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May 16, 2023 Local News
JR Kyushu to Launch New D&S Tourism Train by 2024
JR Kyushu announced on May 10th that it plans to introduce a new train in its 'D&S Train' (Design & Story) tourism series, set to operate between Hakata Station and Yufuin/Beppu St...
May 16, 2023 Local News
Anime Logo Counterfeiter Nabbed in Kitakyushu
A 35-year-old woman residing in Kitakyushu City was arrested on the 15th, suspected of selling merchandise bearing logos closely resembling those from popular anime series. Yuuki K...
May 16, 2023 Local News
Second Assault Case: Ogori Educator in Custody
A 37-year-old teacher in the city of Ogori has been re-arrested on suspicion of indecent assault, following accusations of touching a female student over her clothes. The suspect, ...
May 16, 2023 Event
Tobiume Picking Ritual at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
The ritual revolves around the "Tobiume (flying plum tree)," a tree believed to have flown overnight from Kyoto to honor Sugawara Michizane, the deity of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. A...
May 15, 2023 Local News
Japan Imports Whale Meat from Iceland: Testing Event in Fukuoka – A New Chapter Begins
In a bid to rejuvenate Japan's whale meat culture and address supply challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors, Iceland has resumed exports of whale meat to Japa...
May 15, 2023 Local News
Kitakyushu City: Possible Bridge Fragment Found on Pathway
A piece of metal, thought to be part of the Wakato Bridge in Kitakyushu City, was found on a pedestrian path approximately 40 meters below the structure. The incident came to light...
May 12, 2023 Event
Fukuoka Museum Week 2023
Fukuoka City has launched the "Fukuoka Museum Week" project, centered around "International Museum Day" on May 18, with the aim of...
May 12, 2023 Now Reports
FREE! 34 things to do in Fukuoka 2023
Exploring an exciting town like Fukuoka, packed with historical landmarks, great shopping and plenty of places to dine, you can easily slaughter your wallet in a single day. But th...
May 12, 2023 Event
Circle ’23
Get ready for the 10th edition of Circle, a highly anticipated outdoor music festival held annually in May. Taking place at Uminonakamichi Seaside Par...
May 12, 2023 Event
Fukuoka Bordeaux Wine Festival 2023
Fukuoka City has a special connection with Bordeaux, the renowned wine-producing region in France, as they are sister cities...
