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Apr 30, 2014

Kyushu Most Affected by Yellow Sand and PM2.5

Research by the Ministry of the Environment reveals that concentrations of PM2.5, the ultrafine particulate matter that is thought to have adverse health effects, are higher on day...

Apr 30, 2014

Oita Mega Solar Plant is Largest in Japan

Marubeni Corporation has completed construction on Japan’s largest solar panel array in a seaside industrial park in Oita City. Composed of 340,000 panels covering 105 hectares, th...

Apr 29, 2014

Dazaifu May Consider Voting Rights For Foreigners

Sources have revealed that the Dazaifu City Basic Autonomy Ordinance Discussion Council is considering including voting rights for foreigners in local referendums in the Basic Auto...

Apr 25, 2014

New Muslim Worship Room in Fukuoka Airport

On April 25 Fukuoka Airport opened a new worship room for Muslim persons on the 4th floor of the International Terminal. This is the second airport in Kyushu following Kagoshima Ai...

Apr 25, 2014

City To Offer Interest-Free Loans To Exchange Students

On Apr. 22, Fukuoka City announced the establishment of an interest-free loan fund for foreign exchange students attending seven universities in the city. Students who start a busi...

Apr 25, 2014

City Bulletin May 2014

Selected news topics by Fukuoka Now from Fukuoka’s Shisei Dayori.

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Apr 24, 2014

New Lexus SUV To Be Made In Kyushu

Toyota Motor unveiled its all new Lexus NX sport utility vehicle at the ongoing Beijing Motor Show. The NX is the first compact SUV for Lexus, and Toyota plans to sell 80,000 to 90...

Apr 23, 2014

Nanatsuboshi Train Cabin Crew Wanted

The luxury train “Nanatsuboshi in Kyushu” is looking for a new crew member to start working this August. Application deadline is 5/12. The Nanatsuboshi runs on two courses; one cir...