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Sep 6, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka Governor Hints Extension OF State of Emergency
Fukuoka Governor, Seitaro Hattori, remarked that the regional situation of the COVID-19 pandemic remains too severe to lift the ongoing state of emergency on September 12. Though t...
Sep 6, 2021 Local News
Shared Electric Scooter Trial Begins in Fukuoka
Fukuoka-based Shin-idemitsu Co., Ltd. began a social trial for its shared electric scooters in Fukuoka City. Twelve motorbikes are available for 18-y-o and above with their driver'...
Sep 6, 2021 Local News
Startup KAICO debuts home-use COVID-19 test kit
On September 1, Kyushu-University startup, Kaico, began selling a self-test kit for new coronavirus antibodies. The easy-to-use blood collection device helps clients understand the...
Sep 6, 2021 Local News
Sunny Supermarket Introduce Coin Exchange Machines
Three Sunny supermarkets in Fukuoka Prefecture introduced US-developed Coinstar to exchange coins into shopping coupons. The device has been introduced at some 23,000 supermarkets ...
Sep 3, 2021 Local News
Fake Drone Video Causes Disruption at Fukuoka Airport
A fake drone video was posted online on June 27, causing interruption of the airport operation at Fukuoka Airport. The 20-second clip was shot by four men aged 19 ~ 26, using a sel...
Sep 3, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka City Announces Intention to Support Ice Rink
Fukuoka City announced its intention to support the continued operation of Papio Ice Arena financially. The only ice-skating facility in Fukuoka City has been closed for the last t...
Sep 3, 2021 Local News
Financial Damages Calculated After Summer Rain Storms
¥63.5 billion is the estimated financial damage incurred within Fukuoka Prefecture after this summer’s heavy rains and the second highest amongst all other prefectures. The most si...
Sep 3, 2021 Local News
Older JR Beetle Ship Tested For Service in Okinawa
A trial service between two islands in Okinawa has begun using a JR Kyushu Beetle ship. The 240-passenger jetfoil is running between Kume Island and Naha City. Currently, the vesse...
Sep 2, 2021 Local News
National Government Appropriates ¥3 billion For Saga Osprey Deployment
The Ministry of Defense requested a budget of ¥3 billion to proceed with deploying military use Osprey aircraft at Saga Airport. In addition to Saga City, related construction will...
Sep 1, 2021 Local News
Kitakyushu Marathon Applications Begin
Registration for the Kitakyushu Marathon 2022 will open today, September 1. The event seeks 11,000 runners for the main competition and 300 runners for the pair-relay race. This re...
