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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 ...
Sakamoto Hachiman Shrine Reopens for Visitors
Sakamoto Hachiman Shrine in Dazaifu City decided to reopen after it has discontinued issuing goshuin (proof of pilgrimage) stamps to an overflowing volume of visitors. The shrine, ...
Drones Deployed in Fukuoka and Saga to Protect Solar Farms
Three companies in the prefectures of Fukuoka and Saga conducted tests to scare off crows with a special drone. The drone has been developed to protect 3,200 solar panels owned by ...
Fukuoka Junior High Schools Get New Uniforms for First Time in 70 Years
Designs for new school uniforms to be worn by students at Fukuoka City’s municipal junior high schools from spring 2020 have been finalized. The new school uniform is said to be mo...
Umbrella Sharing Service in Fukuoka
Fukuoka City is planning to introduce an umbrella sharing service called Aikasa during the rainy season. Approximately 40 umbrella stands will be installed at major department stor...
Chikushino Announces Gyokusui, a New Brand of Pear
Fukuoka Agriculture and Forestry Research Center in Chikushino City announced the development of a new brand of pear, Gyokusui. This is the first pear to have been developed in the...
Starbucks Retro Comes to Fukuoka!
Starting from today (May 15), for a limited time only, select Starbucks around Japan will be host to a new nostalgic promotion celebrating the change of eras from Heisei to Reiwa. ...