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WEBApr 26, 2024 · Fukuoka Now Cosmos Guide introduces 9 easily accessible locations from the Fukuoka urban area. Viewing the cosmos under the beautiful autumn sky is an ideal outing for the fall season... Aug 21, 2024. During autumn in Hakata, a variety of events and festivals take place under the banner of "Akihaku," celebrating the area's unique charm...
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WEB5 days ago · Fukuoka High Court Appoints First Female Chief Judge. Kazuko Yao, the new Chief Judge of the Fukuoka High Court, expressed her commitment to addressing the challenges of digitalizing court procedures during... General. Fukuoka Prefecture. Oct 2, 2024 Local News.
Monkey Sightings in Fukuoka’s Jonan Ward Spark Warnings
WEB12 hours ago · Multiple monkey sightings were reported in Fukuoka’s Jonan Ward on October 6, prompting local police to issue safety warnings. Over 10 calls were made, with the monkey seen in several residential areas. No injuries have been reported, and authorities are advising residents not to approach or feed the animal. Source: KBC.
Ex-City Councilor Sentenced to 10 Years for COVID-19 Loan Fraud
WEB12 hours ago · A former city councilor from Neyagawa, Osaka, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and ordered to repay ¥198 million by the Fukuoka District Court for fraud related to COVID-19 loans. The councilor and accomplices defrauded facilities in Osaka and Kurume, Fukuoka, of around ¥290 million by falsely claiming to help secure government loans.
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.
Fukuoka Cherry Blossom / Sakura Guide 2024 | Fukuoka Now
WEBFeb 20, 2024 · To help you plan your ohanami with better probability, refer to this website which offers updated forecasts for sakura all around the country. • Fukuoka ’s, sakura have begun to bloom on Mar. 27. Full bloom is expected on Apr. 2. • Oita ’s sakura have begun to bloom on Mar. 30, with full bloom around Apr. 7. • Nagasaki ‘s sakura ...
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 School Gyms Lack AC Despite Shelter Role
WEB1 day ago · O nly 8.3% of public high school gyms and 1.6% of elementary and middle school gyms in Fukuoka Prefecture are equipped with air conditioning, despite their use as evacuation shelters during disasters. As heat-related illnesses remain a serious concern, the government has committed to halving heatstroke deaths by 2030 and is pushing for air conditioning installation in schools.
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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WEBFukuoka’s Governor Considers Lowering “Corona Special Alert” to “Warning”. In response to the decrease in the number of new cases of new coronavirus infection in Fukuoka Prefecture, Governor Hattori has indicated that he will consider lowering the prefect... General. Fukuoka Prefecture. 1.