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Dec 17, 2012

Ten-Year Decline in Long Distance Ferry Passengers from Kyushu

The Kyushu Transport Bureau released its statistics for long-distance ferry travel to and from Kyushu in the first half of FY 2012. The number of passengers fell by 2.4% to 747,829...

Dec 17, 2012

Steps Taken to Reduce Sexual Assaults in Dazaifu

Dazaifu in Fukuoka Prefecture, known for its student population, is concerned about the increase in sexual crimes in the community that began in the summer. To prevent these crimes...

Dec 17, 2012

Iriko Production Begins at Itoshima

The production of irikio, or parched sardines, has begun in Itoshima, the only site were iriko is made in Fukuoka Prefecture. The fish actually used is known as the Japanese anchov...

Dec 14, 2012

Sparkling Wine Tasting Event

Kirin Brewery in Asakura City, has added Franzia sparkling wine tasting to beer tasting at the end of the brewery tours until Dec 25. The tours are available at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00...

Dec 14, 2012

20 Billion Yen Road Proposal

Fukuoka City is considering construction of a new road to ease traffic jams in central Tenjin with an estimated cost of 20 billion yen. Tenjin’s Watanabedori is a well-known proble...

Dec 14, 2012

West Japan Victory Noodles

Popular instant noodle manufacturer “Umakacchan” announced the release of a limited edition noodle packaging for students taking their entrance exams this year. From Dec. 17, the ...

Dec 12, 2012

Fukuoka’s Fantastic Fukubukuro

Details of some 2013 fukubukuro special deals in Fukuoka have been released! Fukubukuro (福袋 lucky bag / mystery bag) is a Japanese New Year's Day custom where merchants make grab b...

Dec 12, 2012

Cross Country in Kita-Q

Entries are now open for a cross-country race to be held at Hiraodai in Kitakyushu City on Mar. 17. It’s the 23rd time for the race to be held, with 1,700 runners participating in ...