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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 3, 2020 Local News
Natto Flavor Chocolat Bar Debuts from Fukuoka
Natto Chocolat Zero, a chocolate bar with an unusual ingredient, will soon debut from Fukuoka. A local startup, Sonomono Inc., collaborated with Fukuoka’s famous “Chocolate Shop” e...
Apr 29, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Asian Art Museum Offers Free Papercraft Online
The Fukuoka Asian Art Museum has launched a fun project named 'Ouchi De Ajibi (#おうちであじび).' Translated as 'Asian Museum at Home.' The project consists of a series of postings on Fac...
Apr 27, 2020 Local News
Junkudo Book store to close on June 30 – Fukuoka Book Fair
The Junkudo bookstore in Tenjin is holding a "Thank You, Junkudo Bookstore Fukuoka Shop" fair as it counts down to its closure on June 30. The shop, which has served the local comm...
Apr 21, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Mayor Hints at Park Equipment Closure – Request Citizens Remain Put for Golden Week
Fukuoka City updated their information regarding its support program for local eateries. The program refunds ¥500 to customers who order delivered meals of ¥1,000 or more between A...
Apr 21, 2020 Local News
Crowdfunding Project to Save Yatai in Fukuoka City
A crowdfunding project to save local yatai (outdoor food stalls) from the negative economic impact caused by the spread of the new coronavirus has begun in Fukuoka City. A 36-year-...
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 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 15, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Mayor Announces Rent Support, Medical Facility Support, and ¥500 Coupons For Takeout Meals
On April 14, Fukuoka City Mayor Soichiro Takeshima outlined plans to offer financial support to businesses and facilities that comply with requests to temporarily close or reduce b...
Apr 14, 2020 Local News
Hakata Drinking Snacks Sold in Vending Machine
Hakata Sugaya, a local souvenir shop in Hakata Ward, has installed a unique vending machine in front of their shop to spice up your home-drinking experience. Amidst the ongoing ref...