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Nishitetsu To Test Advanced Self-Driving Bus in Kitakyushu
Nishitetsu announced plans to test-drive a new self-driving bus on the streets of Kitakyushu City. Between Oct. 22 and Nov. 29, a mid-sized bus (*capacity: 56 persons) that can com...
Starflyer Offers Onboard Planetarium Flight
Starflyer will offer ‘Starlight Flight’ on October 17 featuring a special star projection system developed by Ohira Tech Ltd. The 90-minute flight allows passengers to enjoy an onb...
Kitakyushu To Offer Free PCR Tests by Family Doctors
Kitakyushu City is preparing to provide free PCR tests at smaller medical facilities. At the same time, the virus tests are currently available at 20 facilities, including a specia...
Tandem Rental Bicycles Debut in Kitakyushu
On August 8, Kitakyushu City started renting tandem bicycles for visitors to the Mojiko Retro area. The city introduced a bicycle rental service to the area in July, aiming to prom...
Toilet Manufacturer Toto Reports Large Losses
On July 31, Toto Ltd. of Kitakyushu City announced its consolidated accounts between April and June 2020.
20,000 Meal Coupons Donated to Medical Workers in Kitakyushu
Twenty thousand McDonalds meal coupons were presented to Kitakyushu City to express appreciation to local medical workers. The internationally famous hamburger restaurant has been ...
Significant Discounts Offered at 60 Hotels in Kitakyushu
Overnight stays at hotels and ryokan in Kitakyushu City are currently available at substantial discounts. The city launched a campaign on July 1 to promote the use of local accommo...
Kitakyushu City Joins COVID-19 Prediction Research Studying Sewage
Kitakyushu City announced participation in research to predict the spread of new coronavirus spread using sewage. The project is being developed by the Japan Society on Water Envir...
Man Assaults Pachinko Parlour Staff After Being Asked to Wear Mask
A Kitakyushu resident was arrested after assaulting pachinko parlor staff who asked him to wear a mask. The incident involving a forty-year-old male happened in Kokurakita Ward on ...
No New COVID-19 Infections in Kitakyushu Yesterday
On June 11, Fukuoka Prefecture announced two more cases of the new coronavirus infection. These cases involve Fukuoka City residents in their twenties and thirties. Meanwhile, it w...