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Mar 29, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka City Prepares Grants for Low-Income Households
In response to the Japanese government's decision to implement financial relief measures aimed at households with low incomes, Fukuoka City has assembled a supplementary budget pro...
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Mar 29, 2023 Local News
Court Rejects Fishermen’s Floodgate Appeal
The Fukuoka High Court rejected an appeal by fishermen in Nagasaki Prefecture who demanded the opening of a floodgate on a dike in Isahaya Bay due to damage to the fishing industry...
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Mar 28, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Sees Lowest Daily COVID Cases in Over a Year
In Fukuoka Prefecture, 47 new cases of the novel coronavirus were confirmed on the 27th, marking the first time in roughly a year and three months that daily infections have dipped...
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Mar 28, 2023 Local News
Cruise Ship Tourism Resumes in Fukuoka Prefecture
After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, international cruise ships have returned to Moji Port in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. On the 27th, the American crui...
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Mar 28, 2023 Local News
Lexus Thefts Spike in Fukuoka: Single Group Suspected
A series of luxury car thefts targeting Lexus LX SUVs occurred in Fukuoka Prefecture between March 23rd and 25th. Police suspect a single group is behind the thefts and are investi...
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Mar 28, 2023 Local News
Seamless Connection: Fukuoka Subway Line Extended
On March 27th, Fukuoka City's Nanakuma Subway Line saw a significant expansion, extending its eastern terminus to Hakata Station. This newly established artery now directly connect...
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Mar 28, 2023 Local News
New Station Boosts Business in Fukuoka’s Canal City
With the recent extension of the Nanakuma Line, Kushida Shrine-Mae Station has emerged as the sole new station in the expanded area. The nearby commercial complex, Canal City Hakat...
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Mar 24, 2023 Local News
A Cheesecake Farewell: Matt’s Cheesecake Factory And Cafe In Fukuoka
Seventeen years ago, I shared the delightful news of Matt's Cheesecake Factory and Cafe opening in Kego, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka. Since then, Matt's authentic New York-style cheesecakes, ...
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Mar 24, 2023 Local News
Asahi Beer Swings for Sustainability with Tumblers
Asahi Beer has embarked on an innovative initiative to tackle plastic waste by developing a special tumbler made from repurposed bats used by the Hawks baseball players. Dubbed "Mo...
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Mar 24, 2023 Local News
Nishitetsu Focuses on Real Estate, Hotels
Nishitetsu revealed its three-year business plan, targeting 500 billion yen in group sales and 22 billion yen in operating profit by fiscal 2025. The plan emphasizes sustainable gr...