Kyushu Automobile Production Reaches Record High
Kyushu's automakers produced a record high 1.41 million cars in 2012, topping the previous year's record mark by 90,000 units. Brisk sales of minicars and compact cars on the back ...
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Cancer Vaccine Center to be Established at Kurume University
Kurume University will open the Cancer Vaccine Center this July as part of its ongoing research into the practical application of a cancer vaccine and the development of treatment ...
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Dazaifu City Publishes Living Guide for Foreigners
Dazaifu City and the Dazaifu City International Exchange Association have published a living guide for foreigners. Available in three languages—English, Chinese and Korean—the guid...
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Student-Run Kimono Rental Shop Moves to Retro Town
Retro Komachi, a kimono rental service run by students from Seinan Jo Gakuin University, has reopened in the old Moji Customs building in Mojiko Retro Town in Kitakyushu. The shop ...
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Hakata to Add More Commercial Space
Japan Post and JR Kyushu have announced plans to redevelop the Hakata Post Office and Hakata Building, both which stand adjacent to Hakata Station, by the spring of 2016. The two s...
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Renewal Opening “El borracho Rosti” in Takasago
Do you like authentic Mexican food? Check out the renewal opening of El Borracho Rosti in Takasago– it’s the perfect place for authentic food, frozen margaritas and a lively atmosp...
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Itoshima Walking / Hiking Maps
Itoshima City recently published a walking map and series of mountain hiking maps. All are free of charge and available online as PDFs. The walking map contains 13 routes, along wi...
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WIN! Tickets to See Springsteen in London
Here’s your chance to be flown from Japan to London to see big name bands like Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band and Kasabian at Hard Rock Cafe’s massive music festival “Hard R...
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Ichiran to Build New Plant in Itoshima
Fukuoka-based ramen chain Ichiran signed an agreement with Itoshima City to build a build a food processing factory there. The company plans to break ground in August and bring the...
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Fukuoka and Itoshima Announce New Citizens’ Marathon
The cities of Fukuoka and Itoshima announced plans to hold a full marathon for citizens called the Fukuoka Marathon, and the initial reactions from runners and local businesses are...