Fukuoka City is said to be planning to remove utility poles from some areas of the Shikanoshima and Itoshima peninsulas, using income from the recently implemented accommodation tax. A source revealed that the plans would be included in the draft budget for the fiscal year of 2020 as a part of the city’s efforts to promote local tourism. By creating a better landscape, the city hopes to increase visits to the areas as images spread on social media, and awareness is heightened. Source: Yahoo News 01/21/2020 Photo: Nick Szasz
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