Oct. 1 ~ 14. Howev...
