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Allocated Hospital Bed Occupancy Surpasses 50% in Fukuoka
In response to the spread of the new corona infection, Fukuoka Prefecture has revised its measures so that doctors can diagnose an infected person even if the infected person’s fam...
Nishinippon City Bank Launches Kominka Financing
Nishi-Nippon City Bank launched Japan’s first mortgage program for kominka townhouses. The NCB Vintage Housing Loan is unique in that it places value on old townhouses, in contrast...
Kamome Shinkansen Public Viewing Event Announced
JR Kyushu will invite 2,600 members of the public to visit the railway yard of Kamome shinkansen. Guests can enter the yard to see the inside of the train cars for about an hour on...
Uminonakamichi Park Tourism Facility to Open Mar 15
A new park tourism facility will open in the Uminonakamichi area on March 15. Developed by Mitsubishi Estate and three other organizations, the recreational base offers opportuniti...
Robotic Sofa Developed by Okawa Brand
n Okawa furniture manufacturer developed robotic series named Robot Furniture. The project’s first item is a sofa that can be moved and turned using the remote controller. While th...
National Government Supports Establishment of Semiconductor Engineer Training in Kyushu
The national government plans to develop a new educational base in Kyushu to train more semiconductor engineers. An industry-government-academia organization would launch by March ...
Kitakyushu City Test Sheltering in Cars
An organization in Kitakyushu City seeks to utilize cars as temporary shelters during natural disasters. While taking refuge in a vehicle is considered an option if an evacuation o...
Itoshima Mayor Wins Reelection But Tests Positive for COVID
Yuji Tsukigata, reelected for a third term as Mayor of the Itoshima City, has tested positive for the new coronavirus. The Mayor canceled all indoor speeches as the number of COVID...
Fukuoka Releases New Guidelines for Coronavirus Infection Control
First, observation periods for those who had close contact with COVID-19 patients have been shortened to seven days (*the day of the last contact with the patient is treated as day...
Fukuoka City Boosts Medical Support for COVID Out Patients
Fukuoka City boosts medical support for COVID-19 patients who are treated at home. To ensure the safety of the increasing number of home-treated patients amid the latest spike in t...