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Jul 1, 2020 Event
World of Akari Picture Exhibition
Take a closer look at nostalgic akari-e dioramas, which are created by lighting up charming miniature sculpted figures. This exhibition provides a showcase for Fukuoka-based sculpt...
Jul 1, 2020 Now Reports
Handa Sukajan – Japanese Souvenir Jackets – Fukuoka
The only problem with choosing a souvenir from Japan is there are just too many to choose from! Sure they all look great while you’re in Japan, but what about after you’re back hom...
Jul 1, 2020 Event
The Wild World of Kyuhaku
Animals! Animals, everywhere! Kyushu National Museum has invited a zoo of creatures both real and imaginary to its halls. Step into room 3 and relive the feeling of entering the to...
Jul 1, 2020 Now Reports
The Arrow: The Oldest Japanese-made Automobile Still in Existence
The automobile industry has grown to be one of the most important industries in Japan, and Japanese cars can be found on roads the world over, but one of the cars that started it a...
Jun 30, 2020 Local News
Proposals for Development of pedestrian Space along Kokutaidoro Aired
A second meeting to plan for an improved environment for pedestrian and vehicular traffic between Hakata and Tenjin took place on June 24. Local leaders and specialists discussed f...
Jun 30, 2020 Local News
Rugby World Cup Created 15.4 billion in Economic Benefit for Fukuoka Prefecture
According to a report by Japan Rugby Football Union, the games of Rugby World Cup 2019 created an economic impact of ¥15.4 billion in Fukuoka Prefecture. The benefit totaled ¥48.2 ...
Jun 30, 2020 Local News
New Program Offers Discounts to Restaurant Diners
The Fukuoka Chamber of Commerce & Industry launched a program to support dining out at local restaurants. The ‘Fukuoka Gaishoku Ouen Good Up Fukuoka’ program introduces local eater...
Jun 30, 2020 Local News
Kitakyushu Clears Second Wave – Eight New COVID-19 Cases in Eight Days for Fukuoka Prefecture
In the period between June 22 ~ 29, Fukuoka Prefecture announced eight new cases of the new coronavirus infection. Within the eight days, no new cases were found on 6/22, 26, and 2...
Jun 29, 2020 Local News
Fans to Return to Watch Live Softbank Hawks Baseball
After the Nippon Professional Baseball league decided to allow live audiences in for games on July 10 and later, detailed guidelines for watching games at PayPay Dome were announce...
Jun 29, 2020 Local News
Nishitetsu Introduces New Overnight Hakata-Tokyo Bus
Nishitetsu announced the introduction of two new vehicles for its expressway bus service between Hakata Station and Tokyo. Beginning on July 1, The overnight bus ‘Hakata-go’ will o...
