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Sep 28, 2022 Local News
Kyushu Institute of Technology Raises Flag of Condolence – Kyushu University and Fukkyo University Do Not
The response to the national funeral of former Prime Minister Abe was divided among national universities in Fukuoka Prefecture, with Kyushu Institute of Technology raising a flag ...
Sep 28, 2022 Local News
Omicron Vaccinations Begin in Fukuoka City
The vaccine is available to those who have received the second dose of the conventional vaccine and at least five months have passed since the last vaccination. Fukuoka City will b...
Sep 27, 2022 Local News
24-meter-long Forest Xylophone is on Display in Tenjin
A giant xylophone made of thinned wood from Kama City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is on display in Fukuoka City inside ACROS Fukuoka in Tenjin. The giant xylophone was created ten years a...
Sep 22, 2022 Local News
Kitakyushu City and Saibu Gas Sign Agreement to Go Carbon Neutral
Kitakyushu City and Saibu Gas have signed a partnership agreement to achieve carbon neutrality, which means virtually zero greenhouse gas emissions. Mayor Kenji Kitahashi of Kitaky...
Sep 22, 2022 Local News
Fukuoka City Reportedly Considering to Install Cameras in Subway Cars
Fukuoka City has announced that it is considering installing security cameras in all city-operated subway cars to prevent molestation. Currently, a total of 32 security cameras are...
Sep 22, 2022 Local News
Meal Delivery Kit From Germany Debuts in Kyushu
A meal-kit delivery service from Germany, HelloFresh, is now operating in Kyushu. The food service launched in Japan back in April, 2022. Customers can find their favorites from 12...
Sep 22, 2022 Local News
New Multi-owner Bookstore Opens
A multi-owner bookstore will open in Hakata Ward on Sep 23. Books Apart Berry is designed to nurture a new community by selling books and other items from its 120-cube bookrack. Pe...
Sep 22, 2022 Local News
Nishitetsu To Raise All Fares by ¥10
Nishitetsu (Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd.) has announced that it will raise fares on all its railroad lines by ¥10 starting next March. Nishitetsu President Hayashida held a pres...
Sep 18, 2022 Local News
Typhoon No. 14 Update – as of Sep. 18 AM
The large and very strong Typhoon No. 14 is moving northward, rolling parts of the Amami, Tanegashima, and Yakushima regions into its storm zone, and is likely to come very close t...
Sep 16, 2022 Local News
Businesses and Local Residents Participate in Hakata Station Area Cleanup
A cleanup activity was held for the 30th time around the Hakata Exit of Hakata Station around 8:00 a.m. on Sep. 15. It was attended by about 300 people from nearby businesses and r...