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Nov 24, 2021 Local News
Nozomi Shinkansen (Tokyo-Hakata) Free for Children Between Nov 24 ~ Dec 19
Rides on the Nozomi shinkansen will be free for children 11 and under for a limited time. From Nov. 24 ~ Dec. 19, the Nozomi (Hakata-Tokyo) operating companies will allow each IC-t...
Nov 24, 2021 Local News
Belgium Shows Interest In Doing Business in Kyushu
The Embassy and Consulates of Belgium in Japan held a gathering to accelerate economic interaction with Kyushu. The country boasts strength in logistics, biotechnologies, and other...
Nov 24, 2021 Local News
New Menbei Soy Flavour Cracker Debuts
Fukutaro debuted a new Menbei cracker, named Fukuoka Shoyu. Aiming to support local soy-sauce makers that have suffered reduced sales due to the new coronavirus pandemic, the new p...
Nov 24, 2021 Local News
Parts of Kirishima Shrine Become National Treasures
Three buildings belonging to Kirishima Shrine in Kagoshima Prefecture were recently registered as national treasures. The shrine has survived damage from eruptions of Kirishima Mou...
Nov 22, 2021 Local News
Ringer Hut Returns To Tenjin
Ringer Hut will open a restaurant in Tenjin after a six-year absence. The popular Nagasaki-based champon noodle chain formerly operated two shops in Tenjin before their closures du...
Nov 22, 2021 Local News
APU To Launch Sustainability Tourism Faculty
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) announced the establishment of the College of Sustainable Development and Tourism. Beginning in April 2023, the new faculty would accept 3...
Nov 22, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka City Tests Inclusive Park Equipment
Fukuoka City opened an inclusive park with equipment for children of all ages and abilities. Slides, swings, and three more items with increased accessibility for wheelchairs and b...
Nov 22, 2021 Local News
Students On Goto Islands Prepare Fields For Cranes
In Goto City, Nagasaki, junior high school students are working to create a new wintering spot for cranes. While more than 10,000 cranes head to Kagoshima Prefecture in the fall to...
Nov 19, 2021 Local News
Kyushu Partners for UN Wipo Green
he Kyushu Bureau of Economy announced participation in UN-operated Wipo Green. The online platform can create opportunities to raise awareness of green technologies owned by Kyushu...
Nov 19, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka City To Offer 3rd Vaccinations From Dec 1
Fukuoka City will begin giving third shots of the COVID-19 vaccine from December 1. The city announced the plan to send out vaccine vouchers to some 63,000 medical workers on Novem...