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Apr 16, 2024 Local News
Breaking Traditions: Higashi Fukuoka High Rolls Out Co-ed Uniforms
Higashi Fukuoka High School, transitioning to coeducation next year, has unveiled new uniforms. The designs, incorporating the school’s moss green color, were chosen through...
Apr 8, 2024 Local News
Elderly Man Arrested for Trespassing in Women’s Restroom at Fukuoka Police HQ
A 77-year-old man claiming to be a cleaner was arrested on April 6th for allegedly trespassing into the women's restroom at the Fukuoka Prefectural Police Headquarters...
Mar 14, 2024 Local News
22-Year-Old Driver Crashes Van into Fukuoka Convenience Store
A light van crashed into a convenience store in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, on the afternoon of the 13th. The 22-year-old driver reportedly mistook the accelerator for the brake...
Mar 6, 2024 Local News
Nishitetsu Unveils New Station in 14 Years
Nishitetsu revealed its new Sakuranamiki Station to the press on March 5, marking the first addition in 14 years to the Tenjin Omuta Line, set to open on March 16. Positioned betwe...
Nov 30, 2023 Local News
Public Warned: Toxic Fire Ants in Fukuoka City
On November 25th, at Hakata Port in Fukuoka City, approximately 300 'fire ants,' known for their strong venom, were discovered. The prefecture has issued a warning not to touch ant...
Oct 24, 2023 Local News
Mane Offender: Hakata’s Equine Heist
In a tale that gives a whole new meaning to "horsing around," a 27-year-old man has been arrested for pulling off what might be...
Sep 22, 2023 Local News
Art Fair Asia Fukuoka Opens Doors
An art fair featuring galleries and artists from both Japan and abroad, centered around the theme of Asia, will...
Jul 6, 2023 Local News
Two Arrested in Cannabis Seizure at Hakata Port
In June, authorities intercepted a pickup truck ferrying a large amount of cannabis from Tsushima, Nagasaki Prefecture to Hakata Port...
Jul 6, 2023 Local News
Nishitetsu Tests Autonomous Bus Service at Fukuoka Airport
The Nishi-Nippon Railway Company (Nishitetsu) is running an experimental operation of an autonomous bus service that connects...
Jun 30, 2023 Local News
Lawson Launches Avatar-Assisted Service in Kyushu
In a step towards embracing the digital age, Lawson, a familiar convenience store chain, has embarked on a pilot program in Kyushu, employing avatar-operated customer service. The ...
