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Oct 5, 2021 Local News
Smart-ring WIth Payment System On Trial at Ropponmatsu Tsutaya
A smart ring for contactless payment, known as Evering, will be tested at the Tsutaya bookstore in Ropponmatsu, Fukuoka City. The wearable smart device was developed by a domestic ...
Oct 5, 2021 Local News
Disturbances Lead to Nightly Closure of Parking Lot in Itoshima
The seaside parking lot has become a gathering point for drivers of noisy cars and motorcycles recently. Despite the efforts of locals to persuade drivers to be more considerate, l...
Oct 5, 2021 Local News
International Student Admissions for APU on Hold
Admissions of approximately 1,300 exchange students to Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) to Japan have been suspended as of September 2022. The number makes up one-fourth o...
Oct 5, 2021 Local News
Only 10% Of Restaurants and Bars Approved For Extra Hour Of Operation
Fukuoka Prefecture has rolled out its own COVID-19 safety recognition program for restaurants and bars, offering the privilege of operating one extra hour during Oct. 1 ~ 14. Howev...
Oct 1, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka City Fishery Premium Coupons On Sale
Fukuoka City began selling premium coupons on behalf of the local fishery association. A book of coupons worth ¥12,000 is being sold for ¥10,000 at Meinohama, Karatomari, and three...
Oct 1, 2021 Local News
Restructure of Ishimura Manseido Business Announced
The restructuring Ishimura Manseido was announced and will take place on Oct. 1. Five companies, including Kawatoshi (the parent company for Fukuya,) will jointly establish a new c...
Oct 1, 2021 Local News
Prices Of Fugu Down at First Auction of the Year
The first auction of globefish for the 2021-2022 season was held on Sep. 27 at a market in Shimonoseki City. The fish, known as fugu, is often served at high-end restaurants. Howev...
Oct 1, 2021 Local News
JAL Cabin Attendant As Guides For JR Kyushu Train
JR Kyushu announced a special A Train tour guided by flight attendants from Japan Airlines. On October 25 and 26, the special guides take passengers from Hakata Station to Tagawait...
Sep 30, 2021 Local News
New Escalator Connects Subway and JR Hakata Station Chikushi Exit
A new escalator connecting JR Hakata Station Chikushiguchi Exit and the basement area began operation on Sep. 28. Formerly, subway passengers had to carry their luggage to and clim...
Sep 29, 2021 Local News
Post COVID discounts and promotion in Fukuoka
Commercial facilities, travel agencies, and more businesses in Kyushu are announcing special offers for COVID-19 vaccinated customers. Shops inside Aeon Mall Fukuoka offer discount...