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Emergency Weather Warnings in Effect for Northern Kyushu
Heavy rainfall began in the northern areas of Kyushu last night, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a special warning. Mudslides, floods, and rising rivers have occurre...
Korean Air Reduces Number of Flights to Fukuoka
Korean Air announced that they will reduce the number of flights running between Fukuoka and Busan. The airline currently operates two round trips a day. However, this will drop to...
New Flight Route Established Between Kitakyushu and Dalian
China Eastern Airlines have established a new route between Kitakyushu and Dalian. The airline began operating it on August 17 and will run three round flights a week. Approximatel...
Joyfull Announce Losses
Restaurant chain Joyfull's consolidated financial statements for the first half of this fiscal year reveal a ¥4.9 billion loss in takings. The decline has primarily been attributed...
Ride the Haunted Ferris Wheel at Marinoa City
Enjoy your nights on a haunted Ferris wheel at Marinoa City Fukuoka. The horror event "Woman of Bloody Scissors" uses projections, sound effects, and physical motions to scare the ...
Shrine in Saga Attracting Insta Tourists
The floating torii gates in Ariake Sea are attracting increasing attention among local Instagrammers and tourists. The three torii gates are located on the sea shore of Tara Town, ...
First Boat Tour Around Okinoshima World Heritage
A boat tour around Okinoshima took place on July 15 to celebrate two years since the island and associated sites in the Munakata region were added to the UNESCO World Heritage list...
First-class Retirement Home to Open in Nishijin
Nishitetsu announced plans to develop a first-class home for the elderly, Suncarna Nishijin, in the Nishijin area of Fukuoka City. It will be located within a 2-minute walk from Ni...
Fernando Torres Appointed Saga Sports Ambassador
Sagan Tosu forward Fernando Torres will play his last professional match against Vissel Kobe this evening, August 23. After retirement, the former Spain international will become a...
Chikuho Bank Launches Original Cryptocurrency
Chikuho Bank Ltd. announced the launch of a new cryptocurrency. The local currency, named Tokowaka-tsuka (Tokowaka Currency) uses blockchain technology provided by Kyushu Electric ...