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Feb 6, 2017 Local News
Half-Price Ramen and Half-Price Drinks at Eikoku Shoryu
From Feb. 7 (Tue) to Feb. 9 (Thu), Eikoku Shoryu will be serving up half-priced ramen at lunch time at it’s new restaurant in Fukuoka. Grab some while you can! It’ll probably be th...
Feb 3, 2017 Local News
Fukuoka City Begins Offering Online Medical Interpreting to Foreign Visitors with Medical Emergencies
In an effort to respond to sudden illnesses among the increasing number of foreign visitors to the city, Fukuoka City has begun offering an online medical interpreting service on a...
Jan 26, 2017 Local News
Bird Flu Reported at Miyazaki Farm
On Wednesday, the Miyazaki Prefectural Government yesterday confirmed an outbreak of bird flu (avian influenza - H5) at a Miyzaki poultry farm...
Jan 25, 2017 Local News
Building Collapses in Nishinjin
On Jan. 25 (Wed.), a building in the Nishijin Shopping Arcade collapsed. The building was undergoing planned deconstruction when the collapse took place. All workmen have been conf...
Jan 20, 2017 Local News
Hakata Hankyu to Renovate 2nd Floor Fashion Space
Hakata Hankyu is renovating its second floor shopping area, transforming it from a Ladies’ Fashion Area to “Men’s Creators” space...
Jan 17, 2017 Local News
Yamato Starts Bus Delivery Service in Depopulated Areas
Delivery company Yamato Unyu started a new delivery service using city busses in the Higashimera, Saito City, and Nishimera Village, Miyazaki Prefecture, where an aging population ...
Jan 13, 2017 Local News
Kit Kat Taxis in Fukuoka and Kurume City
It’s exam season, which also means it’s Kit Kat season! As bizarre as it sounds, Kit Kats become especially popular during exam season, because “Kit Kat” (キットカット) sounds like...
Jan 13, 2017 Local News
JR to Renew ‘HTB Limited Express’ for Huis Ten Bosch 25th Anniversary
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Huis Ten Bosch (HTB) this March, JR will redesign the HTB limited express train that runs between...
Jan 12, 2017 Local News
South Korean Kakigori Shop ‘Sulbing’ Coming to Kyushu
Sulbing is a famous dessert shop from Pusan, South Korea, which will soon be opening up in Fukuoka. It serves Korean desserts and...
Jan 11, 2017 Local News
Fukuoka City Starts Shopping Support for Elderly
In January, Fukuoka City started a transport support program for elderly residents. Starting in Higashi-ku, volunteer drivers and caretakers will...