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Apr 17, 2020 Local News
Kyushu Governors comment on Expanded State of Emergency – Medical Services Strained – Call before going to Hospitals – Now 462 cases
On April 16, governors in Kyushu shared their comments following the national government’s announcement of the nationwide expansion of the state of emergency. Saga Governor Yoshino...
Apr 16, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka-based Publisher to Bear Delivery Book Delivery Cost
While major bookstores announce temporary closure to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, a local publisher in Fukuoka started a free shipping service for individual customer...
Apr 16, 2020 Local News
Nagasaki Kunchi (Oct 2020) Performances to Be Canceled
The traditional festival of Nagasaki Kunchi will cancel its dedication dance. The performance during Kunchi shinto festival is one of Japan's Intangible Folk Cultural Properties. R...
Apr 16, 2020 Local News
Reservations for Jr Kyushu Trains Down Over 90% for Golden Week
JR Kyushu Railways announced that reservations for the upcoming Golden Week holiday period are 90.7% less compared to the previous year. According to the announcement made on April...
Apr 16, 2020 Local News
Kyudai and Other Group Dance Teams Join Nationwide Initiative
'Ouendan' (Japanese-style cheering squad) teams at Kyushu University, Kumamoto University, and Seinan Gakuin University are inspiring people with unique videos online. Started by t...
Apr 16, 2020 Local News
Local Governments Hiring Staff to Fight Unemployment
Local governments are creating positions for people who lose their jobs due to the impact of the coronavirus. The mayor of Beppu City, Oita, announced on April 13 that the city wou...
Apr 16, 2020 Local News
Sixth Death in Fukuoka – Thirty More Infections – Three Hour Ambulance Ride – Hotel Subsidies Offer by Kitakyushu
Local authorities in Fukuoka Prefecture reported 30 more confirmed COVID-19 infections on April 15, bringing the cumulative total to 436. On the same day, the prefecture saw its si...
Apr 15, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka’s First Case of Reinfection – Two COVID-19 Deaths – Itoshima City Hall Closed
Fukuoka Governor Hiroshi Ogawa revealed on April 14 that the prefecture would soon lease another hotel in Fukuoka City to accommodate some of the new coronavirus patients with no o...
Apr 15, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Mayor Announces Rent Support, Medical Facility Support, and ¥500 Coupons For Takeout Meals
On April 14, Fukuoka City Mayor Soichiro Takeshima outlined plans to offer financial support to businesses and facilities that comply with requests to temporarily close or reduce b...
Apr 14, 2020 Local News
Details of Fukuoka Prefecture’s Requests for Business Closures
At a special meeting on April 13, Fukuoka prefecture's Novel Coronavirus Response Headquarters announced their decision to ask for the closures of the following businesses. The req...
