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Apr 20, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Has the Sixth-Highest Infection Rate in the Nation
On April 19, local authorities in Fukuoka Prefecture announced 16 more cases of COVID-19 infections and the eleventh death linked to the virus. The cumulative total of infections i...
Apr 19, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Named as Candidate for PCR Center – Infections Surpass 500 in Prefecture
On April 18, the cumulative total of new coronavirus infections in Fukuoka Prefecture topped 500. Twenty-four new cases, as well as the tenth death, were reported. Meanwhile, the p...
Apr 19, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka’s ¥500 Delivered Meals Discount Details and Application Procedure
Fukuoka City is recruiting local meal-delivery services to participate in a support program linked with the ongoing state of emergency. The program aims to incentivize the use of t...
Apr 18, 2020 Local News
Financial Relief Details Announced – 100,000 Businesses in Fukuoka to Get Support – Now 479 COVID-19 Cases
On April 17, Fukuoka Prefecture announced 17 additional cases of COVID-19 infection, as well as the ninth death linked to the virus. The cumulative total for the prefecture is no...
Apr 17, 2020 Local News
Hotel Near Hakata Station to House Patients – Cluster Suspected at Nursery School
Amongst the twenty-six new COVID-19 infections reported in Fukuoka Prefecture on April 16, three were found at a nursery in Miyako Town, Kitakyushu City. Since the facility has bee...
Apr 17, 2020 Local News
Online Map for Takeout and Delivery Meals in Itoshima
The Itoshima City Tourism Association created the “Itoshima Takeout Map” on Google Map to support local food businesses. The association listed up sixty-six local shops that offer ...
Apr 17, 2020 Local News
Kyushu Governors comment on Expanded State of Emergency – Medical Services Strained – Call before going to Hospitals – Now 462 cases
On April 16, governors in Kyushu shared their comments following the national government’s announcement of the nationwide expansion of the state of emergency. Saga Governor Yoshino...
Apr 16, 2020 Local News
Guruguru Chicken Kebabs to Go
Stay at Home is the way to be, but if you must venture out and find yourself in Daimyo, it’s nice to know Guruguru Chicken are still available for takeout. The Guruguru stand locat...
Apr 16, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka-based Publisher to Bear Delivery Book Delivery Cost
While major bookstores announce temporary closure to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, a local publisher in Fukuoka started a free shipping service for individual customer...
Apr 16, 2020 Local News
Nagasaki Kunchi (Oct 2020) Performances to Be Canceled
The traditional festival of Nagasaki Kunchi will cancel its dedication dance. The performance during Kunchi shinto festival is one of Japan's Intangible Folk Cultural Properties. R...