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Nov 22, 2017 Local News
Recruitment Rate for New Graduates at New All Time High
The recruitment rate of new graduates is at an all time high. As of Oct. 1, 75.2% of university students who are scheduled to graduate next March have already received...
Nov 22, 2017 Local News
Residential Land Values Rise in 19 Towns and Cities Across Fukuoka
Increases were detected in 19 cities and towns, such as Fukuoka, Kasuga, and Dazaifu. It is believed that the rise is linked to...
Nov 20, 2017 Local News
Luxury Hotel Chains Reportedly Interested in the Former Daimyo Elementary School Site
Fukuoka City held a briefing session on Nov. 10 for businesses interested in redeveloping the site of the former Daimyo Elementary School. The deadline for entries from the private...
Nov 17, 2017 Local News
Advanced Forms of Nursing Care Under Development in Kitakyushu City
It was announced on Nov. 15 that Yaskawa Electric Corporation, TOTO Ltd., Paramount Bed Co., Ltd, and Kitakyushu City will join forces to begin research into new forms of welfare e...
Nov 16, 2017 Local News
Complaints Increasing About Private Lodging Rentals
There was a surge in complaints aimed at private residences accepting visitors and guests. This reflects a recent trend in the rising numbers of individuals and enterprises hiring ...
Nov 16, 2017 Local News
Dai-ichi Kotsu Taxi Pairs with Didi Chuxing for Chinese Taxi App
Fukuoka taxi service Daiichi Kotsu collaborated with Chinese ride-sharing giant Didi Chuxing to launch an app-based taxi hailing service for...
Nov 15, 2017 Local News
Kyushu Start-up Receives ¥2.35 Billion Investment
Total investment in domestic space-related startups is currently at an all-time high, exceeding ¥6 billion for 2017. On Nov. 6, it was revealed that iQPS Inc....
Nov 15, 2017 Local News
Taiwanese Cafe Opens in Fukuoka City
A well-known restaurant in Taiwan called Daisangen set up a new branch in Fukuoka City, serving delicious dimsum style dishes. The opening of the eatery in Solaria Plaza highlights...
Nov 14, 2017 Local News
New Train and Taxi Combo Tickets to Sightsee Kurume
Day trips to Kurume are now easier thanks to the Kuru Kuru Sightseeing tickets. Priced at just ¥8,000/person for a 2-person group, ¥6,000/person for a 3-person group and ¥5,000/per...
Nov 14, 2017 Local News
Fukuoka City Hosts Second Highest Number of International Conferences in Japan
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) revealed which cities in Japan hosted the highest number of international conferences during 2016. Tokyo was first with 574 events, F...