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Jun 2, 2016 Local News
First Smog Warning in Four Years Issued
On May 30, three cities, including Fukuoka and Kitakyushu, and two towns in Fukuoka Prefecture issued photochemical smog warnings. The warnings were the first...
May 31, 2016 Local News
City to Develop and Test Fuel Cell Truck
On May 25, Fukuoka City announced plans to team up with two automobile R&D firms and a transportation company to develop Japan’s first-ever fuel cell truck. The truck will run on h...
Apr 20, 2016 Local News
Experts Warn of Yet Another Major Quake
An earthquake measuring Upper 5 on the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) seismic intensity scale struck Yatsushiro City in southern Kumamoto at just before 18:00 on Apr. 19, bringi...
Apr 19, 2016 Local News
Information For Overseas Tourists In Kumamoto
The Kyushu Tourism Promotion Organization just updated their website with current information in four languages for: JR Rail Service Status, Highway Conditions, Bus Schedule Status...
Apr 17, 2016 Local News
Relief Supply Donations Accepted From Today
As part of the "With The Kyushu Project" Fukuoka City is asking citizens to donate specific items to help those affected by The 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake.
Apr 16, 2016 Local News
Shelter & Support For Non-Japanese In Kumamoto
The Kumamoto International Centre has opened its facility as an emergency for the earthquake. The service is in Japanese, English and Chinese for now.
Apr 16, 2016 Local News
Aftershocks Continue In Kyushu – Tsunami Warning Lifted
Two strong earthquakes rocked the Kumamoto and surrounding areas at 1:25am and 2:04am, Apr., 16 both measuring approximately 6 on the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) seismic inte...
Apr 14, 2016 Local News
Strong Earthquake Rocks Kumamoto
At 21:26 on Apr. 14, an earthquake measuring 7 on JMA Seismic Intensity occurred. The epicenter was in Kumamoto Prefecture. Tsunami warnings were not issued. Source: Japan Meteorol...
Mar 16, 2016 Local News
Prefecture, Kyushu U. Commence Hydrogen Energy Storage Test
Fukuoka Prefecture has started looking for new ways to make use of hydrogen. Joining forces with Kyushu University and Toyota Motor Co., the Prefecture aims to boost the profitabil...
Jan 26, 2016 Local News
Fukuoka Weather Update – Tuesday
A gale warning has been issued for Fukuoka City, effective until the evening of Jan. 26 (Tue.). Waves will also be higher and stronger than usual. Omuta City and Keisen-machi, Fuku...