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May 29, 2013 Local News
Koga City Promotes “Kogashi”
Koga City plans to approach local companies and restaurants in an effort to develop “kogashi” (parched) foods, as local specialties. It is also a play on the city’s own name. The C...
May 28, 2013 Local News
Singapore Airlines Launches Daily FUK~SIN Flights Today
Beginning today, May 28, Singapore Airlines increased the number of flights on their Fukuoka ~ Singapore route. Previously, the airline offered 5 flights per week on the route, but...
May 23, 2013 Local News
Regional Strategy Council to Strengthen Inbound Tourism
The Kyushu Regional Strategy Council, which is composed of the Kyushu Governors Association and various business groups, announced plans to strengthen inbound tourism in accordance...
May 15, 2013 Local News
Local Castle Guidebook Published
ACROS Fukuoka has published a guidebook called “Famous Castles of Fukuoka Prefecture”. It is the seventh book in the Culture Reader series, which showcases local culture, history a...
May 14, 2013 Local News
Starflyer’s New Route to Guam
Japanese LCC Starflyer announced yesterday (5/10) they will launch a new trial route between Kitakyushu~Guam, with 13 round trips scheduled for the month of August. It’s the first ...
Apr 23, 2013 Local News
Free Ferry Rides for Kids
The Japan Passenger Boat Association announced it will offer free rides to kids on Children’s Day (5/5) on 86 ferries and tour boats throughout Japan. Participating ships include t...
Apr 23, 2013 Local News
JR to Begin Construction on New Oita Station
JR Kyushu announced that it would break ground on a new Oita Station Building slated to open in the spring of 2015 on Apr. 30. After some design revisions, the new building will cl...
Apr 19, 2013 Local News
Free Ride on Flower Cars & Open Top Bus
Dontaku is Japan’s largest citizens’ festival with a history of over 800 years. It will be held during Golden Week on May 3~4 this year. The parade proceeds down Meiji-dori, betwee...
Apr 19, 2013 Local News
Nishitetsu to Drug Test Bus and Train Drivers
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. (Nishitetsu), will introduce yearly drug testing for 5,000 bus and train drivers. This follows the arrest of a Nishitetsu Bus Driver for stimulants....
Apr 17, 2013 Local News
Ministry to Reorganize Japan’s Airspace
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, (MLIT) is planning a reorganisation of controlled airspace in Japan - with proposed changes scheduled for 2016. An incr...
