Businesses on Meiji-dori Ave. Plan Expansion
Businesses along Meiji-dori Ave. in Tenjin 1 chome and 2 chome, have formed a group “Tenjin Meji-dori Ave. Development Council” which plans to apply to Fukuoka City government for ...
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Children’s Hospital Moves to Higashi-ku
On Jan. 15, construction began on a new children’s hospital in Island City (Higashi-ku) to replace the current children’s hospital in Tojinmachi (Chuo-ku). The new hospital is slat...
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Kagoshima University Law School Exempts Superior Students from Tuition
The Kagoshima University Law School announced it will introduce a system in April next year in which exceptional students will be exempted from tuition fees. In the new system, the...
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Kitakyushu Introduces Legislation to Prevent Gang Involvement in Homes for Elderly
The city of Kitakyushu introduced several items of special legislation to prevent the participation of criminal gangs in the operation of nursing homes for the aged, nursery school...
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Steps Taken to Reduce Sexual Assaults in Dazaifu
Dazaifu in Fukuoka Prefecture, known for its student population, is concerned about the increase in sexual crimes in the community that began in the summer. To prevent these crimes...
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Iriko Production Begins at Itoshima
The production of irikio, or parched sardines, has begun in Itoshima, the only site were iriko is made in Fukuoka Prefecture. The fish actually used is known as the Japanese anchov...
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Sparkling Wine Tasting Event
Kirin Brewery in Asakura City, has added Franzia sparkling wine tasting to beer tasting at the end of the brewery tours until Dec 25. The tours are available at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00...
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20 Billion Yen Road Proposal
Fukuoka City is considering construction of a new road to ease traffic jams in central Tenjin with an estimated cost of 20 billion yen. Tenjin’s Watanabedori is a well-known proble...
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West Japan Victory Noodles
Popular instant noodle manufacturer “Umakacchan” announced the release of a limited edition noodle packaging for students taking their entrance exams this year. From Dec. 17, the ...
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Fukuoka’s Fantastic Fukubukuro
Details of some 2013 fukubukuro special deals in Fukuoka have been released! Fukubukuro (福袋 lucky bag / mystery bag) is a Japanese New Year's Day custom where merchants make grab b...
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