Fukuoka and Kansai Named as Candidates for Global Financial Center
The national government is considering developing new global financial centers in Fukuoka and the Kansai area. While the country had formerly worked to...
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Fukuoka and Kansai Named as Candidates for Global Financial Center
The national government is considering developing new global financial centers in Fukuoka and the Kansai area. While the country had formerly worked to...
Fukuoka City Implements Ban on International Cruise Ships
Fukuoka City has implemented new guidelines to refuse international cruise ships' entrance due to the risks of passengers and crew spreading the new coronavirus spread...
Dead Man’s Naked Body Found on Kyushu University Ito Campus
A dead body was found inside Kyushu University Ito Campus this Wednesday. On the morning of August 19, a security guard found the naked body in a pond and reported it to the police...
JR Kyushu PIXAR Shinkansen to Debut on Sept 12
JR Kyushu announced on August 17 that it would debut a new Pixar-wrapped shinkansen (bullet) train. Popular characters from “Toy Story,” “Monsters, Inc.” and more will cheerfully d...
Over 50% of Kyushu Companies Need to Reorganize
A government survey disclosed that more than half of Kyushu companies would need to review and renew their business plans due to the impact of the new coronavirus pandemic. Accordi...
Lemonade Specialty Shop Opened Inside Mitsukoshi
A lemonade specialty shop, ‘Lemonade by Lemonica,’ opened in the second basement of Fukuoka Mitsukoshi on August 8. It’s the first Lemonica shop in Fukuoka City to serve over-20 ki...
Edible Bug Shop In Daimyo
The first edible bug shop in Fukuoka opened in the Daimyo area recently. Bugoom Daimyo offers a variety of edible insect products including beetles, tarantulas, scorpions and also ...
Otter Cafe Opens in Daimyo, Fukuoka
A cafe along the lines of a cat cafe, but with otters instead of pussycats, has opened in Daimyo and is attracting increased attention. Kotsumeito welcomes guests with cute kotsume...
Fukuoka-sourced Afternoon Tea Set Served in Hong Kong
Department store Dalloyau Hong Kong is serving a Fukuoka-inspired sweet set to meet the demands of customers who long for a trip to Japan. While the prolonged impact of the new cor...
Okinawa Has Highest Infection Per Capita – Fukuoka City Crosses 2,000
On August 17, Fukuoka Prefecture announced 50 more cases of the new coronavirus infection, bringing the prefecture's cumulative total to 3,683. On the same day, the death of a COVI...