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Mar 29, 2021 Local News
Election For Governor of Fukuoka Underway
Campaigning for the gubernatorial election of Fukuoka officially began on March 25. Mieko Hoshino (former member of Fukuoka City Assembly) and Seitaro Hattori (current Fukuoka Vice...
Mar 29, 2021 Local News
Kurume Textile On Display Inside Manu Coffee
Shimaori Check, a new apparel brand that updates the traditional textile of Kurume shimaori to modern daily life, is on exhibit inside Manu Coffee in Chuo Ward. The brand was launc...
Mar 29, 2021 Local News
Largest Prices in Fukuoka Up – Outlier In Japan
A report by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism announced that Fukuoka Prefecture recorded significant increases in its commercial and residential land pri...
Mar 26, 2021 Local News
Snoopy Festival at Hakata Hankyu
The Hakata Snoopy Festival opened at Hakata Hankyu on March 24. Visit the pop-up shop to get cute stationery, tableware, apparel, and more. There are even some exclusive to Fukuoka...
Mar 25, 2021 Local News
Lottery For Seats To View Torch Relay Open
A lottery to choose viewers of the Olympic Torch Relay event in Fukuoka is taking place, with applications accepted until April 11. Approximately 1,300 seats are available for May ...
Mar 25, 2021 Local News
Ikkousha Ramen Enters Middle East Market
Hakata Ikkousha ramen restaurant opened its first shop in the Middle East. The new ‘Ikkousha Ramen Sharjah Shop’ is located in a major bed town near Dubai and adheres to Islamic fo...
Mar 25, 2021 Local News
Vaccine Consultation Service Opened in Fukuoka Prefecture
On Mar. 23, Fukuoka Prefecture opened a phone consultation center for the new coronavirus vaccination. The call center answers residents’ medical concerns and questions regarding p...
Mar 25, 2021 Local News
14 Unexploded Bombs Found In Shrine in Fukuoka City
On March 22, fourteen unexploded bombs were found at the Hirano Shrine in Fukuoka City. Police and SDF members removed the bombs from a water tank at the shrine late on the same da...
Mar 25, 2021 Local News
Hakata Doll Making Trainees Wanted
A 10-month program to train new Hakata Doll artisans will open in June 2021. Classes will take place on Wednesdays at 18:30~20:30 and teach the entire process of making Hakata Doll...
Mar 25, 2021 Local News
Big Discounts at HTB Hotels For Kyushu Residents
Beginning on Mar. 23, Huis Ten Bosch offers special hotel discounts for Kyushu residents. Overnight stays at the park’s four hotels are available at about 40% off until the campaig...