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FINA World Championships in Fukuoka Rescheduled for May 2020
FINA announced new dates for the 19th FINA World Championships to be held in Fukuoka City. The tournament, which was postponed due to the new coronavirus pandemic, has been resched...
Fukuoka Governor Ogawa’s Statement on State of Emergency Extension
In the evening, the national government officially announced an extension to the state of emergency until May 31, including the "special alert prefectures" policy affecting thirtee...
English Guide to Special ¥100,000 Cash Payments
As most readers are aware, all residents of Japan, including non-Japanese citizens listed on the Basic Resident Register as of April 27, 2020, are eligible to receive a special cas...
Online Koishiwara Pottery Fair Runs Until May 6
An online ceramic fair featuring Koishiwara ware and Takatori ware began on May 3. While the Koishiwara Spring Ceramic Festival in Toho Town was canceled amidst the impact of the n...
No New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Fukuoka – Red Cross Appeals for Blood Donors
On May 3, Fukuoka Prefecture announced no new cases of COVID-19 infection for the first time over 39 days. While daily infections in the prefecture have been in decline for the pas...
Kyushu National Museum Inspires People to Write to Friends in Hieroglyph
The project was initially developed for the 'Egypt: The Land of Discovery' exhibition, scheduled between Apr. 25 ~ Jun. 21. However, as the event was canceled to prevent the spread...
Natto Flavor Chocolat Bar Debuts from Fukuoka
Natto Chocolat Zero, a chocolate bar with an unusual ingredient, will soon debut from Fukuoka. A local startup, Sonomono Inc., collaborated with Fukuoka’s famous “Chocolate Shop” e...
PCR Test center opened in Fukuoka City, Kiatkyushu and from Tomorrow in Kurume
On May 2, Fukuoka Prefecture announced three more confirmed COVID-19 infections, bringing the cumulative total to 647. The three cases include a female resident of Fukuoka City in ...
Fukuoka Prefecture Supported Portal Sites for Takeaway Meals Using Local Produce
Fukuoka Prefecture is supporting an online food-shopping portal with the aim connecting more customers to takeaway-and-delivered meal services made using locally-sourced ingredient...
Koga City to Use Donated Personal Subsidies to Support Local Businesses
As the nationwide cash handout project rolls out, some of the Koga residents have contacted the city to tell them their intentions to donate their cash subsidies. In response to th...