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Oct 22, 2021 Local News
Marriott Group Hotel to Open Near Ureshino Onsen Station
Marriott International’s Fairfield Hotel will be developed near JR Ureshino-onsen Station in Saga Prefecture. The hotel will open in the same building as the new roadside station (...
Oct 22, 2021 Local News
Nakasu Jazz To Resume In Person Concerts
The 13th Nakasu Jazz welcomes back its fans to two venues this year. The street music event was entirely held online in 2020, but live performances return to JR Kyushu Hall and Can...
Oct 22, 2021 Local News
New Air Service Delivers Freshly Harvested Food From Miyazaki to Kanto
Solaseed Air will begin same-day air shipping of fresh produce from Miyazaki City to the Kanto region. Freshly harvested produce will be shipped to Miyazaki Airport and then leave ...
Oct 21, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka’s First Public Piano
The first street piano in Fukuoka City was introduced on the 1st floor of Solaria plaza in Tenjin. On the morning of Oct. 20, local jazz pianist Futa Kojo filled the place with bea...
Oct 21, 2021 Local News
JR Kyushu’s Seven Stars Named Best Train In World
Readers of the American travel magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, selected JR Kyushu’s Seven Stars as the best train of the year. The luxury sightseeing train featuring all rail travel...
Oct 21, 2021 Local News
Mt. Aso Erupts – No Injuries Reported
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) raised the warning level for Mt. Aso to three as of October 20. The volcano erupted at 11: 43 on Wednesday, sending volcanic smoke to 3,500 me...
Oct 20, 2021 Local News
Itoshima Frozen Sweets Manufacturer Acquired by Mitsui
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. announced the acquisition of the Itoshima-based food producer, Goyo Foods Industry Co., Ltd. By Dec. 2, the frozen-sweet manufacturer would become...
Oct 20, 2021 Local News
13th Asian Pacific City Summit Special Edition
The UN-Habitat Fukuoka Office and Fukuoka City will jointly hold the 13th Asian Pacific City Summit Special Edition on October 26 and 27...
Oct 20, 2021 Local News
Two-seater EV Rental In Itoshima
A mini electric vehicle sharing service began in Itoshima City, Fukuoka. Toyota’s two-seater EV, ‘C+pod, became available at three spots to provide a new mobility option for...
Oct 20, 2021 Local News
The Bank of Fukuoka Launches Service by Appointment
The Bank of Fukuoka began the use of an online booking system for all customers. Users of all branches can book their visits in advance for reduced waiting time and...