Land Ministry Mulls Expressway Toll Reductions for Kyushu
In the Lower House Budget Committee meeting on May 16, Japan’s land minister stated his intention to spur Kyushu’s recovery from the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquakes by reducing or elimin...
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Free Phone Interpreting Services for Earthquake Victims
LanguageOne, a call center based in Tokyo, is offering free phone interpreting services for victims of The 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake. The 24-hour service started on...
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Baby Binturong Born at Fukuoka City Zoo
Hot on the heels of Nozomu, the red panda, comes yet another new addition to Fukuoka City Zoo: a baby binturong! The little one was born on Apr. 29, but the...
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Central Government to Aid Kyushu Tourism with Travel Coupons
On May 11, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga announced that the central government is considering assisting Kyushu’s tourism industry in the wake of the Kumamoto earthquakes. ...
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Kitakyushu Airport Limousine Bus “Fukuhoku” Offers Free Ride
Those transferring to or from a Starflyer flight can take the Kitakyushu limousine bus “Fukuhoku” for free (applies to certain flights only). This deal is to celebrate Starflyer op...
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Fukuoka Tourist Information Center in Tenjin Lion Hiroba to Renew on Jun. 20
The Fukuoka Tourist Information Center, located by the Lion Hiroba in Tenjin, will be renewed on Jun. 20. The new center is intended to be more user-friendly and be better equipped...
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Startup Personnel Matching Center Opens in Fukuoka
As part of its National Strategic Special Zone efforts, Fukuoka City opened a Startup Personnel Matching Center to help newly established companies attract and retain talent. The c...
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Laox Shop in Canal City Renewed
The Laox branch at Canal City Hakata was revamped and reopened on Apr. 22 (Fri.). The duty-free store now stocks a wider range of products, including...
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SoftBank Hawks’ Sarfate Invites Kumamoto Kids to Game
On May 7 (Sat.), SoftBank Hawks pitcher Dennis Sarfate, in support of the Kyushu Christ Disaster Relief Center’s activities, invited 70 Kumamoto earthquake victims to the Eagles’ g...
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Fukuoka City Establishes New Subsidy for Foreign Entrepreneurs
In fiscal 2016, Fukuoka City will begin offering subsidies of up to ¥120,000/month to cover 50% of rent and office equipment expenses in an effort to attract more foreign entrepren...