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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...
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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. ...
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May 25, 2017 Local News
Apply For Trial Living In Itoshima House
Itoshima City is offering a vacant house (address: 1768-5 Hon, Itoshima City) for a two to three-week living experience for people planning to move to the city. They will also prov...
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May 24, 2017 Local News
Fundokin & APU To Export Halal Shoyu
Fundokin Shoyu (Usuki City, Oita), in cooperation with Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU, Beppu City), is working on producing shoyu (soy sauce) that meets Halal food criter...
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May 23, 2017 Local News
Fukuoka City Signed MoU With Boudeaux
On May 22, Fukuoka City signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on startup support and industrial development with Bordeaux Metropol, the city center of Bordeaux. The city of Bo...
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May 16, 2017 Local News
New Facilities At Cruise Ship Pier Announced
The Port of Hakata Development Co. Ltd. announced details for a new commercial facility at Hakata Port. The management will be overseen by drugstore company Carel Plus. An increasi...
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May 11, 2017 Local News
Top Ten Most Desirable Places To Live In Fukuoka
Recruit Sumai Company carried out an internet-based survey, which revealed that locals view the area of Hakata as the most desirable place to live in Fukuoka City, with respondents...
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May 10, 2017 Local News
Aeon Plans To Open Outlet Mall At Space World Land
Aeon is planning to open an outlet mall of fashion brands at the land where Space World will be closing at the end of 2017, which is currently under inspection of the landowner, Ni...
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May 10, 2017 Local News
Shinkansen & Omiyage Museum Opens In Hakata Station
The Sanyo Shinkansen & Omiyage Museum opened in Hakata Station on March 30 and will run until May 14. The museum will host an exhibition corner with models of historical shinka...
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May 10, 2017 Local News
Hakata Ningyo Courses
Organized by the Hakata Ningyo (Dolls) Commerce and Industry Cooperative and Fukuoka City, this course is a unique opportunity to learn about the world of Hakata ningyo from specia...