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Apr 17, 2020 Local News
Kyushu Governors comment on Expanded State of Emergency – Medical Services Strained – Call before going to Hospitals – Now 462 cases
On April 16, governors in Kyushu shared their comments following the national government’s announcement of the nationwide expansion of the state of emergency. Saga Governor Yoshino...
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 16, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka-based Publisher to Bear Delivery Book Delivery Cost
While major bookstores announce temporary closure to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, a local publisher in Fukuoka started a free shipping service for individual customer...
Apr 16, 2020 Local News
Nagasaki Kunchi (Oct 2020) Performances to Be Canceled
The traditional festival of Nagasaki Kunchi will cancel its dedication dance. The performance during Kunchi shinto festival is one of Japan's Intangible Folk Cultural Properties. R...
Apr 16, 2020 Local News
Win Free Cinnabon for a Year – Home Delivery Starts
Sticky, chewy, moist, sweet, and yummy cinnamon rolls are available for home delivery. With so many people stuck at home, delivery service has been added for these tasty numbers. ...
Apr 16, 2020 Local News
Kyudai and Other Group Dance Teams Join Nationwide Initiative
'Ouendan' (Japanese-style cheering squad) teams at Kyushu University, Kumamoto University, and Seinan Gakuin University are inspiring people with unique videos online. Started by t...
Apr 16, 2020 Local News
Kyushu Symphony Orchestra Shares Concert Online
The Kyushu Symphony Orchestra is streaming videos of concerts to entertain those who planned to attend concerts. The group has canceled all its performances scheduled for March. Th...
Apr 16, 2020 Local News
Local Governments Hiring Staff to Fight Unemployment
Local governments are creating positions for people who lose their jobs due to the impact of the coronavirus. The mayor of Beppu City, Oita, announced on April 13 that the city wou...
Apr 16, 2020 Local News
Sixth Death in Fukuoka – Thirty More Infections – Three Hour Ambulance Ride – Hotel Subsidies Offer by Kitakyushu
Local authorities in Fukuoka Prefecture reported 30 more confirmed COVID-19 infections on April 15, bringing the cumulative total to 436. On the same day, the prefecture saw its si...
Apr 15, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka’s First Case of Reinfection – Two COVID-19 Deaths – Itoshima City Hall Closed
Fukuoka Governor Hiroshi Ogawa revealed on April 14 that the prefecture would soon lease another hotel in Fukuoka City to accommodate some of the new coronavirus patients with no o...
