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Jun 24, 2020 Local News
77% of Kyushu and Okinawa Companies Suffered Reduced Income in May
On June 23, the Fukuoka Branch of Tokyo Shoko Research released the findings of a survey on the economic impact of the spread of the new coronavirus. According to that, as much as ...
Jun 24, 2020 Local News
Toxic Matters Found in the Soil of Former Hakozaki Campus
Soil pollutions were found on the former Hakozaki Campus site of Kyushu University. On June 19, the university reported results of soil investigation conducted between September 20...
Jun 24, 2020 Local News
Avispa Soccer Teams Sells Face Shields for Fans
Avispa Fukuoka released a special face shield on June 23. The shield measures 32 cm x 22, and users can choose from three different designs to attach to the top; Avispa uniform and...
Jun 24, 2020 Local News
Increased Home Drinking Leads to Record Shochu Sales
Kirishima Shuzo announced yearly sales of ¥62.5 billion for the term that ended in March 2020, marking its first increase in the last three years. The Miyazaki-based shochu manufac...
Jun 24, 2020 Local News
Free PCR Tests for Cabaret and Nightclub Staff in Nakasu
On June 22, Fukuoka City announced that it would provide free PCR tests for those who work at bars and restaurants with guest services located in the area of Nakasu. The area has s...
Jun 23, 2020 Local News
Kitakyushu City Joins COVID-19 Prediction Research Studying Sewage
Kitakyushu City announced participation in research to predict the spread of new coronavirus spread using sewage. The project is being developed by the Japan Society on Water Envir...
Jun 22, 2020 Local News
Kyushu’s Sugar Road Registered as Japan Heritage
A historical road connecting eight cities between Nagasaki and Kitakyushu became recognized as a Japan Heritage on June 19. The 228-kilometer route is called Nagasaki Kaido, or ‘Su...
Jun 22, 2020 Local News
New Website Introduces Fukuoka-based Startups
A new website (Japanese language only) featuring Kyushu-based startups debuted on June 17. Fukuoka Startup News features leaders of local startups and introduces their passions and...
Jun 22, 2020 Local News
Sightseeing Trains in Kyushu Resume Operations with New Schedules
JR Kyushu has announced schedules for tourist trains including The Seven Stars in Kyushu (Nanatsuboshi,) Aru Ressha and Yufuin no Mori. The luxurious sleeper train, Seven Stars, wi...
Jun 22, 2020 Local News
Kyushu University Hospital Approved For Childrens’ Heart Transplants
Kyushu University Hospital was designated as the nation’s sixth medical facility for child heart transplants. A joint committee of societies for transplantation approved the hospit...
