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Feb 13, 2019 Local News
Kyushu’s Top Ranking Spots on Facebook
The Kyushu Tourism Promotion Organization has announced its ranking for Kyushu's tourist attractions based on the numbers of 'likes' on their Facebook page. The top-ranked spot, “M...
Feb 12, 2019 Local News
App for Unlicensed Taxis to be Tested in Goto
A new system to provide tourists with better transportation by local drivers will be tested in Hisaka Island, Goto City. According to an announcement by Goto Azit Inc., the company...
Feb 10, 2019 Local News
Wanted: Opinions from Foreign Residents on Tourism in Kyushu
Fukuoka Now has been asked for advice by agencies responsible for creating strategies related to international tourism in Kyushu. So, in turn, we’re polling international residents...
Feb 8, 2019 Local News
Saibu Gas Enters Thailand’s Real Estate Market
Saibu Gas Co., Ltd. has entered the real estate market in Thailand. According to the company's announcement on Feb. 4, they will mainly target upper-class customers and will start ...
Feb 7, 2019 Local News
Restaurant and Cafe Revenues up in Kyushu and Okinawa
The Fukuoka branch of Teikoku Databank has released revenue rankings for companies operating restaurants in the Kyushu-Okinawa area for 2017. Sales revenue for the top 50 ranked co...
Feb 7, 2019 Local News
Kyushu International Medical Organization Launch Announced
The Kyushu Economic Federation announced the launch of Kyushu International Medical Organization on Feb. 6. Medical facilities in Kyushu and Okinawa area are currently facing chall...
Feb 7, 2019 Local News
Pollen Forecasts Posted on Fukuoka City Website
Fukuoka City began providing pollen forecasts on its website on Feb. 6. The city responded to citizens' requests and added a pollen section to the web page where PM 2.5 and yellow ...
Feb 6, 2019 Local News
Kyushu University to Require CEFR Score of A2
Scores of CEFR will be a new requirement for applicants on entrance exams for Kyushu University from 2021. The university announced in late December that all applicants for the uni...
Feb 6, 2019 Local News
Sagan Tosu’s Stadium Gets a New Name: Ekimae Real Estate Stadium
The new name for the Sagan Tosu’s home stadium was announced on Feb. 1. The real estate company in Kurume City, Ekimae Real Estate Holdings Co., Ltd. won the naming rights agreemen...
Feb 6, 2019 Local News
Shiseido Announces the Construction of a Large Factory in Kurume
Shiseido Japan Co., Ltd. has announced the construction of a new factory in Kurume City. The factory will be built on a 97,000-square-meter area in Kurume Ukiha Industrial Complex,...
