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Feb 24, 2023 Local News
One Year On: Ukrainians in Fukuoka Still Require Support
It has been one year since Russia began its military invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainians are still living in evacuation in various parts of Kyushu and Okinawa, requiring continuous sup...
Feb 22, 2023 Local News
Kyushu Sangyo University to Collaborate with Stanford University
From April, Kyushu Sangyo University in Fukuoka city will collaborate with Stanford University to offer a global educational program called "SPICE" that aims to solve worldwide iss...
Feb 22, 2023 Local News
Drugstore Mori Donates Millions to Japan Guide Dog Association
A national chain based in Asakura City, Fukuoka, "Drugstore Mori" has donated funds to the Japan Guide Dog Association. The drugstore chain has set up donation boxes at the registe...
Feb 21, 2023 Local News
UPS Japan Launches International Cargo Flights at Kitakyushu Airport
On February 20th, UPS Japan, the Japanese arm of the American logistics giant with a network in over 220 countries and regions, launched regular international cargo flights from Ki...
Feb 21, 2023 Local News
Sakura Blossoms Expected to Bloom Early in Kyushu
Over the weekend, the first spring storm hit northern Kyushu, marking the beginning of spring. As people eagerly await the arrival of the season, the Japan Meteorological Agency ha...
Feb 17, 2023 Local News
Police and JR West Train to Combat Terrorism for G7 Summit
In preparation for the G7 Hiroshima Summit to be held in May, the police and JR West conducted joint training on a platform at Hakata Station to prevent crimes by terrorists and ot...
Feb 17, 2023 Local News
Nishitetsu to Launch “Cycle Cargo” Service Allowing Bicycles on Buses
From April, Nishitetsu will begin operating a "cycle cargo" service that allows customers to bring their bicycles onto the bus. This will be the first service of its kind in Kyushu...
Feb 17, 2023 Local News
Cheering and Singing Return to SoftBank Hawks Games
The SoftBank Hawks announced that they will allow fans to cheer and sing songs at their games for the first time in four years, while still requiring masks to be worn as part of th...
Feb 17, 2023 Local News
Nishitetsu Railway Does Not Plan to Enforce Mask-Wearing on Trains and Buses
The President of Nishitetsu Railway, stated in a press conference on February 16th that the company does not plan to actively encourage the wearing or removal of masks on its train...
Feb 16, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture Unveils New Soybean Brand Fukuyokamuru
Fukuoka Prefecture, one of the leading soybean production areas in Japan, has named its new soybean brand "Fukuyokamuru" after more than 10 years of development. About 150 people, ...