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Feb 16, 2018 Local News
Fukuoka Handicrafts Aimed at Overseas Visitors
Fukuoka City announced that local manufacturers have created three special products that draw on traditional-style handicrafts, which they will promote to overseas visitors. The ci...
Feb 15, 2018 Local News
Kyushu University Begins Operation of “Ito” Super Computer
The Kyushu University Research Institute for Information Technology began full-scale operations of a super computer system called ITO. The technology can be used for...
Feb 15, 2018 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture Considering Accommodation Tax Proposal
Fukuoka Prefecture is exploring the possibility of introducing an accommodation tax on hotels and their guests. The number of overseas tourists visiting the prefecture reached...
Feb 15, 2018 Local News
Fukuoka City Collecting Donations for Taiwanese Earthquake
Fukuoka City is collecting donations to support areas affected by an earthquake in the eastern part of Taiwan. Donation boxes have been set up inside...
Feb 15, 2018 Local News
Smart Bike Rental Service in Central Fukuoka City
Fukuoka City invited businesses to bid for the right to operate a smart bike rental service around central Tenjin and Hakata from mid-April until March 31, 2020. The trial is part ...
Feb 14, 2018 Local News
Thai Deputy PM Officially Announces Plans to Establish Consulate
Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand Somkid Jatusripitak officially announced that Thailand will open a consulate in Fukuoka City this year. The Deputy PM made the statement during...
Feb 14, 2018 Local News
Ippudo Donating Proceeds to Taiwan Earthquake
Ippudo will donate all the proceeds from the kaedama (extra serving of noodles, ¥130) and kodama (extra serving of noodles-half size portion, ¥80) that they sell inside their domes...
Feb 13, 2018 Local News
“Humanitude” Dementia Care in Fukuoka
Fukuoka City is looking to introduce a form of dementia care called “humanitude” to nursing facilities. This care method originated in...
Feb 10, 2018 Local News
Hakata and Busan Celebrate 30 Years of Sister Station Status
A ceremony was held to mark 30 years since Hakata and Busan Stations established their official relationship. The event took place at Hakata Station and celebrated the...
Feb 9, 2018 Local News
Fukuoka City to Work With Travel Agencies in Disaster-struck Areas
Fukuoka City signed an agreement with four major travel agencies (JTB Kyushu, Nippon Travel Agency Co., Ltd., Kinki Nippon Tourist Co., Ltd., and Nishitetsu Travel Co., Ltd.) to en...