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Apr 15, 2016 Local News
Fukuoka Pref. to Start LGBT Hotline for DV Victims
Starting in fiscal 2016, Fukuoka Prefecture will establish a new hotline and counseling service for victims of domestic violence within the LGBT community. 3,387 cases of domestic ...
Apr 15, 2016 Local News
The 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake – Summary Report
At 21:26 on Apr. 14, an earthquake measuring a maximum of 7 on the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) seismic intensity scale (the highest possible level) occurred in Kumamoto Prefe...
Apr 8, 2016 Local News
Miyazaki Mangoes Selling for ¥108,000 Each
On Apr. 7, the first auction of the year for Miyazaki mango brand Taiyo no Tamago (Egg of the Sun) was held. A new record was set when two mangoes were sold for...
Apr 8, 2016 Local News
Free Wi-Fi at Nishitetsu Stations
Fukuoka City Free Wi-Fi has expanded its coverage area! 10 more Nishitetsu stations are now covered by the service. On the Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line this includes Yakuin...
Apr 7, 2016 Local News
Fukuoka Children’s Hospital Establishes International Medical Support
On Apr. 1, Fukuoka Children’s Hospital announced that its International Medical Support Center is open for business. Although the number of foreign residents and tourists in Japan ...
Apr 4, 2016 Local News
Tenjin Chuo Park Underground Parking Lot to Accept Motorcycles
On Mar. 22, Fukuoka City Road and Sewerage Bureau announced that the underground parking lot beneath Tenjin Chuo Park (1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku) would start accepting motorcycles from...
Apr 2, 2016 Local News
Hawks Town Mall to Return in 2018
Hawks Town Mall will return! Mitsubishi Estate announced on Mar. 31 that they plan to reopen Hawks Town Mall in fiscal 2018. The new facility will...
Apr 1, 2016 Local News
Goshi Yakishouronpou Opens in Fukuoka
A Chinese resident (from Shanghai) will opened a dedicated Xiaolongbao restaurant today, Apr. 1. Xiaolongbao is the local specialty of the aspiring...
Apr 1, 2016 Local News
Sakura Illumination at JR Hakata City – Ends Wed.
After taking a break last year, JR Hakata City’s sakura illumination is back! This is the 5th time that the space in front of the station will be lit up a vibrant pink, and this ye...
Mar 31, 2016 Local News
2nd Dean & DeLuca Shop to Open in Hakata
Dean & DeLuca is opening its second Kyushu branch on B1F of Amu Plaza Hakata. (The first opened in Solaria Plaza in Apr. 2015.) The new shop will sell baked goods, including muffin...