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Kumamoto Suspends LINE-based Operations Following Security Breach
Kumamoto City is suspending its LINE-based services due to the recent security matters reported in China. According to the city, three of its fourteen systems had been accessible b...
Nishitetsu Hikes ¥100 Bus Fare to ¥150 and Closes Kashikaen Theme Park
Nishitetsu announced the discontinuation of its ¥100 bus services between Tenjin and Hakata. The inexpensive bus service for the urban routes improved mobility for...
COVID Variant Detected in Four Female Patients in Fukuoka
On Mar. 24, Fukuoka Prefecture reported the first detection of a new variant of the new coronavirus in the region. A coronavirus strain first found in the U.K. was detected in four...
Election For Governor of Fukuoka Underway
Campaigning for the gubernatorial election of Fukuoka officially began on March 25. Mieko Hoshino (former member of Fukuoka City Assembly) and Seitaro Hattori (current Fukuoka Vice...
Kurume Textile On Display Inside Manu Coffee
Shimaori Check, a new apparel brand that updates the traditional textile of Kurume shimaori to modern daily life, is on exhibit inside Manu Coffee in Chuo Ward. The brand was launc...
Largest Prices in Fukuoka Up – Outlier In Japan
A report by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism announced that Fukuoka Prefecture recorded significant increases in its commercial and residential land pri...
Snoopy Festival at Hakata Hankyu
The Hakata Snoopy Festival opened at Hakata Hankyu on March 24. Visit the pop-up shop to get cute stationery, tableware, apparel, and more. There are even some exclusive to Fukuoka...
Lottery For Seats To View Torch Relay Open
A lottery to choose viewers of the Olympic Torch Relay event in Fukuoka is taking place, with applications accepted until April 11. Approximately 1,300 seats are available for May ...
Ikkousha Ramen Enters Middle East Market
Hakata Ikkousha ramen restaurant opened its first shop in the Middle East. The new ‘Ikkousha Ramen Sharjah Shop’ is located in a major bed town near Dubai and adheres to Islamic fo...
Vaccine Consultation Service Opened in Fukuoka Prefecture
On Mar. 23, Fukuoka Prefecture opened a phone consultation center for the new coronavirus vaccination. The call center answers residents’ medical concerns and questions regarding p...