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Jun 22, 2020 Local News
Man Assaults Pachinko Parlour Staff After Being Asked to Wear Mask
A Kitakyushu resident was arrested after assaulting pachinko parlor staff who asked him to wear a mask. The incident involving a forty-year-old male happened in Kokurakita Ward on ...
Jun 22, 2020 Local News
Nishitetsu to Market AI Bus Scheme Outside of Kyushu
Nishitetsu and Mitsubishi Corporation are collaborating to provide their “on-demand bus” technology to local governments and businesses across Japan. The group operates an AI-based...
Jun 19, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Pref Raises ¥100 Million in Donation From Local Residents to Medical Workers
On June 15, donations to support local medical workers topped ¥100 million in Fukuoka Prefecture. Since May 11, Fukuoka Prefecture has been accepting donations as a means to expres...
Jun 18, 2020 Local News
Toyota Kyushu to Introduce 110 Kickboards
Toyota Motor Kyushu, Inc. announced the introduction of 110 electric kickboards to its Miyata Factory by late-August. In collaboration with a Fukuoka-based startup, Mobby Ride Inc....
Jun 17, 2020 Local News
Kyushu Symphony Resumes Performances
The Kyushu Symphony Orchestra will resume concerts for the first time since the regional outbreak of COVID-19. The 387th edition of the group’s regular concert will take place on J...
Jun 17, 2020 Local News
Colorful Street Art Goes up in Fukutsu
A Munakata-native artist, Colorhythm Risa, created two colorful wall paintings to welcome summer visitors to Fukuma Beach in Fukutsu. The international artist, who pursues the fusi...
Jun 16, 2020 Local News
Large Rooftop Restaurant to Open in Akasaka
A new rooftop restaurant, ‘Beard - American Roof Top -’ will open in the Akasaka area (Chuo Ward) on September 1. With the concept of an American-style sports bar, the place featur...
Jun 16, 2020 Local News
Boss Ezo Fukuoka Amusement Facility Opens Near Paypay Dome
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks announced the opening of a new amusement facility on July 21. Boss E-zo Fukuoka is a seven-story amusement complex located next to PayPay Dome. It will offer...
Jun 16, 2020 Local News
Hostel Offers “with Corona” Teleworking Space
Webase, a hostel located in Tenya-machi in Fukuoka City, now offers a “with corona” style working environment inside its lounge on the ninth floor. The ‘Books & Lounge’ is a stylis...
Jun 15, 2020 Local News
Oita-based Family Restaurant Joyful to Close 200 Locations
The Oita-based restaurant chain Joyful announced that it would close approximately 200 restaurants around the nation. To survive the negative impact of the new coronavirus pandemic...
