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Jun 7, 2017 Local News
Rainy Season Starts in Northern Kyushu
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced on June 6 that rainy season has begun in both northern and southern Kyushu, which is one day later than usual for the north and six days l...
Jun 1, 2017 Local News
Portable Speed Cameras in Oita
The Oita prefectural police will use portable speed cameras in a bid to crack down on dangerous driving. Many drivers were aware of the...
Jun 1, 2017 Local News
2017 Miss Earth Japan, Fukuoka Contest Result
“Miss Earth,” one of the four largest beauty contests in the world which supports women who will go onto work for environmental preservation projects, held its Fukuoka, Japan conte...
May 31, 2017 Local News
Hong Kong Couple Holds “Legal Wedding” in Fukuoka
A Hong Kong couple visited Fukuoka City for their “legal wedding,” submitting their marriage registration papers at Nishi-ku ward office on May 26. Fukuoka City started the “legal ...
May 31, 2017 Local News
Kyushu Denryoku Reaches Connectable Capacity
Kyushu Denryoku (Kyuden) announced that it has reached its estimated connectable capacity amounting to 1.8 million kilowatts on May 25. These connections include business operators...
May 31, 2017 Local News
Kitakyushu Offers 7 Languages Under 119 Emergency Number
Kitakyushu City announced a new service that allows simultaneous interpretation in seven languages beginning on June 1 at 9 am. The service aims to provide prompt reactions to 119 ...
May 31, 2017 Local News
Fukuoka City Lend Free Machine Against Phone Fraud
Fukuoka City will be renting out a device to counteract telephone fraud for free to the citizens aged over 65. The device plays a warning message to incoming calls and records...
May 30, 2017 Local News
Hakata Station New Reservation Taxi Bay Established
A new bay for reserved taxis at the Hakata Exit of Hakata Station will be in use from June 1, replacing the Premium Taxi Stand. This will make it more convenient for people who wan...
May 30, 2017 Local News
Fukuoka Motor Show 2017 Dates Announced
Dates for the Fukuoka Motor Show 2017 have been announced. The show will run for four days from December 15-18. Car manufacturers from Japan and overseas will display new models at...
May 30, 2017 Local News
Sale Of Houjoya O-hajiki at Hakozaki Festival Suspended
The sale of o-hajiki at Houjoya, one of the three biggest festivals in Hakata, will be suspended starting from this year. Coin-sized objects that are used to play a traditional Jap...