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May 17, 2012 Local News
Open Top Tourist Bus Passengers Top 10,000 Mark
The double-decker, open roof buses that began operating on a circuit of Fukuoka City tourist attractions on March 24 have already carried more than 10,000 passengers. The 10,000th...
May 17, 2012 Local News
Regional College Graduates Leaving Area to Find Work
The Kyushu Economic Research Center released the results of its study of the employment situation for university graduates in the Kyushu/Yamaguchi Prefecture area. University gradu...
May 15, 2012 Local News
Fukuoka/Bordeaux Celebrate 30th Sister City Anniversary
Fukuoka and Bordeaux (France) recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of the sister city relationship. For the occasion Fukuoka’s Mayor Takashima traveled to Bordeaux to meet with...
May 15, 2012 Local News
The Beetle’s New Hakata~Korea Route
On May 12, JR Kyushu began running high powered boat, the “Beetle” between Hakata Port and Yeosu, Korea. The new route ties in with the opening of an World Fair Expo taking place i...
May 14, 2012 Local News
2012 Yamakasa Guide
For the first time in two years, the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Promotion Association has released a Yamakasa Guide, in the lead-up to this 2012 Yamakasa Fetsival. The 80-page guide incl...
May 12, 2012 Local News
Fukuoka City Sells Desalinated Genkai Seawater
Fukuoka City is selling a new range of pet bottles filled with desalinated Genkai sea water. The drinking water sells for ¥200/bottle (500ml) and is available at the “Universal Caf...
May 9, 2012 Local News
Hakata Ippudo Opens in Taiwan
Fukuoka’s famous ramen shop, Hakata Ippudo opened in Taiwan on May 3! The launch received a warm reception, with people lined up outside the store before opening. The new Taiwan lo...
May 9, 2012 Local News
Open Top Bus Numbers Hit 10K
Fukuoka’s Open Top Bus recorded over 10,000 passengers on May 7, only 45 days since launching on March 24! The figure reaches Nishitetsu’s goal of 10,000 one week earlier than expe...
May 8, 2012 Local News
Beetle Passengers Soar Over Golden Week
JR Kyushu reported an increased passenger load on their high-speed ships between Busa and Fukuoka route during Golden Week. Due to the strong value of the yen, the number of Japane...