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Mar 31, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Airport Introduces Smart Lanes
In the face of long lines for security checks at Fukuoka Airport due to a shortage of personnel, the airport's operating company has announced plans to introduce "Smart Lanes" at s...
Mar 31, 2023 Now Reports
Fukuoka City Subway Nanakuma Line Extension to Make Access More Convenient
The extension of the Fukuoka City Subway Nanakuma Line to Hakata Station will go into operation on March 27, 2023. This is expected to further improve accessibility between various...
Mar 30, 2023 Local News
JR Kyushu Expands Automated Train Initiatives
JR Kyushu has begun testing partially automated train operations between Akama and Kurume stations on the Kagoshima Main Line, aiming to address challenges in railway usage and sec...
Mar 30, 2023 Local News
Home Center Operator Nafco Violates Subcontracting Laws
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has issued a recommendation to Nafco, a home center operator based in Kitakyushu City, for violating subcontracting laws by repeatedly return...
Mar 30, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka City Slashes Convenience Store Document Fees
Mayor Takashima announced at a press conference on the 29th that the convenience store service fee, which currently stands at 100 yen, will be reduced to 10 yen for one year starti...
Mar 30, 2023 Local News
Ovision Ice Arena: Fukuoka’s Skating Revival
The newly renovated Fukuoka City skating rink, "Ovision Ice Arena Fukuoka," has been unveiled to the press. The "Ovision Ice Arena Fukuoka" underwent renovations after the "Papio I...
Mar 30, 2023 Local News
Inaugural Fukuoka Art Award Ceremony Held
The first-ever Fukuoka Art Award ceremony was held, honoring artists active in Fukuoka City and expected to make further leaps in their careers. The award ceremony, held at the Fuk...
Mar 30, 2023 Local News
Unwanted Clothes Exchanged for Shopping Vouchers
Two commercial facilities in Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, have launched an "Ecoff" recycling campaign, offering shopping vouchers in exchange for unwanted clothing in line with...
Mar 29, 2023 Local News
Whiskey Heist Gone Sour: Thirsty Thief Caught on Camera
In Kitakyushu City, a snack bar employee had a not-so-brilliant plan to quench his thirst for wealth: he swiped high-end whiskey from his workplace, only to be caught on security c...
Mar 29, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Attracts Ventures with Tokyo Hub
Fukuoka Prefecture announced plans to establish a base in Tokyo to attract domestic and foreign investors and venture companies. Stationing one employee at the Cambridge Innovation...
