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May 2, 2014 Local News
El Nino Could Make for a Rainy Summer in Kyushu
On Apr. 25, the Fukuoka District Meteorological Observatory announced that the weather phenomenon known as El Nino could occur for the first time in five years, resulting in torren...
May 2, 2014 Local News
Three Prefectures Release Genkai Evacuation Estimates
The three prefectural governments of Fukuoka, Saga and Nagasaki released a report detailing evacuation scenarios in the event of a major disaster at the Genkai Nuclear Power Plant ...
Apr 30, 2014 Local News
Kyushu Most Affected by Yellow Sand and PM2.5
Research by the Ministry of the Environment reveals that concentrations of PM2.5, the ultrafine particulate matter that is thought to have adverse health effects, are higher on day...
Apr 30, 2014 Local News
Oita Mega Solar Plant is Largest in Japan
Marubeni Corporation has completed construction on Japan’s largest solar panel array in a seaside industrial park in Oita City. Composed of 340,000 panels covering 105 hectares, th...
Apr 29, 2014 Local News
Dazaifu May Consider Voting Rights For Foreigners
Sources have revealed that the Dazaifu City Basic Autonomy Ordinance Discussion Council is considering including voting rights for foreigners in local referendums in the Basic Auto...
Apr 25, 2014 Local News
New Muslim Worship Room in Fukuoka Airport
On April 25 Fukuoka Airport opened a new worship room for Muslim persons on the 4th floor of the International Terminal. This is the second airport in Kyushu following Kagoshima Ai...
Apr 25, 2014 Local News
City To Offer Interest-Free Loans To Exchange Students
On Apr. 22, Fukuoka City announced the establishment of an interest-free loan fund for foreign exchange students attending seven universities in the city. Students who start a busi...
Apr 25, 2014 Local News
City Bulletin May 2014
Selected news topics by Fukuoka Now from Fukuoka’s Shisei Dayori.
Apr 24, 2014 Local News
New Lexus SUV To Be Made In Kyushu
Toyota Motor unveiled its all new Lexus NX sport utility vehicle at the ongoing Beijing Motor Show. The NX is the first compact SUV for Lexus, and Toyota plans to sell 80,000 to 90...
Apr 23, 2014 Local News
Nanatsuboshi Train Cabin Crew Wanted
The luxury train “Nanatsuboshi in Kyushu” is looking for a new crew member to start working this August. Application deadline is 5/12. The Nanatsuboshi runs on two courses; one cir...