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May 2, 2013 Local News
Gunshi Kanbei-Fukuoka Project Committee Established
In light of NHK's decision to broadcast the serial drama Gunshi Kanbei (Kanbei, the Strategist) in 2014, Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City and the Fukuoka Chamber of Commerce and In...
May 2, 2013 Local News
ILC Asia-Kyushu Promotion Council Leads Mission to CERN
The ILC Asia-Kyushu Promotion Council was established in an effort to attract the International Linear Collider, a next-generation particle accelerator aimed at unlocking the myste...
May 2, 2013 Local News
Kyushu Automobile Production Reaches Record High
Kyushu's automakers produced a record high 1.41 million cars in 2012, topping the previous year's record mark by 90,000 units. Brisk sales of minicars and compact cars on the back ...
May 2, 2013 Local News
Dazaifu City Publishes Living Guide for Foreigners
Dazaifu City and the Dazaifu City International Exchange Association have published a living guide for foreigners. Available in three languages—English, Chinese and Korean—the guid...
May 1, 2013 Local News
Hakata to Add More Commercial Space
Japan Post and JR Kyushu have announced plans to redevelop the Hakata Post Office and Hakata Building, both which stand adjacent to Hakata Station, by the spring of 2016. The two s...
Apr 30, 2013 Local News
Renewal Opening “El borracho Rosti” in Takasago
Do you like authentic Mexican food? Check out the renewal opening of El Borracho Rosti in Takasago– it’s the perfect place for authentic food, frozen margaritas and a lively atmosp...
Apr 26, 2013 Local News
Itoshima Walking / Hiking Maps
Itoshima City recently published a walking map and series of mountain hiking maps. All are free of charge and available online as PDFs. The walking map contains 13 routes, along wi...
Apr 26, 2013 Local News
WIN! Tickets to See Springsteen in London
Here’s your chance to be flown from Japan to London to see big name bands like Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band and Kasabian at Hard Rock Cafe’s massive music festival “Hard R...
Apr 26, 2013 Local News
Ichiran to Build New Plant in Itoshima
Fukuoka-based ramen chain Ichiran signed an agreement with Itoshima City to build a build a food processing factory there. The company plans to break ground in August and bring the...
Apr 26, 2013 Local News
Fukuoka and Itoshima Announce New Citizens’ Marathon
The cities of Fukuoka and Itoshima announced plans to hold a full marathon for citizens called the Fukuoka Marathon, and the initial reactions from runners and local businesses are...