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Jan 9, 2026 Event
Thursday Gathering #53 – Kumamoto × Fukuoka Global Big Market
This special edition of Thursday Gathering brings together university-born startups, policymakers, and global innovators to explore how...
Jan 9, 2026 Local News
Man Arrested for Abusing Librarian in Fukuoka
Police arrested a 61-year-old unemployed man on January 8 on suspicion of...
Jan 9, 2026 Local News
Man in His 20s Dies After Sparring Incident in Fukuoka
A man believed to be in his 20s was found unconscious in an apartment in Fukuoka City’s Higashi Ward on January 8 and later died, police said. Emergency services were called at aro...
Jan 9, 2026 Local News
JR Kyushu Adds More Express Stops for Kitakyushu Airport
JR Kyushu said it will increase the number of limited express trains stopping at...
Jan 8, 2026 Local News
Fukuoka Plans Display Facility for Genko Borui Ruins
Fukuoka City will build a display facility to preserve and present remains of the...
Jan 8, 2026 Local News
MrMax Ends Live Animal Sales
MrMax Holdings said it has ended the display and sale of live animals at all MrMax...
Jan 8, 2026 Local News
Takashima Calls 2026 Key Year, No Comment on 5th Term
Fukuoka Mayor Soichiro Takashima said 2026 would be a pivotal year for the Tenjin Big Bang...
Jan 7, 2026 Event
Bayside Jazz Night
The popular “Bayside Jazz Night” series returns this January with a performance by an accomplished trio: flutist Michiko Shiratsuchi, guitarist Hidenori Okuda...
Jan 7, 2026 Event
Setsubun Festivals at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
The Setsubun Yakuyoke Kigan Taisai at Dazaifu Tenmangu is a traditional festival held to pray for safety and protection from misfortune in the year ahead. On Setsubun day...
Jan 6, 2026 Local News
“To Soar”: Governor Hattori Signals a Reset for Fukuoka in New Year Address
Fukuoka Governor Seitaro Hattori set out his goals for the year during a New Year press conference...
