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Itoshima’s Shiraito Falls and Fureai no Sato Temporarily Closed
The roads surrounding the Shiraito Falls and Fureai no Sato in Itoshima are temporarily closed due to mudslides caused by the heavy rain that fell during the first week of July. Ac...
Fukuoka Population on the Rise
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' census, which bases its figures on the Basic Resident Register, revealed that the population of Fukuoka City has risen by more ...
Kagoshima Beef to Australia
Nanchiku, a meat producer and distributor based in Soo City, Kagoshima Prefecture, has began exporting Japanese beef to Australia. Following a BSE outbreak in September 2001, the A...
Saibu Gas to Set Up Base in Singapore
Saibu Gas Co., Ltd. announced the establishment of their first overseas base in Singapore this autumn. The company is looking to commercialize liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the As...
Volunteers in Kurume Wanted
Volunteers are wanted in Kurume for flood relief efforts. The team will help clean up homes of flood-affected families and institutions and are expected to work from 10 a.m. to 3 p...
Three Newly-Opened Yatai Street Stalls in Tenjin Have Closed
The Fukuoka City Yatai Selection Committee announced on Jul. 6 that five of the 28 newly licensed yatai food stalls never opened. Furthermore, three of the 28 selected yatai have c...
Six Fatalities in Kyushu Following Heavy Rain Fall
A total of six fatalities were reported in Fukuoka, Saga, and Kagoshima Prefectures following the torrential downpours that hit western Japan during the first week of July. The bod...
Measles Outbreak in Fukuoka is Over
Fukuoka Prefecture announced on July 5 that the measles outbreak is over. The infected patient found on May 29 is believed to be the last infected individual in Fukuoka City. No ot...
Ippudo to Release Ramen Making App
A new game app named “Gokko Land” which creates the virtual experience of ramen making will become available as of Jul. 11. Users can experience the basics of ramen making through ...
Fukuoka City to Subsidize Fertility Treatment
Fukuoka City announced an increase in the funding available for fertility treatment. The city has made support for IVF available, but now plans to offer more help for those with fe...