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Mar 15, 2021 Local News
Hotel JAL City Opened on Meiji-dori
The new Hotel JAL City Fukuoka Tenjin opened on Mar. 15. The twelve-story hotel was built on Meiji-dori, one-minute on foot from the Akasaka subway station, as a part of the Tenjin...
Mar 15, 2021 Local News
Mini EV Trial Begins in Itoshima
A trial for a mini electric-vehicle share program began at three locations in Itoshima City. Three Toyota’s two-seater EV, ‘C+pod,’ can be rented for free (*insurance fee of ¥330/r...
Mar 15, 2021 Local News
Zenrin Establishes Investment Subsidiary
Zenrin Co., Ltd. announced the establishment of its first investment firm. The Kitakyushu-based company and its new affiliate, Zenrin Future Partners, will invest a total of ¥2.5 b...
Mar 12, 2021 Local News
Reproduction of Shosoin Treasures – Encountering Tenpyo Craftsmanship Through the Recreation of 8th Century Works –
Around 9,000 treasures of the Shoso-in repository remain rarely seen by the public, including reproductions of furnishings, instruments, armors, religious items, and more have beco...
Mar 12, 2021 Local News
Enjoy Hanami Aboard An Open Top Bus
Hop on the Fukuoka Open Top Bus and enjoy safe seasonal viewing of cherry blossoms. The double-decker bus resumes operation on Mar. 20 to take its passengers on tour via the sakura...
Mar 12, 2021 Local News
JR Kyushu Queen Beetle’s First Domestic Cruise Announced
The JR Kyushu Queen Beetle will set sail on its first domestic tour on Mar. 20. The vessel, whose operation has been suspended since it arrived at Hakata Port in October 2020, will...
Mar 12, 2021 Local News
Improvements For Fukuoka LINE Disaster Management System Announced
Fukuoka City updated the disaster management functions of its official LINE account. With the concept of “disaster management in two taps,” the new system allows users to quickly a...
Mar 10, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka City Vaccination Call Center Opens
The New Coronavirus Vaccination Call Center for Fukuoka City opened on Mar. 9. The center takes inquiries and reservations for the vaccinations(*) in eight languages; Japanese, Eng...
Mar 10, 2021 Local News
Random PCR Monitoring Begins in Fukuoka
On Mar. 6, Fukuoka Prefecture began random screenings for the new coronavirus. Special counters were set up near important train stations and shopping districts to distribute free ...
Mar 10, 2021 Local News
UberEats Cuts Pay To Delivery Staff in Fukuoka
UberEats revised its reward system for delivery partners in Fukuoka and Kyoto this month. The new standard translates into a 30% cut in average payments. The concerned labor union ...
