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May 7, 2020 Local News
Drive-Through Pickup Meals Sold to Support Medical Workers
Meanwhile, in Fukuoka City, a group of local eateries has launched a bento-selling charity event. 'Drive Through Fukuoka' involves 19 popular restaurants and bento shops (West, Coo...
May 7, 2020 Local News
Over 10,000 PCR Tested in Fukuoka Prefecture
As of yesterday, a total of 10,041 coronavirus tests have been conducted in Fukuoka Prefecture. The number of confirmed cases now stands at 650. On May 6, the prefecture announced ...
May 6, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka’s Mayor Outlines Extension of and New Financial Support – One New Infection Recorded
On May 5, Fukuoka Prefecture announced one additional case of COVID-19 infection, bringing the cumulative total to 649. On the same day, Fukuoka City Mayor Soichiro Takashima respo...
May 5, 2020 Local News
FINA World Championships in Fukuoka Rescheduled for May 2020
FINA announced new dates for the 19th FINA World Championships to be held in Fukuoka City. The tournament, which was postponed due to the new coronavirus pandemic, has been resched...
May 5, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Governor Ogawa’s Statement on State of Emergency Extension
In the evening, the national government officially announced an extension to the state of emergency until May 31, including the "special alert prefectures" policy affecting thirtee...
May 4, 2020 Local News
English Guide to Special ¥100,000 Cash Payments
As most readers are aware, all residents of Japan, including non-Japanese citizens listed on the Basic Resident Register as of April 27, 2020, are eligible to receive a special cas...
May 4, 2020 Local News
Online Koishiwara Pottery Fair Runs Until May 6
An online ceramic fair featuring Koishiwara ware and Takatori ware began on May 3. While the Koishiwara Spring Ceramic Festival in Toho Town was canceled amidst the impact of the n...
May 4, 2020 Local News
No New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Fukuoka – Red Cross Appeals for Blood Donors
On May 3, Fukuoka Prefecture announced no new cases of COVID-19 infection for the first time over 39 days. While daily infections in the prefecture have been in decline for the pas...
May 3, 2020 Local News
Kyushu National Museum Inspires People to Write to Friends in Hieroglyph
The project was initially developed for the 'Egypt: The Land of Discovery' exhibition, scheduled between Apr. 25 ~ Jun. 21. However, as the event was canceled to prevent the spread...
May 3, 2020 Local News
Natto Flavor Chocolat Bar Debuts from Fukuoka
Natto Chocolat Zero, a chocolate bar with an unusual ingredient, will soon debut from Fukuoka. A local startup, Sonomono Inc., collaborated with Fukuoka’s famous “Chocolate Shop” e...