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Apr 16, 2013 Local News
Korean Arrested for Trying to Swim into Japan
On April 15, the Japan Coast Guard in Fukuoka arrested an 18-year-old Korean man on suspicion of violation of Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act. The man, who claimed ...
Apr 12, 2013 Local News
Monthly Charity Lobby Concerts at Hotel Okura
Hotel Okura Fukuoka will hold monthly charity lobby concerts until March next year, to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the hotel. The first concert on Apr. 12, will be a quartet...
Apr 12, 2013 Local News
Special Status for Wajiro Tidal Flat Extended
The Wajiro Tidal Flat located in the eastern part of Hakata Bay is one of Japan’s important stopovers for migratory birds. Its designation as a national wild bird sanctuary is set ...
Apr 10, 2013 Local News
Bicycle Ordinance Appears Effective
The number of people riding bicycles on the western side of Watanabe-dori Ave. in Tenjin has plummeted since the City enacted its Bicycle Safety Ordinance on Apr. 1. While City Hal...
Apr 10, 2013 Local News
13.6% Cut in Electricity Use in Fukuoka Pref. Buildings
Fukuoka Prefecture Government announced on Apr. 5, a recorded 13.6% reduction in electricity use in its buildings compared to the same previous Dec.~Mar. This represents a 25.1% ...
Apr 5, 2013 Local News
Kirameki Ave. “Pedestrian Paradise” Test
Kirameki-dori Ave., the street that runs between Iwataya’s main and new buildings in Tenjin, will be closed to traffic on Apr. 6 and 7 from 12:00 to 18:00 as part of a pilot progra...
Apr 4, 2013 Local News
Gyudon Sale at Sukiya and Matsuya
Gyudon, a bowl of rice topped with seasoned beef, will be available at a discount of ¥30 from popular gyudon restaurants, Sukiya and Matsuya, this month. Both businesses hope to ...
Apr 3, 2013 Local News
Nijohamatama Road Now Toll-Free
On Apr. 1 the toll was removed from the 8.5 km Nijohamatama Road linking Itoshima, Fukuoka to Karatsu, Saga. The Karatsu City Chamber of Commerce hopes this will attract tourists f...
Apr 2, 2013 Local News
Police Inspect Nakasu Kiosks
On the evening of Apr. 1 the Hakata Police Department inspected Nakasu’s free information kiosks to ensure compliance with a new prefectural ordinance requiring their registration....
Apr 2, 2013 Local News
Tapping into “Urban Mines”
A recycling program for old mobile phones and other small appliances was launched on Apr. 1 in an effort to reclaim and reuse the rare metals they contain. Often referred to as “ur...