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Jul 20, 2020 Local News
BRT Service For JR Hitahikosan Line Formally Approved
JR Kyushu and Fukuoka Prefecture finally reached an agreement to introduce BRT services as an alternative to rail service on the JR Hitahikosan Line. The train route (connecting Ki...
Jul 20, 2020 Local News
Kumamoto Amusement Park Introduces Screaming Face Masks
No scream, no fun! The Kumamoto-located amusement park, Greenland Resort, welcomes guests to “scream” in a unique way. While no-screaming policies are becoming a new normal for rol...
Jul 18, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture Medical Association Voices Concern Over GO TO campaign
The Fukuoka Prefecture Medical Association held a press conference on July 15, where they explained their opinion of the national ‘Go To Campaign.’ While the association recognized...
Jul 18, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka ‘Gobo-ten udon’ Flavor Jagarico Debut
Calbee debuted ‘Goboten Udon, a fried burdock-topped noodle flavored potato snack. The company formerly sold ‘Goboten Udon’ flavored potato chips, which were popular and developed ...
Jul 16, 2020 Local News
Occupancy Rate of Hotels in Kyushu on the Rise
A report by the Kyushu Economic Research Center revealed an increase of occupancy rates for accomodation facilities in Kyushu in June. The index for entire Kyushu rose by 9.7 (*com...
Jul 15, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture Encourages Use of COCOA App to track COVID19
Fukuoka Prefecture now encourages the use of COCOA; a contact-tracing application developed to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. The smartphone application uses Bluetoot...
Jul 15, 2020 Local News
Chikugo City Distribute Umbrellas for Elementary School Social Distancing
Chikugo City will distribute sun umbrellas to all elementary and junior-high-school students as a measure to prevent COVID-19 infections. A budget of about ¥6 million was approved ...
Jul 13, 2020 Local News
Outline for Itoshima’s New City Hall Announced
Itoshima City announced an outline for the development of its new city hall. The new building will be built on the site of the current Maruta Park (south-east to the current City H...
Jul 13, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture Relaxes Event Regulations
As of July 10, Fukuoka Prefecture relaxed its coronavirus-linked rules for events. Music concerts, exhibitions, and pro-sport events can now host up to 5,000 people at indoor and o...
Jul 13, 2020 Local News
Records Show This Year is Fourth Cancellation of Yamakasa Due to an Epidemic
Despite the cancelation of Hakata Gion Yamakasa this year, many ‘yamanobose’ (participants) enthusiastically visited torii-gated Hakozaki Beach on July 1 to celebrate the tradition...
