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Record Number of Tourists Visiting Kyushu
The Kyushu District Transport Bureau revealed that the region welcomed 4.8 million overseas visitors last year. The preliminary figures, which were released on February, do not inc...
Kitakyushu Elementary Schools Ramp up Teaching English Plan
From April this year, the Kitakyushu City Board of Education will significantly increase the number of English language classes taught in elementary schools. The government advised...
Final Negotiations for Fukuoka to Host G20
Final stages of negotiations are reportedly taking place regarding the possibility of Fukuoka to host the G20, which Japan is...
Fukuoka Handicrafts Aimed at Overseas Visitors
Fukuoka City announced that local manufacturers have created three special products that draw on traditional-style handicrafts, which they will promote to overseas visitors. The ci...
Innovative Smart Store Opens in Fukuoka
A new supermarket that utilizes state-of-the-art technology opened in Fukuoka. The store is called Super Center Trial and is located in Island City, Higashi-ku. One of the main att...
Kyushu University Begins Operation of “Ito” Super Computer
The Kyushu University Research Institute for Information Technology began full-scale operations of a super computer system called ITO. The technology can be used for...
Fukuoka Prefecture Considering Accommodation Tax Proposal
Fukuoka Prefecture is exploring the possibility of introducing an accommodation tax on hotels and their guests. The number of overseas tourists visiting the prefecture reached...
Fukuoka City Collecting Donations for Taiwanese Earthquake
Fukuoka City is collecting donations to support areas affected by an earthquake in the eastern part of Taiwan. Donation boxes have been set up inside...
Smart Bike Rental Service in Central Fukuoka City
Fukuoka City invited businesses to bid for the right to operate a smart bike rental service around central Tenjin and Hakata from mid-April until March 31, 2020. The trial is part ...
Experience Yamakasa in VR
Virtual reality (VR) devices that give users the chance to experience the Yamakasa festival were installed in various locations around Fukuoka City. These include...