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Jul 12, 2024 Local News
Explosion on Ship in Kanda Town: Seven Injured, No Fatalities
An explosion occurred on a ship docked at a cement factory in Kanda Town, Fukuoka, sending seven men to the hospital with burn injuries. The incident took place around 9:40 AM on J...
Jul 12, 2024 Local News
Record High Bankruptcies in Fukuoka for First Half of 2024
Fukuoka Prefecture experienced over 240 corporate bankruptcies from January to June 2024, marking a 34% rise compared to the same period last year. This number surpasses the 230...
Jul 12, 2024 Local News
Highest Wage Increase Since 2015 in Fukuoka
The latest report from Rengo Fukuoka reveals that this year's average wage increase in Fukuoka, including regular raises, reached 5.62%, the highest since 2015...
Jul 11, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka City Reports Record-High Tax Revenue for Fiscal Year 2023
Fukuoka City's tax revenue for fiscal year 2023 reached a record high of 369.937 billion yen, marking a 3.3% increase from the previous year. Key contributors to this growth includ...
Jul 11, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Zoo’s Beloved Lion “Nene” Passes Away at 21
Fukuoka Zoo has announced the passing of Nene, a 21-year-old female lion who had been a resident for over 18 years. Nene died on July 9th, leaving the zoo with only...
Jul 11, 2024 Local News
Major International Conference AOGS 2026 to be Held in Fukuoka
Fukuoka has been selected to host the 2026 annual meeting of the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS). This marks the second time Japan will host the conference...
Jul 10, 2024 Event
Make a wish come true! Kaiun Fireworks Festival
During the Autumn Grand Festival, the most significant festival of Miyajidake Shrine, a grand fireworks display takes center stage. This illuminating spectacle is set off with the ...
Jul 10, 2024 Event
Hanabi Douranbachi
Witness a unique fireworks spectacle that has been a part of Fukuoka’s intangible folk culture for over 360 years. Held annually on September 15th at Ouji Wakamiya Hachimangu Shrin...
Jul 10, 2024 Event
Onga-machi Summer Festival
Onga-machi's largest summer event brings together dancers from various districts within the town for an all-inclusive group dance and stage events. The festival culminates in a fir...
Jul 10, 2024 Event
Amagigawa Fireworks Festival
Approximately 4,000 fireworks of varying sizes near the Amagi Bridge over the Koishiwara River, which gracefully meanders through Asakura City. The fireworks will be set off...
