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Nov 12, 2025 Now Reports

New Approval Criteria for the “Business Management/Administration” Residence Status

The approval criteria for the “Business Manager (Business Management/Administration) 経営・管理 residence status were revised in mid-October 2025...

Business

Fukuoka Prefecture

Nov 12, 2025 Now Reports

Japanese Law – Visa Application & Startup Support

Masayo Boston is a certified legal professional specializing in administrative procedures (gyoseishoshi 行政書士) in Fukuoka. Her focus is on helping foreigners...

Fukuoka Prefecture

Nov 12, 2025 Now Reports

Cycling To & Around the Tara Volcanic Range

Today we’re heading south for a ride from Fukuoka to Kashima and around the Taradake Volcanic Range. Day one follows an easy route toward...

Activity

Saga Prefecture

Nov 12, 2025 Now Reports

Fukuoka & Kyushu Cycling Routes & Reports

Kyushu offers something special for cyclists of every level. With scenic roads, beautiful attractions, mild winters, and fewer crowds...

Travel

Kyushu

Nov 12, 2025 Now Reports

Kyushu Sumo Tournament 2025 & Cultural Experiences in Fukuoka

When the sumo stables roll into town and wrestlers in yukata start appearing on the streets, Fukuoka knows winter has arrived...

Nov 11, 2025 Now Reports

Fukuoka Christmas Advent Guide

Fukuoka lights up for the holidays with its annual Christmas Advent celebration, running through Dec 25...

Nov 7, 2025 Now Reports

2025 Ultimate Guide to Autumn Foliage in Fukuoka

In Fukuoka, nature and the city coexist in close harmony. As the autumn foliage peaks in the surrounding mountains, the trees lining city streets and...

Nov 5, 2025 Now Reports

Fukuoka Winter Illumination Guide 2025

Winter illuminations have become an exciting part of the Fukuoka winter scene! As the days grow shorter and the city sparkles with...

Seasonal Guide

Fukuoka Prefecture

Oct 28, 2025 Now Reports

International Startups in Fukuoka — Who’s Building What in 2025

Ten years after Fukuoka became Japan’s first city to offer a Startup Visa, the experiment is still alive—and evolving. Over the years, dozens of founders from...