Fukuoka Prefecture

Mar 23, 2021 Local News

Fukuoka Police Introduces Traffic Signal App for Visually Impaired

Fukuoka Prefectural Police installed four traffic lights that communicate with visually-impaired pedestrians via a smartphone application. The free app, "ShinGO!," informs users of...

Mar 23, 2021 Now Reports

Kushida Bunko: Tracing the History of Libraries in Fukuoka

Fukuoka was home to the first public library in Japan. Called the Kushida Bunko, it was opened in 1818 on the premises of Kushida Shrine, the grand tutelary shrine of Hakata. Altho...

Mar 23, 2021 Local News

Fukuoka Prefecture’s Updated Requests To Residents

Fukuoka Prefecture announced new guidelines to limit the spread of the new coronavirus infections. Beginning on Mar. 22, the prefecture requests the following...

Mar 22, 2021 Event

A Step into the Future with Glover: The Secret of Steam

Thomas Glover was a Scottish native who owned Glover House in Nagasaki. Glover was a merchant who brought many items and goods to Japan towards the Tokugawa shogunate. He was highl...

Exhibition

Mar 22, 2021 Event

Real Escape Game x Attack on Titan

An Attack on Titan-themed escape game is on its way to Nishitetsu Hall! The game is set in Marley, a nation that features hugely popular manga and anime. Participants will join...

Others

Mar 22, 2021 Event

Ike-Men Noodle Festival

This festival of noodles sees five popular Fukuoka-based restaurants serve their best-loved dishes. Visitors can expect to find tonkotsu ramen, butter chicken curry udon, matured c...