Who is Kyushu’s Most Handsome Farmer?
“Kyushu Murakore Ichiba”, an online mail-order site for farmers in Kyushu, is currently hunting for Kyushu’s top young, handsome farmer in a contest titled “Kyushu Mura Boys Collec...
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New Car Share Scheme for Ferry Passengers in Kitakyushu
On Jan. 24, Tokyo-based company Times 24 launched a new shared-use vehicle service at Shinmojiko Ferry Terminal in Kitakyushu. The company has a nationwide network of “Times Car Pl...
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Kyushu Cherry Blossom Forecast
Though we still have some wintry days ahead, you can start to look forward to spring and sakura season, as weather forecast company Weather Map released their 2014 sakura (cherry b...
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Local Venture Launches Home Security Service for Women
Principle, a venture company based in Chuo-ku, has launched Smart Room Security, a home security service for single women. The service, which costs ¥500 per month, immediately send...
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Peach Announces New Fukuoka – Okinawa Flight
On Jan. 21, LCC Peach Aviation announced a new route between Fukuoka and Naha, Okinawa - to be launched this summer. Daily return flights on the new route begin 7/19, marking the l...
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Kyushu Norovirus Cases Lead Nation
Numerous cases of nororvirus, a virus that causes infectious gastroenteritis, have been reported throughout Japan, and so far four people have died. While the virus is believed to ...
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New Airport Terminal Plans Revealed
Sources have revealed an overview of the domestic terminal building to be re-built at Fukuoka Airport when the second runway is installed. With five stories above ground and two be...
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Tokyu Hands to Open in Fukuoka
Tokyu Hands is coming to Tenjin! As part of its 2014 building expansion plans, Fukuoka PARCO in Tenjin has announced that the lifestyle and hobby giant Tokyu Hands is in the final ...
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Wild Raccoons Now in Four Wards
On Jan. 17, Fukuoka City announced that it had confirmed that wild raccoons, an invasive species, were living in the mountainous areas of Hakata, Minami, Sawara and Nishi wards. Th...
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Kyushu-Themed Lexus Ready for Motor Show
On Jan.17, Toyota Motor Kyushu unveiled a one-of-a-kind Lexus decked out with local Kyushu handicrafts. The car, a Lexus CT200h hybrid vehicle, was a joint project between Toyota a...
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