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Three More COVID-19 Cases Reported In Fukuoka
ccording to Fukuoka City, a resident in his forties who developed a fever beginning on Mar. 15 and diagnosed with pneumonia at a medical institution has since tested positive for t...
It’s Official! Sakura are Blooming in Fukuoka!
The Fukuoka Regional Headquarters of the Japan Meteorological Agency announced that on March 21 the flowers of the Somei Yoshino tree, one of the most popular varieties of sakura,...
Kitakyushu City Staff Infected with COVID-19 – Kokuraminami Ward Office Closed
It was confirmed on March 23 that a public servant working inside the Kokuraminami Ward Office in Kitakyushu City became infected with the COVID-19 virus. The city announced that.....
Hot Spring in Okawa, Fukuoka Closes Due to Corona Impact
An onsen facility in Okawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, will close permanently amidst the impact of COVID-19. The spread of the virus has deprived the customers of...
Official Announcement of Cherry Blossoms for Fukuoka City
The Fukuoka Regional Headquarters of the Japan Meteorological Agency announced that on March 21 the flowers of the Somei Yoshino tree, one of the most popular varieties of...
Kurume-based Manufacturer Provides Die to Make Masks for Free
Morisaki, a Kurume-based manufacturer of industrial cutter dies, is giving away dies that can be used to cut fabric to make masks. As a contribution to...
Kurume Kasuri Shop Opens in Tenjin
On March 19, Okamoto Shoten opened Giemon Live Factory a new shop inside the VIORO shopping building in Tenjin. Visitors can learn more about Kurume kasuri, see traditional weaving...
Free Hakata-ori Textile Masks
Sanui Orimino Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of the local-traditional Hakata-ori textiles in Fukuoka, is distributing free masks to local people. The company is showing its...
Munakata Resident Becomes Fukuoka’s Fifth COVID-19 Case
On March 19, Fukuoka Prefecture revealed that a female in her thirties and a resident Munakata City became infected with COVID-19. Reportedly she visited Italy this month and came ...
Some Olympic Training Camps in Kyushu Canceled
Several pre-game training camps planned for the Kyushu area in advance of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic have been canceled. The cities of Fukutsu and Koga, where training c...