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May 8, 2020 Local News
Updated Opening Hours for Shopping Centers and Cultural Sites
In accordance with the extended state of emergency, some of the large stores in Fukuoka announced continued closures and limited hours of operations. Here is a partial list - and w...
May 8, 2020 Local News
Stressed medical workers offered support / 80% fewer people downtown / One new COVID-19 infection
A report released by NTT Docomo showed that the areas of Tenjin and Hakata saw approximately 80% less human traffic people between May 3 ~ May 5, compared to the same period of the...
May 7, 2020 Local News
Drive-Through Pickup Meals Sold to Support Medical Workers
Meanwhile, in Fukuoka City, a group of local eateries has launched a bento-selling charity event. 'Drive Through Fukuoka' involves 19 popular restaurants and bento shops (West, Coo...
May 7, 2020 Local News
Over 10,000 PCR Tested in Fukuoka Prefecture
As of yesterday, a total of 10,041 coronavirus tests have been conducted in Fukuoka Prefecture. The number of confirmed cases now stands at 650. On May 6, the prefecture announced ...
May 6, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka’s Mayor Outlines Extension of and New Financial Support – One New Infection Recorded
On May 5, Fukuoka Prefecture announced one additional case of COVID-19 infection, bringing the cumulative total to 649. On the same day, Fukuoka City Mayor Soichiro Takashima respo...
May 5, 2020 Local News
FINA World Championships in Fukuoka Rescheduled for May 2020
FINA announced new dates for the 19th FINA World Championships to be held in Fukuoka City. The tournament, which was postponed due to the new coronavirus pandemic, has been resched...
May 5, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Governor Ogawa’s Statement on State of Emergency Extension
In the evening, the national government officially announced an extension to the state of emergency until May 31, including the "special alert prefectures" policy affecting thirtee...
May 4, 2020 Local News
English Guide to Special ¥100,000 Cash Payments
As most readers are aware, all residents of Japan, including non-Japanese citizens listed on the Basic Resident Register as of April 27, 2020, are eligible to receive a special cas...
May 4, 2020 Local News
Online Koishiwara Pottery Fair Runs Until May 6
An online ceramic fair featuring Koishiwara ware and Takatori ware began on May 3. While the Koishiwara Spring Ceramic Festival in Toho Town was canceled amidst the impact of the n...
May 4, 2020 Local News
No New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Fukuoka – Red Cross Appeals for Blood Donors
On May 3, Fukuoka Prefecture announced no new cases of COVID-19 infection for the first time over 39 days. While daily infections in the prefecture have been in decline for the pas...
