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Jul 26, 2018 Local News
The Ship – Irish Pub First Anniversary
The Ship, an authentic Irish pub in Gion-machi, Hakata is celebrating its first anniversary! Join them for a special, traditional Irish music session at 8 p.m. on Jul. 27 (Fri.). T...
Jul 25, 2018 Local News
Kidzania Theme Park to Open in Hakata
Fukuoka City announced on July 19 their plans to open a large-scale commercial facility on the 8-hectare plot of land of the former Hakata-ku Naka Seika Ichiba (fruit and vegetable...
Jul 24, 2018 Local News
Citizen Groups Try to Block Casino in Sasebo
Two local citizen groups submitted a proposal to Sasebo City on July 19 in an attempt to prevent the development of a casino in Huis Ten Bosch. The city has been exploring the poss...
Jul 23, 2018 Local News
Fukuoka Chamber of Commerce to Establish Support Desk for Kyushu Companies Eying Overseas Expansion
On July 2, the Fukuoka Chamber of Commerce will open a new support counter for small and medium-sized enterprises based in Kyushu aiming to expand their operations outside of Japan...
Jul 20, 2018 Local News
Tairagi Shells Dissipated from Isahaya Bay
Nearly all 2,000 tairagi (pen shells) in Isahaya Bay, Nagasaki Prefecture have been dissipated. The Nagasaki Prefectural Institute of Fisheries confirmed that fresh water ran into ...
Jul 19, 2018 Local News
Cormorant Fishing in Asakura to Resume on Jul. 21
The Harazuru Onsen Ryokan Cooperative announced that ukai (cormorant fishing), will resume from Jul. 21 after suspension following the heavy rains in western Japan. For now, it wil...
Jul 19, 2018 Local News
Number of Foreign Tourist Lodgers in Kyushu up Significantly
According to the Accommodation Statistics Survey recently released by the Japan Tourism Agency, the number of foreign tourist lodgers has increased significantly throughout Kyushu....
Jul 18, 2018 Local News
Kyuden to Deliver Agricultural Produce
Kyushu Electric Power Co., (Kyuden) is trialing a service that delivers fresh vegetables and agricultural produce. The company is looking to diversify as competition in the electri...
Jul 17, 2018 Local News
Special Kumamoto and Oita Michelin Guide
A special Kumamoto and Oita-themed Michelin Guide went on sale nationwide on July 13. An event to commemorate the release was held at a branch of Kinokuniya in Oita City. This is t...
Jul 17, 2018 Local News
Royal Asscher Opens Store in Tenjin
Premium diamond jewelry brand Royal Asscher opened its second store in Japan in Tenjin on Jul. 14. While their jewelry is available at many shops around the country, this specialty...