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Prefecture Population Tops 5.11 Million, Sets Record
Fukuoka Prefecture recently released the “Annual Report of Population and Households in Fukuoka Prefecture,” which compiles population trends up through last September. The populat...
Now Kitakyushu Wants Its Own Accommodation Tax Arrangement
At a press conference on May 29, the Mayor of Kitakyushu City announced his intention to levy an accommodation tax on hotel and ryokan guests. This comes after the agreement betwee...
Miyazaki City to Receive Support for Garden Tourism
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism Kyushu Regional Development Bureau appointed Miyazaki City as one of six important locations for its first-ever support...
Good Agricultural Practices Recognition for Fukuoka College of Agriculture
Fukuoka College of Agriculture in Chikushino City was awarded an international GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) recognition for its Amaou strawberry. The college introduced GAP ce...
Use of Garbage Bins and Public Lockers to be Limited During G20
Use of dust boxes and coin lockers in public spaces in Fukuoka City will be limited as a safety precaution during the G20 Fukuoka Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meet...
New Whaling Ship Proposed by Shimonoseki City
In the backdrop of Japan’s resumption of commercial whale hunting, Shimonoseki City has proposed the construction of a new whaling ship. The city has many whale-related companies a...
Former Samurai Residences in Kagoshima Designated as Heritage Sites
Nine districts of samurai residences in Kagoshima Prefecture were registered as Japan Heritage sites on May 20. The area includes Izumi Tamoto, a district in which approximately 15...
Honors List Announced – Work Done in Fukuoka to be Recognized
The Government of Japan has decided to confer decorations on 137 people for their work in Fukuoka Prefecture. The Spring Conferment of Decorations marks the first honors ceremony o...
Up to 50% Off on Stays at Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk – Book Now!
In celebration of the Hilton Hotels’ 100th anniversary on May 31, 2019, Hilton Hotels are offering a 100-hour, time-limited sale which began at 12 pm on May 20. Get up to 50% off y...
Security Document Leaked ahead of G20 Meeting in Fukuoka
An internal document including security information for Fukuoka Airport was mistakenly sent to twenty media companies in Kyushu. The document was meant to direct attention amongst ...