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Jun 11, 2021 Local News
In-office Vaccinations For Some Fukuoka City Startups
Fukuoka City-based investment firm, F Ventures, opened the first workplace COVID-19 vaccination program in Kyushu. Following the direction of the national government allowing alter...
Jun 11, 2021 Local News
Light Blue Tree Frog Found in Nogata
An elementary school student in Nogata City found a sky blue tree frog at the mountain near her home. After showing it to her friends at school, the girl named the frog Sky and pre...
Jun 11, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka Souvenir Celebrates 20th Year Anniversary
One of Fukuoka’s most popular souvenirs, Menbei, celebrates its 20th anniversary. The crispy cod-roe cracker produced by Fukutaro debuted on June 12 in 2001 and has since sold more...
Jun 10, 2021 Local News
Attack on Titan Bottle Bin in Oita
An Attack on Titan character stands near JR Hita Station in Oita Prefecture with his mouth wide open, ready to collect empty pet bottles. The 1.1-meter-high pet bottle recycling bi...
Jun 10, 2021 Local News
Flood Maps For 100 Rivers in Fukuoka
Fukuoka Prefecture published online flooding maps for one hundred local rivers. As the region has been hit by torrential rainfalls and severe floodings each year since 2007, the pr...
Jun 8, 2021 Local News
Chikuho Bank Opens New Multi-Purpose Hall
Chikuho Bank opened a multi-use hall inside its relocated Yanagawa Branch. The new building is located within a 10-minute walk from the former location, and the 141-square-meter sp...
Jun 4, 2021 Local News
Yamakasa Decorative Floats Announced
Themes for the kazariyama decorative floats of the Hakata Gion Yamakasa 2021 festival have been announced. While the summer festival has postponed most of its activities and tradit...
Jun 2, 2021 Local News
Kyushu’s First e-bank Officially Launched
Minna no Ginko, Kyushu’s first online bank owned by Fukuoka Financial Group, officially launched on May 28. The opening of accounts, money transmission, and all other...
Jun 2, 2021 Local News
Pietro Vending Machine Debuts at Koga Service Area
A vending machine offering products from Pietro was recently introduced at the Koga Service Area in Fukuoka Prefecture. Some of Pietro’s popular products, including salad dressing....
Jun 1, 2021 Local News
Toy Museum to Open in Fukuoka City
Fukuoka City's first toy museum will open in the spring of 2022. The 1,500-m2 attraction will feature some 8,000 toys, including many wooden items for children and infants alike. A...