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Jun 9, 2017 Local News
Zenrin Experiment Drone Flight With 3D Map
Map publishing company Zenrin (Kitakyushu City) and New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) conducted their first demonstration experiment of...
Jun 9, 2017 Local News
Agreement Signed to Deal With Vacant Residences
Fukuoka Prefecture has signed an agreement with the Fukuoka Shiho-Shoshi Lawyer's Association in an attempt to countermeasure the problems that can arise when houses are...
Jun 8, 2017 Local News
Ume-chigiri at Dazaifu Tenmangu
The ume-chigiri ceremony, which involves collecting fruit from the legendary tobi-ume (flying plum tree), took place at Dazaifu Tenmangu on...
Jun 5, 2017 Local News
Niwaka Senpei Featuring Hakata Gion Yamakasa’s Official Character “Oisa”
A special range of Toundo's Niwaka Senpei featuring Hakata Gion Yamakasa's official character "Oisa" is on sale at the Tourism Promotional Corner of the west side (Shiyakusho Nishi...
Jun 2, 2017 Local News
Former Hawks Town Site to Re-open as “Mark Is Fukuoka Momochi”
Mitsubishi Estate announced that the large commercial facility to be built on the site of the "Hawks Town Mall" (Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City) will be called...
Jun 2, 2017 Local News
Agreement Signed to Attract International Students to Itoshima
Nishi-Nippon Financial Holdings (affiliate of Nishi-Nippon City Bank) will work with Itoshima City and Kyushu University (Kyudai) to attract international students to areas surroun...
Jun 2, 2017 Local News
New JR Station to be Built in Itoshima
A new JR station will be built in Itoshima between Chikuzen Maebaru and Hatae. Construction will begin this summer with the aim of opening in...
Jun 1, 2017 Local News
Show Your Business Card For a Discount at Kitte Hakata!
A special promotion is underway at eateries on the Umaito floors (B1F, 9F, and 10F) of Kitte Hakata for anyone with business cards. By showing their...
May 26, 2017 Local News
Kumamoto Castle Fund Exceeds 1 Billion Yen
The restoration of Kumamoto Castle after the earthquake during the previous year is progressing well. Donations through a ‘revival castle owner’ system from all over the country am...
May 26, 2017 Local News
Poisonous Octopus Found In Hakata Bay
The Noko branch of Fukuoka City Fishery Cooperative Association received a report of poisonous blue-lined octopus that was found while fishing on the northern side of Nokonoshima. ...