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WEBSep 24, 2024 — Fukuoka Now listed up approximately 38 things to enjoy for FREE in Fukuoka, from culture to sightseeing, to museums, language lessons and more! Fukuoka ranks among the top fruit-producing prefectures in Japan. In terms of yield and production, it holds second place for... Jan 12, 2024. Island-Hopping by …
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WEB6 days ago — Fukuoka Prefecture Approves Supplementary Budget for Seismic Research and Tourism Initiatives. On September 25, the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly approved a supplementary budget of over ¥10.5 billion for the current fiscal year, which includes funding for preliminary research... Politics. Fukuoka Prefecture. Sep 26, 2024 Local News.
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WEBSep 11, 2024 — Fukuoka’s Minimum Wage to Rise by ¥51. Fukuoka Labour Bureau announced an increase in the prefecture's minimum hourly wage from 941 yen to 992 yen, effective October 5... Sep 6, 2024 Local News.
Surge in COVID-19 Cases in Fukuoka Prefecture | Fukuoka Now
WEBJul 19, 2024 — Surge in COVID-19 Cases in Fukuoka Prefecture. F ukuoka Prefecture Medical Association has announced that the region is experiencing the 11th wave of COVID-19, marked by a sharp increase in cases. The association emphasized the importance of adhering to basic infection prevention measures such as handwashing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
New High: Fukuoka Draws in 65 Businesses
WEBJul 3, 2023 — F ukuoka City, Japan, has reported a record number of 65 new businesses entering the city in the 2022 fiscal year, surpassing the previous year’s record of 64. This marks a two-year streak of record-breaking corporate growth. The city’s redevelopment project “Tenjin Big Bang” and ‘TEAM FUKUOKA’, an initiative to turn Fukuoka into an international financial hub, have been ...
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WEB6 days ago — Food. Aug 29, 2024 Now Reports. Walkable City Fukuoka! Explore the Joy of Fukuoka on Foot. For locals, it's a given, but Fukuoka City is a rare gem—a truly walkable city where you can stroll between major attractions with ease. Fukuoka is globally recognized as... Aug 28, 2024 Local News.
Fukuoka to Host First-Ever Pokémon GO Wild Area Event
WEB11 hours ago — Fukuoka City is set to become the first location in the world to host the new “Pokémon GO Wild Area” event on November 16-17. This major real-world event will be held at Maizuru Park in Fukuoka’s Chuo Ward, and is expected to attract a large number of players from both Japan and abroad. The event allows participants to catch Pokémon in ...
Fukuoka City to Conclude COVID-19 Mass Vaccination
WEBDec 19, 2023 — F ukuoka City has announced the conclusion of its COVID-19 mass vaccination program at the city office on December 28, due to a decrease in appointment bookings. However, individual vaccinations at local clinics will continue free of charge until the end of March next year. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare plans to transition to a regular vaccination program from April, with partial ...
Fukuoka High Court Appoints First Female Chief Judge
WEB1 day ago — K azuko Yao, the new Chief Judge of the Fukuoka High Court, expressed her commitment to addressing the challenges of digitalizing court procedures during her inaugural press conference. Appointed in September, Yao is the first woman to hold this position at the court. Yao also highlighted the significant contributions of past female legal professionals, acknowledging their efforts in paving ...
Luxury Lounge Opens at Fukuoka Airport with Local Delicacies
WEB2 days ago — Fukuoka Airport has opened a revamped “Lounge Fukuoka” in its international terminal, designed for business-class passengers. The spacious lounge highlights local culture, featuring Hakata dolls, Koishiwara pottery, and Okawa Kumiko woodwork. Guests can enjoy tonkotsu ramen, yakitori, and mentaiko alongside regional drinks like Amaou ...