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Language Schools Facing Serious Problems
Last February it was revealed that playing cards and gambling had become a serious issue in class at a vocational college in Fukuoka, which international students attend. The situa...
Seven Airports in Kyushu Recognized for Helping to Entice Visitors to Japan
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has recognized a total of 27 regional airports throughout the country which have been actively attracting visitors to Ja...
Discounted Travel to Areas Afflicted by Heavy Rainfall
Discounted travel offers are being planned to boost local tourism in the areas affected by the heavy rains. The Prefecture will offer subsidies to travel agencies that...
Asakura Triple Water Wheel Back up and Running
The Triple Water Wheel in Asakura City is in operation again after being stopped to clear out driftwood, earth, and sand that had been clogging up the area following July's extreme...
Tax Revenue at an All Time High in Fukuoka City
Fukuoka City revealed that tax revenue for the 2016 fiscal year reached a record high, having risen for a fourth consecutive year. Revenue generated in...
Fukuoka City Develops Largest Wireless Communication Network In Japan
Fukuoka City is utilizing the latest technology available to establish a wireless network called "LoRaWAN" by the end of September this year. Compared to existing...
Local Produce on Sale to Support Relief Efforts in Asakura and Toho
Torrential downpours from last month caused severe damage throughout Asakura City and Toho Village. Local fruit and produce from these areas will be on sale outside Fukuoka City Ha...
Number of Female Company Presidents Increasing in Kyushu
A survey carried out by Teikoku Databank has revealed that the ratio of female company presidents in Kyushu is 8.82%. This is a 1.99% increase compared to...
Sharp Launches Softbank Hawks Smartwatch
The electronics company Sharp has announced that a special Softbank Hawks-themed smartwatch went on sale via mail order from July 28 and is available in-store from July 29. The wat...
Radiation Dosimeters set up in Preparation of North Korea Nuclear Attacks
Dosimeters (devices used to measure levels of ionized radiation) are to be set-up at monitoring posts in Tsushima (Nagasaki Prefecture) and...