Sazae-san’s Uncle to Serve as Nishijin Mascot
Umihei, the older brother of Namihei, the father in the popular long-running cartoon Sazae-san will become the mascot for Nishijin. After two years of negotiations between the Nish...
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Yayoiken to Open First Restaurant in Australia
Plenus, the local Fukuoka based company behind the Yayoiken restaurant chain, have announced it will open its first Yayoiken in Sydney, Australia before the end of this year. Austr...
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Fishing Season for Shirouo begins
Fishing of the tiny Shirouo or Icy Goby, began Feb 18 in Muromi River, Fukuoka. The Shirouo Union announced the first haul of 300 fish, was three times that of last year’s. Fishing...
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City to Build New Gym, Welcomes Public Input
Fukuoka City has decided to build a new sports complex on Island City. Roughly 3,100 m2 of facilities, including a main arena, will be built on a four-hectare plot next to the Gree...
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Fukuoka Asia Month to Become Asian Party
After 23 years, Fukuoka City has decided to end its annual Asian arts and culture event, Fukuoka Asia Month, and re-launch it as Asian Party, an event aimed at publicizing Fukuoka ...
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Kumamoto Rice is Rated Best in Japan
On Feb. 14 the Japan Grain Inspection Association announced it’s the results of its annual rice taste test. Of the 128 rice varieties inspected, 29 were given the highest grade of ...
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Kumamoto’s Ultraman Land to Close
Tokyo-based Tsuburaya Productions announced on Feb. 14 that it will close the Ultraman Land amusement park in Arao, Kumamoto on Sept. 1. The only theme park in Japan devoted to the...
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Name Announced for New Gate in Hakata
After an appeal to the public for ideas for the name for the new gate being built at 1 Hakataekimae, the name Tsujinodoguchimon and nickname Hakatasennennomon have been announced. ...
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New Council Eyes Better Access to Airport’s Int’l Terminal
A liaison council of 13 public and private entities was launched on Feb. 13 with the aim of improving the convenience of Fukuoka Airport’s international terminal. It plans to doubl...
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Kyushu Eco Mileage Scheme
In an effort to reduce CO2 emissions from households, the seven prefectures of Kyushu will adopt a carbon mileage program in which consumers can redeem points received from reducin...
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