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Mar 18, 2020 Local News
Kyushu University Exchange Student Becomes 4th COVID-19 Case in Fukuoka
Fukuoka City revealed on March 17 that a foreign resident in her thirties has become infected with COVID-19 (new coronavirus) The woman is an exchange student at Kyushu University,...
Mar 13, 2020 Local News
Toyota Cuts Production at Fukuoka Plant
Toyota Motor Corporation announced a reduction in the production of its Lexus brand cars. According to the company, demands for the SUVs and sedans have fallen in China due to the ...
Mar 13, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka City and Prefecture Asking Residents to Refrain From Ohanami
Fukuoka Prefecture and City are asking people to refrain from holding 'hanami' (cherry blossom viewing) parties. The goal is to reduce the risk of corona infections in crowded envi...
Mar 13, 2020 Local News
Hawks Players Cheer Up Children Through Video Series
Members of the Softbank Hawks baseball team participated in a series of video messages to children amidst the ongoing school closure. The athletes took turns appearing on a video s...
Mar 13, 2020 Local News
Kurume Kasuri Masks Now on Sale
As mask shortages continue amid COVID-19 expansion, a local textile maker has come up with a creative response to the challenge. Rooring Factory Shop, which produces clothes and ot...
Mar 12, 2020 Local News
Saga to Be the First Prefecture to Reopen Schools
Saga Prefecture announced it would resume classes at local elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools, and special schools on March 16. The prefecture, where no COVID-19...
Mar 11, 2020 Local News
JR Kyushu Suspends Jet Ferry Service to Korea
JR Kyushu Jet Ferry announced temporary cancellation of their high-speed Beetle hydrofoil service between Hakata and Busan between Mar. 9 and Mar. 31. This comes in response to...
Mar 11, 2020 Local News
Free Ramen for Children at Ichiran
Local and legendary tonkotsu ramen chain Ichiran announced it would serve "kids ramen" (okosama ramen) for free to elementary school children between Mar. 8 and 31. The initiative ...
Mar 9, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka City Increases its COVID-19 Capacity
Fukuoka City has expanded its capacity to conduct coronavirus screenings. By reorganizing the screening system with more flexible shift management for screening staff, the city qua...
Mar 9, 2020 Local News
Support for Anti-Discrimination related to COVID-19
Cities and prefectures in Kyushu are forewarning people to avoid engaging in any discrimination related to COVID-19 infections. To eliminate harassment, bullying, or discrimination...