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Apr 30, 2013 Local News
Renewal Opening “El borracho Rosti” in Takasago
Do you like authentic Mexican food? Check out the renewal opening of El Borracho Rosti in Takasago– it’s the perfect place for authentic food, frozen margaritas and a lively atmosp...
Apr 26, 2013 Local News
Itoshima Walking / Hiking Maps
Itoshima City recently published a walking map and series of mountain hiking maps. All are free of charge and available online as PDFs. The walking map contains 13 routes, along wi...
Apr 26, 2013 Local News
WIN! Tickets to See Springsteen in London
Here’s your chance to be flown from Japan to London to see big name bands like Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band and Kasabian at Hard Rock Cafe’s massive music festival “Hard R...
Apr 26, 2013 Local News
Ichiran to Build New Plant in Itoshima
Fukuoka-based ramen chain Ichiran signed an agreement with Itoshima City to build a build a food processing factory there. The company plans to break ground in August and bring the...
Apr 26, 2013 Local News
Fukuoka and Itoshima Announce New Citizens’ Marathon
The cities of Fukuoka and Itoshima announced plans to hold a full marathon for citizens called the Fukuoka Marathon, and the initial reactions from runners and local businesses are...
Apr 26, 2013 Local News
Bayside Place Back in the Black
Bayside Place Hakata, the commercial complex in Hakata-ku, made its first profit since being relaunched by Kyudenko Group three years ago. By focusing on shops and seasonal events ...
Apr 26, 2013 Local News
City Bulletin May 2013
Selected news topics by Fukuoka Now from Fukuoka’s Shisei Dayori.
Apr 25, 2013 Local News
Squid Fishers Feel Side-Effects of Abenomics
The National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives (JF) announced that about 4,000 squid fishing boats will suspend operations on Apr. 26 and 27 due to rising fuel costs brought on ...
Apr 25, 2013 Local News
Interview with Fukuoka Gov. Ogawa
Nishinippon Shimbun interviewed Governor Ogawa as he entered the third year of his tenure. The following is a summary of his responses.
Apr 25, 2013 Local News
Taro Aso Suggests Paying Healthy Seniors
At a gathering held in Tokyo on Apr. 24, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Taro Aso, the straight-talking politician from Fukuoka, expressed his displeasure with irresp...