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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...
Oct 6, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka’s First PCR and Antigen Test Kit Vending Machines
The first two vending machines selling COVID-19 antigen test kits and PCR screening kits in Fukuoka Prefecture have been introduced in Dazaifu City and Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City. ...
Oct 5, 2021 Local News
Social Trial for Easing of Restrictions Underway
An outline for a social trial for easing activity restrictions during the pandemic has been announced. Fukuoka Prefecture will be one of the thirteen prefectures for testing the ne...
Oct 5, 2021 Local News
Nishitetsu Introduces More E-vehicles
Nishi-Nippon Railroad (Nishitetsu) and Sumitomo Corporation will run a social test on electric buses. A Taiwanese-developed vehicle with a battery offering 150 kilometers without r...