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Fukuoka Chamber of Commerce to Establish Support Desk for Kyushu Companies Eying Overseas Expansion
On July 2, the Fukuoka Chamber of Commerce will open a new support counter for small and medium-sized enterprises based in Kyushu aiming to expand their operations outside of Japan...
Royal Asscher Opens Store in Tenjin
Premium diamond jewelry brand Royal Asscher opened its second store in Japan in Tenjin on Jul. 14. While their jewelry is available at many shops around the country, this specialty...
New Yoshimoto Kogyo Theater to Open in Fukuoka
The entertainment company Yoshimoto Kogyo announced on July 10 the opening of a permanent theater on the eighth floor of Tenjin Vivre this September. Yoshimoto Kogyo Vivre Hall wil...
Fukuoka Population on the Rise
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' census, which bases its figures on the Basic Resident Register, revealed that the population of Fukuoka City has risen by more ...
Saibu Gas to Set Up Base in Singapore
Saibu Gas Co., Ltd. announced the establishment of their first overseas base in Singapore this autumn. The company is looking to commercialize liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the As...
Three Newly-Opened Yatai Street Stalls in Tenjin Have Closed
The Fukuoka City Yatai Selection Committee announced on Jul. 6 that five of the 28 newly licensed yatai food stalls never opened. Furthermore, three of the 28 selected yatai have c...
Ippudo to Release Ramen Making App
A new game app named “Gokko Land” which creates the virtual experience of ramen making will become available as of Jul. 11. Users can experience the basics of ramen making through ...
Fukuoka City to Subsidize Fertility Treatment
Fukuoka City announced an increase in the funding available for fertility treatment. The city has made support for IVF available, but now plans to offer more help for those with fe...
Runway Expansion Proposals for Fukuoka
Proposals have been put forward to change existing plans to expand the runway at Fukuoka Airport. A second runway for departing aircrafts is scheduled for construction in 2025. How...
Fukuoka Standard Sekiyu Acquires Mina And North Tenjin
On July 2, Fukuoka Standard Sekiyu announced that the company bought Mina Tenjin, North Tenjin and E&Y buildings for ¥26 billion. These commercial facilities are located in Tenjin,...