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Emblems Awarded to Accomodations Practicing COVID-19 Prevention
Fukuoka City has begun distributing an emblem to local accommodation facilities that implement adequate preventive measures against novel coronavirus infection. The logo, saying “H...
Asahi Beer to Begin Alcohol-free Beer Production in Hakata
Asahi Breweries, Ltd. announced the development of a new non-alcoholic beer production line in Hakata. According to an announcement on July 21, Asahi will invest ¥3.1 billion to re...
Olympic Kimono Project Including Kurume Kasuri and Hakata Ori Now Online
A thirteen-minute online video, featuring 213 sets of kimono and obi designed using imagery of countries and regions worldwide is now online. Developed by a Tokyo-based project own...
Hojoya Festival Cancelled for 2020
The traditional fall festival of Fukuoka, Hojoya, announced its cancellation for 2020. The September festival is considered one of ‘Hakata’s three grand festivals,’ and attracts mo...
Fireworks Motif Planned for Fukuoka Tower Illumination
Between Jul. 18 ~ 28, a special two-minute light up program using the imagery of fireworks will bring summer cheers to citizens. While many of the local firework festivals were can...
32 New Infections in Fukuoka City
On July 19, Fukuoka Prefecture announced 32 new cases of the novel coronavirus infection. Twenty four of them were found in Fukuoka City, involving nightclub workers, infants, and ...
Fukuoka City Designated Special Region for Global Startups
On July 14, Fukuoka City became one of four ‘Global Startup Cities’ in Japan. As part of the national ‘Beyond Limits. Unlock Our Potential’ program; the four regions will receive s...
Guide to Contributing Items and Money to Disaster Areas in Kyushu
Fukuoka City is collecting donations for items for use by people in torrential rain-hit areas. A drive-through donation venue is set up at Tsukiguma Shuzo-ko (near Fukuoka Airport)...
Vinegar Specialty Shop Opens in Fukuoka City
Okawa City-based vinegar brewery, Shobunsu, opened its first specialty shop in Fukuoka City on July 4. Located on the Keyaki-dori Ave. in Chuo Ward, the shop sells vinegar products...
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...