Fukuoka Handicrafts Aimed at Overseas Visitors
Fukuoka City announced that local manufacturers have created three special products that draw on traditional-style handicrafts, which they will promote to overseas visitors. The ci...
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Innovative Smart Store Opens in Fukuoka
A new supermarket that utilizes state-of-the-art technology opened in Fukuoka. The store is called Super Center Trial and is located in Island City, Higashi-ku. One of the main att...
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Kyushu University Begins Operation of “Ito” Super Computer
The Kyushu University Research Institute for Information Technology began full-scale operations of a super computer system called ITO. The technology can be used for...
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Fukuoka Prefecture Considering Accommodation Tax Proposal
Fukuoka Prefecture is exploring the possibility of introducing an accommodation tax on hotels and their guests. The number of overseas tourists visiting the prefecture reached...
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Fukuoka City Collecting Donations for Taiwanese Earthquake
Fukuoka City is collecting donations to support areas affected by an earthquake in the eastern part of Taiwan. Donation boxes have been set up inside...
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Smart Bike Rental Service in Central Fukuoka City
Fukuoka City invited businesses to bid for the right to operate a smart bike rental service around central Tenjin and Hakata from mid-April until March 31, 2020. The trial is part ...
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Experience Yamakasa in VR
Virtual reality (VR) devices that give users the chance to experience the Yamakasa festival were installed in various locations around Fukuoka City. These include...
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Thai Deputy PM Officially Announces Plans to Establish Consulate
Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand Somkid Jatusripitak officially announced that Thailand will open a consulate in Fukuoka City this year. The Deputy PM made the statement during...
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Ippudo Donating Proceeds to Taiwan Earthquake
Ippudo will donate all the proceeds from the kaedama (extra serving of noodles, ¥130) and kodama (extra serving of noodles-half size portion, ¥80) that they sell inside their domes...
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“Humanitude” Dementia Care in Fukuoka
Fukuoka City is looking to introduce a form of dementia care called “humanitude” to nursing facilities. This care method originated in...
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