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Jan 28, 2014 Local News
City Bulletin February 2014
Selected news topics by Fukuoka Now from Fukuoka’s Shisei Dayori.
Jan 28, 2014 Local News
New Car Share Scheme for Ferry Passengers in Kitakyushu
On Jan. 24, Tokyo-based company Times 24 launched a new shared-use vehicle service at Shinmojiko Ferry Terminal in Kitakyushu. The company has a nationwide network of “Times Car Pl...
Jan 28, 2014 Local News
Kyushu Cherry Blossom Forecast
Though we still have some wintry days ahead, you can start to look forward to spring and sakura season, as weather forecast company Weather Map released their 2014 sakura (cherry b...
Jan 28, 2014 Local News
Local Venture Launches Home Security Service for Women
Principle, a venture company based in Chuo-ku, has launched Smart Room Security, a home security service for single women. The service, which costs ¥500 per month, immediately send...
Jan 24, 2014 Local News
Peach Announces New Fukuoka – Okinawa Flight
On Jan. 21, LCC Peach Aviation announced a new route between Fukuoka and Naha, Okinawa - to be launched this summer. Daily return flights on the new route begin 7/19, marking the l...
Jan 23, 2014 Local News
Kyushu Norovirus Cases Lead Nation
Numerous cases of nororvirus, a virus that causes infectious gastroenteritis, have been reported throughout Japan, and so far four people have died. While the virus is believed to ...
Jan 23, 2014 Local News
New Airport Terminal Plans Revealed
Sources have revealed an overview of the domestic terminal building to be re-built at Fukuoka Airport when the second runway is installed. With five stories above ground and two be...
Jan 22, 2014 Local News
Tokyu Hands to Open in Fukuoka
Tokyu Hands is coming to Tenjin! As part of its 2014 building expansion plans, Fukuoka PARCO in Tenjin has announced that the lifestyle and hobby giant Tokyu Hands is in the final ...
Jan 22, 2014 Local News
Wild Raccoons Now in Four Wards
On Jan. 17, Fukuoka City announced that it had confirmed that wild raccoons, an invasive species, were living in the mountainous areas of Hakata, Minami, Sawara and Nishi wards. Th...
Jan 22, 2014 Local News
Kyushu-Themed Lexus Ready for Motor Show
On Jan.17, Toyota Motor Kyushu unveiled a one-of-a-kind Lexus decked out with local Kyushu handicrafts. The car, a Lexus CT200h hybrid vehicle, was a joint project between Toyota a...