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Apr 12, 2013 Local News
Buses Collide in Kumamoto but No One Hurt
On Apr. 11, two rental tour buses carrying Korean tourist groups collided on a prefectural road in Kurokawa, Kumamoto. No one was seriously injured, but 26 of the 83 passengers wer...
Apr 12, 2013 Local News
Special Status for Wajiro Tidal Flat Extended
The Wajiro Tidal Flat located in the eastern part of Hakata Bay is one of Japan’s important stopovers for migratory birds. Its designation as a national wild bird sanctuary is set ...
Apr 12, 2013 Local News
Worldwide Fukuoka Kenjinkai Convention Announced
On Apr. 10 the planning committee for the 8th Worldwide Convention of the Kaigai Fukuoka Kenjinkai (Overseas Fukuoka Prefecture Citizens Associations) met in Fukuoka. The worldwide...
Apr 10, 2013 Local News
Bicycle Ordinance Appears Effective
The number of people riding bicycles on the western side of Watanabe-dori Ave. in Tenjin has plummeted since the City enacted its Bicycle Safety Ordinance on Apr. 1. While City Hal...
Apr 10, 2013 Local News
Kyuden Expects Enough Power for Summer
On Apr. 9, Kyushu Electric Power announced that it expects to have 3% excess capacity this summer even if its nuclear power plants do not resumes operations. The 3% mark is conside...
Apr 10, 2013 Local News
13.6% Cut in Electricity Use in Fukuoka Pref. Buildings
Fukuoka Prefecture Government announced on Apr. 5, a recorded 13.6% reduction in electricity use in its buildings compared to the same previous Dec.~Mar. This represents a 25.1% ...
Apr 10, 2013 Local News
24hr Pharmacies Inside Convenience Stores
Family Mart has announced tie-ups with four pharmacy chains including Fukuoka’s Ohga Pharmacy. Within the next two years, Ohga Pharmacy and Family Mart plan to open 5~10 franchise...
Apr 9, 2013 Local News
Bright Future for Saga Horse Racing
Saga Keiba, the only local horse racing track left in Kyushu, recorded its first year-on-year sales increase in five years in fiscal 2012. The Karatsu-based track saw sales rise af...
Apr 9, 2013 Local News
Foster Home in Nishi Ward Turns Three
The Kodomo no Mura foster home in Imazu, Nishi-ku will celebrate its third anniversary in April. The facility, which was built with donations from local residents and companies, wa...
Apr 9, 2013 Local News
New Record for Kyushu Car Production
Car production in Kyushu reached a record 1.415 million units in fiscal 2012. Increased sales of minicars and fuel-efficient vehicles on the back of eco-car subsidies coupled with ...