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Mar 25, 2021 Local News
Vaccine Consultation Service Opened in Fukuoka Prefecture
On Mar. 23, Fukuoka Prefecture opened a phone consultation center for the new coronavirus vaccination. The call center answers residents’ medical concerns and questions regarding p...
Mar 25, 2021 Local News
14 Unexploded Bombs Found In Shrine in Fukuoka City
On March 22, fourteen unexploded bombs were found at the Hirano Shrine in Fukuoka City. Police and SDF members removed the bombs from a water tank at the shrine late on the same da...
Mar 25, 2021 Local News
Hakata Doll Making Trainees Wanted
A 10-month program to train new Hakata Doll artisans will open in June 2021. Classes will take place on Wednesdays at 18:30~20:30 and teach the entire process of making Hakata Doll...
Mar 25, 2021 Local News
Big Discounts at HTB Hotels For Kyushu Residents
Beginning on Mar. 23, Huis Ten Bosch offers special hotel discounts for Kyushu residents. Overnight stays at the park’s four hotels are available at about 40% off until the campaig...
Mar 25, 2021 Local News
Cat on Expressway Closes Lane For Three Hours in Fukuoka
A cat was found loose on Fukuoka Urban Expressway in the morning of Mar. 22. From around 8:00 a.m. to 11:00, a lane near the Enokida Ramp in Hakata Ward was closed to capture it. A...
Mar 23, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka Police Introduces Traffic Signal App for Visually Impaired
Fukuoka Prefectural Police installed four traffic lights that communicate with visually-impaired pedestrians via a smartphone application. The free app, "ShinGO!," informs users of...
Mar 23, 2021 Local News
Oita and Kagoshima Accept Seconded Airline Workers
More prefectures in Kyushu are accepting seconded workers from major airline companies. On Mar. 19, Oita Prefecture announced three office workers from ANA and JAL would join their...
Mar 23, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture’s Updated Requests To Residents
Fukuoka Prefecture announced new guidelines to limit the spread of the new coronavirus infections. Beginning on Mar. 22, the prefecture requests the following...
Mar 22, 2021 Local News
Seven Stars Train To Serve Ippudo Ramen
JR Kyushu’s luxury sightseeing train, Seven Stars, announced they would serve bowls of ramen noodles. Reflecting upon the passengers’ desire to slurp noodles before going to bed, e...
Mar 22, 2021 Local News
Hoshino Resort Acquires Grand Hyatt Fukuoka
Hoshino Resorts Inc. has announced plans to acquire the Grand Hyatt Fukuoka in June, aiming to initiate a recovery plan for the hotel from the new coronavirus-induced downturn...
