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Feb 22, 2023 Local News
Drugstore Mori Donates Millions to Japan Guide Dog Association
A national chain based in Asakura City, Fukuoka, "Drugstore Mori" has donated funds to the Japan Guide Dog Association. The drugstore chain has set up donation boxes at the registe...
Feb 14, 2023 Local News
Graduation Mask Policy Divides Students and Teachers
The Japanese government recently announced a policy allowing students to attend graduation ceremonies without wearing masks. In response, Dazaifu Nishi Elementary School in Dazaifu...
Feb 1, 2023 Local News
7 Parks to Offer Accessible Play Equipment in Fukuoka City
Fukuoka City is taking a major step towards inclusive play, with plans to build seven parks featuring playground equipment accessible to all, regardless of disability. This decisio...
Dec 15, 2022 Local News
First 5 Companies Join Fukuoka City’s LGBTQ-supportive Program
Fukuoka LGBTQ-Friendly Registration Program found its first five member companies since launching in October. The first initiative of its kind in Kyushu creates inclusive environme...
Dec 11, 2022 Local News
Babies OK to Cry Sticker
A nationwide initiative to make restaurants more welcoming places for babies and their guardians was created by a woman from Chiokugo, Fukuoka.
Nov 25, 2022 Local News
Medical Costs for Elderly Fukuoka Residents Remain High
Annual medical costs for Fukuoka’s elderly population remain one of the highest in Japan. The prefecture marked a record-high ¥1.18 million in the fiscal year of 2019, despite prom...
Nov 24, 2022 Local News
Fewer Farmers in Fukuoka
The number of farmers in Fukuoka City has decreased by fifteen percent to just 2,580 since 2020. According to the latest JA Fukuoka City booklet, the city still has 2,428 hectares ...
Oct 12, 2022 Local News
Kyushu Population May Decline by 24%
The latest report by Kyushu Economic Research Center predicted an acceleration in the depopulation of Kyushu, Okinawa, and Yamaguchi. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and low bi...
Oct 7, 2022 Local News
Fukuoka City Discounts Official Document Printouts
Issuance of residence certificates and other documents that can be printed at convenience stores are now being offered for just ¥100 to Fukuoka City residents. The discount program...
Oct 6, 2022 Local News
Physically Challenged Offer Work Opportunities Using Robots
The city has announced that it will start a project using robots to help people with serious disabilities and intractable diseases to participate in society. Fukuoka City is promot...