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Aug 7, 2020 Local News
Kewpie To Market Kyushu Taste Dressings
Kewpie, the popular mayonnaise brand debuted two different types of dressings, featuring Kyushu cuisine. Taking inspiration from the characteristic sweetness of Kyushu’s soy sauce,...
Aug 7, 2020 Local News
Volcanic Eruptions Possible Cause of White Haze Over Fukuoka
A thick white haze has covered many areas of Kyushu in the past few days, resulting in blurry views and a whitish sky. Partially related, the level of PM2.5 particles has been some...
Aug 2, 2020 Local News
Softbank Hawks Baseball Player Infected – Fukuoka Infections Continue to Rise
Between August 1 to 2, Fukuoka Prefecture announced 266 additional cases of new coronavirus infections. The cumulative total now stands at 2,192. During the past week, Fukuoka Pref...
Jul 30, 2020 Local News
Hours of Sunlight Half of Normal Last Month
The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the hours of sunlight declined by almost half in the Kyushu area between Jun. 25 ~ Jul. 27. Daylight hours during the thirty-three days tot...
Jul 30, 2020 Local News
Tax Free LAOX Closes all Shops in Kyushu and Okinawa
LAOX will close all its shops in Kyushu and Okinawa, reflecting upon unclear prospects for international tourism related to the impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The major ...
Jul 30, 2020 Local News
Rainy Season Over in Southern Kyushu – Here Comes the Heat
The rainy season finally ended in southern Kyushu. As of 11:00 on July 28, the regional office of Japan Meteorological Agency in Kagoshima announced the rain front left the region,...
Jul 29, 2020 Local News
Kyushu Electric Power and Chikuho Bank Team Up to Digitize Premium Gift Certificates
Kyushu Electric Power and Chikuho Bank have begun to develop a system to digitize premium gift certificates issued by local governments and other organizations. The entire process,...
Jul 29, 2020 Local News
Kyushu Tourism Promotion Organization to Offer Online Tourism Experience
The Kyushu Tourism Promotion Organization has announced a policy that aims to attract more tourists to Kyushu. By providing people with the opportunity to virtually experience vari...
Jul 29, 2020 Local News
Home Builder Specializing In Kyushu-sourced Lumber Launched
Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. established a new home builder, specializing in the use of Kyushu-sourced lumbers. Mec Industry (Kagoshima) was founded in January 2020 by Mitsubishi Es...
Jul 28, 2020 Local News
JR Kyushu Dealing With 730 Incidents of Damage
JR Kyushu reported more damage on its railways caused by recent torrential rains. A total of 730 incidents of damage were found around Kyushu as of July 21, involving 17 routes, in...