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Dec 1, 2021 Event
Sustaina Market
This is a community-based market held regularly at the entrance of IKEA Fukuoka Shingu. Under the slogan of "sustainability," a wide variety of products are sold, including recycle...
Dec 1, 2021 Local News
Panama Vessel Collides With Breakwater in Hakata Bay
A large Panamanian vessel, Lady Rosemary, collided with a breakwater in Hakata Bay on Nov. 28. The accident occurred at 11:45 p.m, shortly after the ship left for Kobe Port carryin...
Dec 1, 2021 Now Reports
Lion Dance: A Celebration of the New Year
The shishi-mai (lion dance), which is part and parcel of New Year’s celebrations, is a traditional folk dance performed by dancers wearing large lion-headed costumes. Because lions...
Dec 1, 2021 Event
Japanese Daffodils at Nokonoshima Island Park
Nokonoshima Island Park is well-known for its beautiful seasonal flowers. There is such a vast array inside the grounds that members of the public can expect to see flowers in bloo...
Dec 1, 2021 Event
After Man, A Zoology of the Future
Discover more about Dougal Dixon, a well-known geologist and author. One of Dixon's most famous titles is After Man, which meticulously depicts different types of creatures that mi...
Nov 30, 2021 Local News
Hakata Connected Office Building Construction Approved
JR Kyushu received approval for the Hakata Connected redevelopment program for its office building construction project on the site of the former Higashi Sogo Chosha. The exterior ...
Nov 30, 2021 Local News
Wedding Photos On Fukuoka Airport’s Tarmac
Fukuoka-based wedding costume provider, Quantize will launch the first-ever wedding photo shooting service at Fukuoka Airport. The collaboration project with the airport and Japan ...
Nov 29, 2021 Local News
LEXUS ‘NX’ Production Begins in Kyushu
Production of a new Lexus SUV, ‘NX,’ began at the Miyata Factory in Fukuoka Prefecture. With the development of the new-generation SUV, Lexus will become a plug-in hybrid EV for th...
Nov 29, 2021 Local News
AR Guides Offered In Hakata Old Town
Fukuoka City began providing AR-based audio guides for those who enjoy walking around Hakata Old Town. Three programs cover different themes: temple-and-shrine visits, traditional ...
Nov 29, 2021 Local News
Munakata-based Ocean Cleaning Crowdfund Project
Sea+SonS, a Munakata City-based organization consisting of young fishers and more, launched a crowdfunding project for ocean cleaning. In addition to covering the costs of collecti...
