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Jul 11, 2018 Local News
Six Fatalities in Kyushu Following Heavy Rain Fall
A total of six fatalities were reported in Fukuoka, Saga, and Kagoshima Prefectures following the torrential downpours that hit western Japan during the first week of July. The bod...
Jul 10, 2018 Local News
Measles Outbreak in Fukuoka is Over
Fukuoka Prefecture announced on July 5 that the measles outbreak is over. The infected patient found on May 29 is believed to be the last infected individual in Fukuoka City. No ot...
Jul 9, 2018 Local News
Ippudo to Release Ramen Making App
A new game app named “Gokko Land” which creates the virtual experience of ramen making will become available as of Jul. 11. Users can experience the basics of ramen making through ...
Jul 6, 2018 Local News
Fukuoka City to Subsidize Fertility Treatment
Fukuoka City announced an increase in the funding available for fertility treatment. The city has made support for IVF available, but now plans to offer more help for those with fe...
Jul 6, 2018 Local News
Runway Expansion Proposals for Fukuoka
Proposals have been put forward to change existing plans to expand the runway at Fukuoka Airport. A second runway for departing aircrafts is scheduled for construction in 2025. How...
Jul 6, 2018 Local News
Hanoi & Fukuoka to Promote Agricultural Cooperation
Fukuoka Prefecture exchanged agricultural experiences and signed an agreement with Hanoi on agricultural support during a visit to Hanoi on June 28. Over the past year, Hanoi and F...
Jul 6, 2018 Local News
Fukuoka Standard Sekiyu Acquires Mina And North Tenjin
On July 2, Fukuoka Standard Sekiyu announced that the company bought Mina Tenjin, North Tenjin and E&Y buildings for ¥26 billion. These commercial facilities are located in Tenjin,...
Jul 6, 2018 Local News
Fukuoka Kindergartens to Start Accepting Preschoolers
Starting in August this year, six kindergartens inside Fukuoka City will start childcare projects for kids as young as two-years-old. Kindergartens usually accept students from the...
Jul 6, 2018 Local News
Family Pair Subway Tickets on Sale on July 26
Fukuoka City Transportation Bureau announced on July 3 a new pair ticket for families. Instead of buying a separate one-day adult ticket (¥620) and one-day child ticket (¥310), par...
Jul 6, 2018 Local News
Heavy Rains Continue in Northern Kyushu – Advisories Issued
Record levels of rain have continue to fall in Northern Kyushu and are expected to continue in the coming days. Landslides and flooding warnings have issued in many areas. People i...