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Issues Surrounding Japanese Language School Inspections
Nishinippon Shimbun wanted to clarify what kind of administrative guidance has been offered and how frequently it is being offered, so they asked to see the Fukuoka Immigration Bur...
Shared office space to open in Fukuoka Parco
On August 9, Fukuoka Parco announced they will change 32 stores (15% of their total) in their main building and annex. The refurbishment, which will be the biggest change since...
Softbank Pitcher Van Den Hurk Secures Tenth Win Of The Season
On August 9, Fukuoka Softbank Hawks' pitcher Rick van den Hurk gave up only five hits and two runs in a seven inning outing against the Chiba Lotte Marines for...
Hard Rock Cafe & Niwaka Mask T-shirt
Now - for a limited time - t-shirts featuring both the Hard Rock Cafe Fukuoka logo and the niwaka mask image (front and back of shirt) are on sale at the...
Typhoon Noru #5 Expected to Affect Fukuoka
The fifth typhoon of 2017 is moving slowly towards Kyushu island. The storm has been active for over two weeks, which is a very long life for a storm and its barometric pressure is...
Taxi Fares Rise in the Fukuoka Urban Area for the First Time in a Decade
Approximately 6,200 taxis operating in 7 cities and 8 towns across the Fukuoka urban area raised their rates. Small and medium-sized vehicles are to be integrated into...
Kyushu Shinkansen Bargains – Hakata to Kumamoto for ¥1,000!
Bargain tickets for JR Kyushu Shinkansen will be on sale from August 4 to 17 and can be used from August 10 to 20. Major travel discounts are available via...
Experience Gained at Part-time Jobs Recognized as Class Credits
Some vocational schools in Fukuoka Prefecture have started offering students class credits for the experienced gained at their part-time jobs. The Ministry of Education, Culture, S...
Japanese Language School Classes in Disarray
A lack of motivation on the part of some international students coupled with teacher shortages is having a detrimental effect on...
International Students Sent Home as a Warning to Others
Cases have come to light of international students at vocational colleges and Japanese language schools being sent back to their home countries after committing crimes such as shop...