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Apr 14, 2026

Fukuoka University Keeps ¥500 Lunch

Fukuoka University has introduced a renewed cafeteria offering ¥500 set meals despite rising material costs linked to global supply pressures. Operated by...

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Apr 14, 2026

Shabondama Opens Kitakyushu R&D Hub

Shabondama Soap Co., based in Kitakyushu, has opened a new research and development hub, Innovation Lab Kitakyushu, within the Kitakyushu Science...

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Apr 9, 2026

Fukuoka Opens New Junior High School

Fukuoka City opened Susenji Junior High School in Nishi Ward on April 7, its first new public junior high school in 18 years. The school was built...

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Apr 9, 2026

Foreign Trainees Pass Nursing Exam In Fukuoka

Seven foreign nationals who passed Fukuoka Prefecture’s nursing assistant exam while working visited the prefectural office on April 7 to report...

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Apr 9, 2026

Restored Shinkansen Car Arrives In Hakata

A Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” lead car damaged in the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake arrived at Hakata Port on April 7 following restoration by JR Kyushu...

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Apr 9, 2026

Tree Falls at Maizuru Park During Festival

A cherry tree about 15 meters tall collapsed at Maizuru Park in Fukuoka’s Chuo Ward on April 8 during the Fukuoka Castle Sakura Festival, city officials...

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Apr 7, 2026

Fukuoka Uses Puns for Traffic Safety Campaign

Fukuoka police launched the spring traffic safety campaign on April 6 with a public awareness event using wordplay slogans to engage drivers. About 60...