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Feb 1, 2022 Local News
Robotic Sofa Developed by Okawa Brand
n Okawa furniture manufacturer developed robotic series named Robot Furniture. The project’s first item is a sofa that can be moved and turned using the remote controller. While th...
Feb 1, 2022 Local News
National Government Supports Establishment of Semiconductor Engineer Training in Kyushu
The national government plans to develop a new educational base in Kyushu to train more semiconductor engineers. An industry-government-academia organization would launch by March ...
Feb 1, 2022 Local News
Kitakyushu City Test Sheltering in Cars
An organization in Kitakyushu City seeks to utilize cars as temporary shelters during natural disasters. While taking refuge in a vehicle is considered an option if an evacuation o...
Feb 1, 2022 Local News
Itoshima Mayor Wins Reelection But Tests Positive for COVID
Yuji Tsukigata, reelected for a third term as Mayor of the Itoshima City, has tested positive for the new coronavirus. The Mayor canceled all indoor speeches as the number of COVID...
Jan 31, 2022 Local News
Fukuoka Releases New Guidelines for Coronavirus Infection Control
First, observation periods for those who had close contact with COVID-19 patients have been shortened to seven days (*the day of the last contact with the patient is treated as day...
Jan 31, 2022 Local News
Fukuoka City Boosts Medical Support for COVID Out Patients
Fukuoka City boosts medical support for COVID-19 patients who are treated at home. To ensure the safety of the increasing number of home-treated patients amid the latest spike in t...
Jan 28, 2022 Local News
Itoshima City Extends Subsidy For Newlyweds
Itoshima City announced an extended application period for its subsidy program for newly married couples. The city provides up to ¥600,000 to couples aged 29 or under and up to ¥30...
Jan 28, 2022 Local News
Gasoline Prices Near ¥180/l in Kagoshima and Nagasaki
Gasoline prices around Kyushu are soaring. As of Jan. 24, Nagasaki Prefecture recorded Japan’s highest average price of ¥177.5/l. Kagoshima also hit an average price of ¥177.0/l. P...
Jan 27, 2022 Local News
IMPORTANT – Corona Special Alert Issued To Prevent Spread Of Virus
In response to the spread of the new coronavirus, priority measures to prevent the spread of the virus have been applied to Fukuoka Prefecture from today. The measures will be in e...
Jan 26, 2022 Local News
Fukuoka’s LGBT Program To Launch Apr 1
An LGBT partnership program for Fukuoka Prefecture will officially launch on Apr. 1, 2022. As the sixth prefecture in Japan to introduce a program of this kind, Fukuoka will begin ...