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Mar 18, 2013 Local News
Ultra-compact Cars Approved for Public Use
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has announced that it will allow 15 municipalities and companies around Japan to use ultra-compact cars on public...
Mar 18, 2013 Local News
TPP has Opponents and Proponents in Kyushu
Upon Prime Minister Abe’s announcement that Japan would join the negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the debate on the trade bloc’s effect on Kyushu has heated up...
Mar 15, 2013 Local News
Korean Monks Attempt to Visit Burgled Temple in Tsushima
Four monks from Pusok Temple in South Chungcheong Province, Korea arrived in Tsushima, Nagasaki on Mar. 14 to meet with their Japanese counterparts about the issue of a Buddha sta...
Mar 15, 2013 Local News
Hakata Gets More Historical Signs
Since February , a local citizen’s group, Hakata Revival Plan, has installed 15 new historical markers primarily in Hakata Ward as part of its community development efforts. Approx...
Mar 15, 2013 Local News
Jetstar to Increase Fukuoka and Oita Flights
Jetstar Japan announced Mar. 14 it will increase domestic flights, including more flights to Fukuoka and Oita. The new flights will start Jun. 11. The flights between Narita and Fu...
Mar 15, 2013 Local News
Amaou Strawberry Festa 2013
Marinoa City, Fukuoka, will host the Amaou Strawberry Festa 2013 on Mar. 20. Fukuoka Pref. spent six years on research and development before the special berries hit the market in ...
Mar 15, 2013 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture Inks Agreement with Lawson
Fukuoka Prefecture and Tokyo-based convenience store giant Lawson signed a general agreement on regional revitalization on Mar. 13. Under this agreement, both parties will cooperat...
Mar 13, 2013 Local News
Kitakyushu Mayor Proud of Accepting Debris
Marking two years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, Mar. 11, Kenji Kitahashi, Kitakyushu City Mayor has spoken of the continued support the city will offer. He spoke of the pr...
Mar 13, 2013 Local News
Questionnaire on Gifts for White Day
White Day began in 1978, when Fukuoka based confectioner, Ishimura Manseido Co.,Ltd, decided to dedicate a day when men can give gifts to women they received Valentine’s Day presen...
Mar 12, 2013 Local News
Pacific League T.V on P.C, Smartphones and Tablets
Pacific League T.V, is now available for Fukuoka Softbank Hawks Fan Club Members at the special price of ¥980 (incl.tax) per month a saving from the regular ¥1,500. All Pacific Lea...