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Apr 22, 2020 Local News
Fifty Jobs Offered to Recently Unemployed – Now 542 COVID-19 Cases in Fukuoka
On April 21, twenty-one more cases of COVID-19 infections were confirmed in Fukuoka Prefecture, bringing the cumulative total for the prefecture to 542. In other news, the prefectu...
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 21, 2020 Local News
Teleworking on The Rise in Fukuoka, but Kyushu Overall Lags
In response to the ongoing state of emergency, a growing number of workers in Kyushu are teleworking. An online survey conducted by Persol Research and Consulting Co., Ltd., reveal...
Apr 21, 2020 Local News
Free Train Motif Papercraft from JR Kyushu
JR Kyushu launched a special website to make stay-at-home experiences more fun for families. As part of its 'until the day, let's do our best' project (その日まで、ともにがんばろうプロジェクト), the c...
Apr 20, 2020 Local News
Extension Granted for Drivers License Renewals
Fukuoka Prefectural Police announced the temporary suspension of driver's license renewal procedures. Gold License Centers (Watanabedori and Kurosaki) are temporarily closed to pre...
Apr 20, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Has the Sixth-Highest Infection Rate in the Nation
On April 19, local authorities in Fukuoka Prefecture announced 16 more cases of COVID-19 infections and the eleventh death linked to the virus. The cumulative total of infections i...
Apr 19, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Named as Candidate for PCR Center – Infections Surpass 500 in Prefecture
On April 18, the cumulative total of new coronavirus infections in Fukuoka Prefecture topped 500. Twenty-four new cases, as well as the tenth death, were reported. Meanwhile, the p...
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 18, 2020 Local News
Financial Relief Details Announced – 100,000 Businesses in Fukuoka to Get Support – Now 479 COVID-19 Cases
On April 17, Fukuoka Prefecture announced 17 additional cases of COVID-19 infection, as well as the ninth death linked to the virus. The cumulative total for the prefecture is no...
