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Jul 3, 2020 Local News
Roadside Land Prices Increase for 5th Consecutive Year in Fukuoka
The Fukuoka and Kumamoto branches of the National Tax Agency released its land valuations for the current fiscal year on July 1. Amongst seven prefectures in Kyushu, five including...
Jun 30, 2020 Local News
Proposals for Development of pedestrian Space along Kokutaidoro Aired
A second meeting to plan for an improved environment for pedestrian and vehicular traffic between Hakata and Tenjin took place on June 24. Local leaders and specialists discussed f...
Jun 26, 2020 Local News
Free Pony Visits Offered To Cheer Up Corona Stressed Public
Ponies may be on the way to your town to relieve coronavirus-linked stress. The Crane Riding Club is seeking companies, schools (elementary schools or above) and other groups in Fu...
Jun 26, 2020 Local News
Futsukaichi Onsen and Other Spots Recognized as Japan Heritage
Futsukaichi Onsen (hot spring) and ten other spots have been added to ‘The Western Capital of Ancient Japan −Exchange Hub with East Asia−,’ a registered Japan Heritage in Fukuoka. ...
May 19, 2020 Local News
Kurume-based Biotech Company and Prefecture to Co-develop COVID-19 Treatment – No New Cases in Fukuoka Yesterday
Fukuoka Prefecture and a Kurume-based startup agreed to co-develop a medication for the treatment of the new coronavirus. Bonac Corporation, a biotechnology company specialized in ...
Mar 27, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka’s Preferred Residential Areas Revealed
Rankings of the most preferred residential areas in Fukuoka Prefecture and Fukuoka City were released on Mar. 26 by Recruit Sumai Company Ltd. The area of Hakata topped both rankin...
Mar 20, 2020 Local News
Munakata Resident Becomes Fukuoka’s Fifth COVID-19 Case
On March 19, Fukuoka Prefecture revealed that a female in her thirties and a resident Munakata City became infected with COVID-19. Reportedly she visited Italy this month and came ...
Mar 18, 2020 Local News
Itoshima Released ‘Disaster Preventional Portal’ Smartphone Website
Itoshima City opened a disaster-preventional website for smartphone users. To secure swift access to accurate information during disasters, the city gathered items such as...
Mar 11, 2020 Local News
Historic Kenjiro Matsumoto Residence Open House
The former residence of Kenjiro Matsumoto in Kitakyushu City (listed as an Important Cultural Assets and Heritage of Industrial Modernization of Japan) will welcome visitors on Apr...
Mar 9, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Subway Provides Ridership Data So Public Can Avoid Crowded Times
Fukuoka City Subway is now providing visual data of train ridership to encourage people to use less-crowded trains. To minimize the risk of COVID-19 infections, detailed informatio...