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Oct 11, 2021 Local News
Artistic Reiwa Monuments Installed in Sakamoto Hachimangu Shrine
A new monument was installed near the Sakamoto Hachimangu Shrine in Dazaifu City. With the theme of “plum-blossom viewing banquet,” local artists created an object using three stai...
Oct 11, 2021 Local News
Twenty Emus Fled Farm in Kumamoto
Twenty emus fled from a sightseeing farm in Kumamoto Prefecture on Oct. 7. Kikuchi Emu Tourist Farm confirmed the escape of these enormous birds after they were spotted on public r...
Oct 11, 2021 Local News
Ganesha Installed Inside Yoshizuka Little Asia Market
A statue of the elephant-headed Hindu god, Ganesha, has come to Yoshizuka Ichiba Little Asia Market in Fukuoka City. The Indian-made stone statue weighs 1.3 tons and will become a ...
Oct 8, 2021 Local News
Nishitetsu Tests Allowing Bicycles On Trains
From October 23, Nishi-Nippon Railroad will carry out a "cycle train" trial allowing bicycles to be brought into the train cars of the limited express train of the Tenjin Omuta Lin...
Oct 8, 2021 Local News
FOSA 2021 Online Culture Show
Fukuoka Overseas Students Association (FOSA) will stream its 2021 culture show on October 9. Exchange students in Fukuoka Prefecture introduce music, dance, and more performances o...
Oct 8, 2021 Local News
Autumn Asian-film Screenings in Fukuoka
Despite the sudden discontinuation of Focus on Asia Fukuoka International Film Festival (FFF) as of March 2021, Fukuokans can enjoy many Asian film screenings this October. Take th...
Oct 8, 2021 Local News
Kyudai and Jetro Startup Collaboration
Kyushu University and Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) announced a partnership to support international startup companies. JETRO’s fifty-five international offices would s...
Oct 6, 2021 Local News
Illumination Began in Kokura
The Kokura Illumination has begun in a part of central Kitakyushu City. The area is lit up with lights to celebrate the upcoming gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics world championsh...
Oct 6, 2021 Local News
Taira, Unzen Aims To Become Cyclist Friendly Town
Taira district of Unzen City aims to become a cyclist-friendly town, taking advantage of its proximity to Kumamoto Prefecture and areas along the Shimabara Train railway. 1.83-mete...
Oct 6, 2021 Local News
Engineer Friendly City Fukuoka Awards
The Engineer Friendly City Fukuoka Award began accepting votes from the general public. The third edition of the competition aims to create a more attractive working environment fo...