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May 7, 2021 Local News
Olympic Torch Relay in Fukuoka’s Streets Cancelled
On May 6, Fukuoka Prefecture announced its intention to cancel its Olympic Torch Relay on public streets. As the region sits on the brink of the announcement of the third state of ...
May 7, 2021 Local News
State of Emergency for Fukuoka Prefecture Announced
On the morning of May 7, the national government finalized plans to include Fukuoka Prefecture to the ongoing state of emergency. The extended state of emergency takes effect in Fu...
May 7, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka and Kitakyushu Announce New Financial Assistance Packages
Fukuoka City announced its support program in the likelihood of implementing 'mann-enn boushi juten sochi,' the stricter business regulations set by the national government intende...
May 6, 2021 Local News
Shorter Hours In Effect for Fukuoka Eateries and Commercial Facilities Until May 19
During the Golden Week holidays between May 1 and 5, Fukuoka Prefecture reported over-300 cases of the new coronavirus infections each day. Regional counts for the total of 337 new...
Apr 28, 2021 Local News
Helmetless E-kickboard Tests in Fukuoka Streets From May
Trials for e-scooter without helmets began in Fukuoka City on Apr. 27. The mayor of the city, Soichiro Takashima, attended a ceremony where he demonstrated a ride along the road in...
Apr 28, 2021 Local News
JR Kyushu’s First Coworking Space To Open
‘Q,’ the first coworking space belonging to JR Kyushu, will open on B1F of Amu Plaza Hakata in late June. The easily accessible office offers thirty-two office booths (¥44,000~/mon...
Apr 26, 2021 Local News
Saga Armstrong Brewing, A New Craft Beer Brewery To Open in Saga City
Production of a new craft beer, using ingredients entirely from Saga Prefecture, will begin in the Morodomi area of Saga City. The brewery under...
Apr 23, 2021 Local News
Motion Picture Minamata (Kumamoto) with Johnny Depp Announced
“Minamata,” a Johnny Depp-starring period film about the environmental disaster in Minamata (Kumamoto Prefecture,) will be released in Japan in September 2021. Directed by Andrew L...
Apr 23, 2021 Local News
Lawson Shops in Fukuoka Launch Medicine Delivery
Two Lawson shops in Fukuoka Prefecture began delivering medical drugs via UberEats to customers on Apr. 22. Forty-nine kinds of over-the-counter medications (eye drops, cold medici...
Apr 23, 2021 Local News
Gundam Scrumble Canal Project Mapping
The latest multimedia display of the Canal Aqua Panorama series features ‘Gundam Scramble!’ The fast action show can be enjoyed between Apr. 24 ~ Jun. 30, representing a virtual en...