Selected news topics by Fukuoka Now from Fukuoka’s Shisei Dayori.
Foreign Residents to Receive Resident Register Code Numbers
Foreign residents are now included in the Basic Resident Registers Network, or Juki-Net, as per the revised Basic Resident Registration Act. All foreign residents of Fukuoka have been sent a Resident Register Code Number on July 12. This 11-digit number is used to identify individuals in the nationwide Juki-Net. If you would like to receive a Juki-Net Card, please read the multilingual flyer enclosed with your notice.
Fukuoka History Smartphone App
In mid-July, Fukuoka City launched a smartphone app called “Fukuoka History Navi” that guides users on walking tours of the city’s cultural assets. The first installment, “Medieval Hakata’s Prosperity”, starts at Hakata Station and takes users to Jotenji, Shofukuji and Tochoji Temples as well as Kushida Shrine and Hakatamachiya Furusatokan. The second installment will guide users around the Fukuoka Castle area, and the City plans to release new courses in the future. The free app can be downloaded for iPhone and Android.
Night Zoo
The “Night Zoo” event returns again this year every Saturday of August. After closing as usual at 17:00, the Zoo will reopen at 18:00. A free shuttle bus will run between the Sakurazaka and Dobutsuen-mae bus stops from 17:50 onwards, and bus riders will receive a 20% discount on admission. (The last bus leaves the zoo at 21:10.) ▶Every Saturday in August, 18:00~21:00 (Last admission: 20:30) ▶ Adults: ¥400 / HS: ¥200 / MS & under: Free
Recycle Your Old Devices
The City uses collection boxes in local supermarkets and other spots to recycle the rare metals contained in small electronic devices. This August, the City will add boxes at ward office and four subway stations (Hakata, Fukuoka Airport, Nishijin and Meinohama) to boost its collection efforts. If you have any old cell phones, portable music players or other small devices, please drop them in one of the green collection boxes.
City Facility Tours
Fukuoka City will hold tours of three facilities to deepen understanding of city government activities. ▶ Mamoroom Fukuoka: A facility where you can learn about health and the environment. 2-1-34 Jigyo, Chuo-ku. Tel: 092-831-0669 ▶ Fukuoka Citizens’ Disaster Prevention Center: A facility where you can experience virtual disasters and gain disaster prevention skills. 1-3-3 Momochihama, Sawara-ku. Tel: 092-847-5990 ▶Nagahama Fish Market: The visitor walkway on 2nd floor is open 24 hours a day. Auctions start at 3AM. 3-11-3 Nagahama, Chuo-ku. Tel: 092-711-6414
Yipee! For FREE!
Waterworks Fair Fukuoka 2013
The City will hold a Waterworks Fair to showcase the roles of sewers and the importance of sewer maintenance. Try your hand at conducting a water quality test, observing microorganisms and making recycled paper from toilet paper. There will also be a canal tour. ▶ Aug. 25 (Sun) 10:00~17:00. Canal City Hakata, B1F, Sun Plaza Station. No applications necessary. Inquiries: 092-711-4503 (Fukuoka City Waterworks Bureau, General Affairs Section)
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Fukuoka City Bulletin
Fukuoka Shisei Dayori is City Hall’s official magazine published bi-weekly on 1st and 15th of each month 23 times per year. It’s available in Japanese online too. Consider using it for Japanese study! ふくおか市政だより Website: www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/shisei/kouhou-hodo/shiseidayori/
