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Apr 3, 2020 Local News
Mayor of Kumamoto City Teleworks From Home
The mayor of Kumamoto City, Kazufumi Onishi, began teleworking from his home on April 3 to lessen the risk of new coronavirus infection. The mayor, who is known as "twitter mayor" ...
Apr 3, 2020 Local News
Large Stores in Tenjin and Hakata to Close on Weekends
Some of the large stores in Tenjin and Hakata will close this weekend to cooperate with the government’s request for people to go out less. Tenjin Chikagai, Solaria Plaza, and Sola...
Apr 2, 2020 Local News
JA Kagoshima Gives Staff 1kg Meat as Bonus
JA Kagoshima took a unique initiative to support its members adversely affected by the new coronavirus. JA Kagoshima purchased local wagyu beef and gave away one kilogram to each s...
Apr 2, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Airport Offers Significant Incentives to Airlines for International Flights
Fukuoka International Airport announced its new airport fee system, including significant discounts for international flights. Aiming to open more international routes from the air...
Apr 2, 2020 Local News
COVID-19 Related Bankruptcies Including Famous Ramen Shop
The operating company of Nagahama Shogun, a local tonkotsu-ramen shop, is reportedly filing for bankruptcy. Established in 1975, the ramen shop and all of its three locations stopp...
Apr 2, 2020 Local News
Job Offers Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Economic Impact
Fukuoka Labor Bureau reports at least five job-offer cancellations due to the spread of new coronavirus as of March 31. While the bureau strongly asks local employers to avoid canc...
Mar 31, 2020 Local News
Nissan Kyushu and Honda Kumamoto Curtail Production
Nissan Motor Co. will cut its car production at its Fukuoka factory by more than 50% in April. Reduced demands for new cars in the US and other international markets amidst the imp...
Mar 31, 2020 Local News
Redevelopment Plans for Starlane Bowling Alley Site Revealed
An outline for the redevelopment of the former Starlane bowling alley site was announced on March 26 by NTT Urban Development. The plan calls for a spacious 940 m2 public square in...
Mar 31, 2020 Local News
Tenjin Core Shopping Center Shuts Its Doors
The popular shopping building, Tenjin Core, closes its doors today, March 31. The fashion center opened 44 years ago with the concept of bringing the trends and fashions of Tokyo’s...
Mar 28, 2020 Local News
Apple Fukuoka Closes Temporarily
While most shops, restaurants, and businesses remain open, some stores in Tenjin have closed, including Apple Store (Apple Fukuoka) on Nishi-dori. Here’s the notice we found on the...
