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Mar 30, 2018 Local News
Cases of Bag Snatchings Recorded in Fukuoka
Seven cases of bag snatching were recorded in Chuo-ku, Hakata-ku, and Sawara-ku (Fukuoka City) between 8:20 p.m. and 9:50 p.m. on March 25. All of the victims were women, two of wh...
Mar 23, 2018 Local News
LGBT Rights Exhibition in Tenjin
An exhibition of panels to raise awareness about sexual minorities and the LGBT community are on display in Fukuoka Mitsukoshi Lion Hiroba. The exhibition aims to...
Oct 4, 2017 Local News
A Culture that Fosters Startups and New Businesses
There was an increase in the number of people from overseas setting up businesses in Fukuoka. News has come to light of a Puerto Rican native, who completed graduate studies at...
Oct 2, 2017 Local News
Difficulties in Obtaining Work Visa in Japan
Highly skilled international workers who speak Japanese are now highly sought after and viewed as prized assets. But aside from technicians, interpreters, and language teachers, it...
Sep 26, 2017 Local News
Embracing Cultural Differences In The Workplace
The cafeteria at Yanmar’s headquarters in Osaka now serves a number of dishes that are prepared in accordance with Muslim practices. No pork or alcohol is used and the food is cook...
Sep 25, 2017 Local News
Kyushu Graduates Pursue Careers in Other Parts of Japan
During this year’s Spring vacation, Shiseido held a briefing session about job opportunities in their company at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) for the first time. The e...
Sep 22, 2017 Local News
Free Legal Consultation for LGBT Community
The Fukuoka Prefecture Bar Association started a monthly free phone consultation service for members of the LGBT community. Every second Thursday of...
Sep 21, 2017 Local News
Japanese Companies Recruit Talented International Students
An increasing number of Japanese companies are recruiting international exchange students. Seibu Giken, an air conditioning equipment manufacturer in Koga City, is seen as represen...
Sep 17, 2017 Local News
International Workers Manufacture Japan-made Products
Staff shortages mean that companies are starting to rely more heavily on international workers to produce Japan-made goods. A Fukuoka-based manufacturing company specializing in...
Sep 8, 2017 Local News
Senior Citizens to Help Deliver Packages in Kitakyushu
Kitakyushu City is using local senior citizens to help provide cover for Sagawa Express’ lack of delivery truck drivers. Representatives from the...