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Nov 29, 2019 Local News
Tourist Information Service for Elderly and Disabled at Airport
A tourist information center specializing in assisting elderly and disabled guests opened at Fukuoka Airport on November 15. Located next near the north arrival gate of the airport...
Nov 29, 2019 Local News
Toyota, Nishitetsu & Jr Kyushu App Released
Toyota Motor Corporation, Nishitetsu, and JR Kyushu launched a new multi-modal mobility service for smartphones on November 28. The application...
Nov 29, 2019 Local News
Fukuoka Airport Reports Three Billion Yen Loss
On November 22, Fukuoka International Airport revealed its consolidated accounts for the period between April 2019 and September 2019, which showed a loss of ¥3 billion. Their busi...
Nov 28, 2019 Local News
Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament Ticket Sales Strong
Once again the Kyushu Basho sumo tournament recorded excellent ticket sales, referred in Japanese as manninn onnrei (満員御礼) throughout the fifteen-day event. Over 80%...
Nov 28, 2019 Local News
Microplastics Found in Fukuoka City’s Air
A group of researchers at Fukuoka Institute of Technology discovered that microplastics are floating in the...
Nov 28, 2019 Local News
Yame Tea Cafe to Open in Ohori Park
Next July, the Prefecture will open a cafe near the Japanese Garden in Ohori Park that will...
Nov 27, 2019 Local News
Nishi-Nippon Financial Holdings to Establish New University-affiliated Venture Fund
Nishi-Nippon Financial Holdings has announced plans to establish a new university-affiliated venture fund next...
Nov 26, 2019 Local News
Fukuoka and Finland Conclude Tech MOU
Startup Gogo, a startup-supporting organization in Fukuoka, exchanged a memorandum of understanding with the Finish startup accelerator WeBuust Oy...
Nov 25, 2019 Local News
Pietro Opens Soup Specialty Shop Inside Iwataya Department Store
Pietro, a well-known brand of salad dressings and pasta dishes, opened a specialty soup shop inside the Iwataya Department store last week. The restaurant is selling soups that are...
Nov 20, 2019 Local News
Fukuoka and Taipei Announce Line Cooperation
The cities of Fukuoka and Taipei will begin the mutual use of their official Line accounts to distribute tourism and disaster information. In addition to local attractions that sel...