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Jan 31, 2018 Local News
Disciplinary Action Against Police Highest in Fukuoka
There were 260 cases of disciplinary action taken against police officers in Japan last year. The Fukuoka Prefectural Police recorded 23 incidents, which is...
Jan 26, 2018 Local News
Goboten Udon Flavored Calbee Potato Chips to go on Sale
On Jan. 23, Fukuoka Prefecture announced that a new local flavor of Calbee potato chips will go on sale. The limited edition goboten udon (noodles topped with...
Jan 26, 2018 Local News
Kirin’s Fukuoka Factory to Produce Non-alcoholic Beer
Kirin Beer announced on Jan. 22 that their Fukuoka factory will acquire new equipment to produce non-alcoholic beer and foods. Some of...
Jan 26, 2018 Local News
Kitakyushu Marathon Medals Made From Recycled Materials
In what is believed to be a first, Kitakyushu Marathon will award medals made from recycled materials. In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of...
Jan 24, 2018 Local News
New Scone from Fukuoka Available in Starbucks
Starbucks has introduced a new caramel toffee-flavored American scone to its stores. The company called out to branches throughout the country asking for...
Jan 24, 2018 Local News
Taxi Passes Offered for Used Cars Trade Ins
JTB Kyushu announced that a limited number of commuter passes for use Daiichi Kotsu taxis will be made available to Kitakyushu City residents over the age of...
Jan 23, 2018 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture to Battle Sex Crimes Through Education
The Fukuoka Prefectural Police Headquarters revealed that 411 sexual offenses were reported in 2017. Based on the number of crimes committed per 100,000 people, this is believed to...
Jan 22, 2018 Local News
Kitakyushu ANA Cargo Flights Announced
All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced that they will operate regular cargo flights via Kitakyushu Airport beginning this summer. ANA Cargo’s new route, which will...
Jan 19, 2018 Local News
DJ Police at Hakata Station
DJ police will be based at the intersection in front of JR Hakata Station to help people cross the road and prevent traffic accidents. The Fukuoka Prefectural Police will...
Jan 19, 2018 Local News
Port of Hakata Amongst Japan’s Busiest During 2017
nitial figures suggest that the Port of Hakata welcomed more cruise ships (326) than anywhere else in Japan during 2017. This makes Hakata the...