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Tenjin Redevelopment Impact Hits ¥1.8 Trillion
A redevelopment initiative in Fukuoka’s Tenjin district is projected to generate an economic impact of approximately ¥1.89 trillion, more than double a 2015 estimate, according to ...
School Lunch Tea Swap Raises Nutrition Concerns
Fukuoka City introduced green tea in place of milk in some junior high school lunches on April 15, but the first implementation revealed significant...
AMU Plaza To Open In Tenjin
JR Kyushu plans to open its Amu Plaza retail complex in Tenjin, Fukuoka, marking the brand’s first location outside a railway station. The project...
Fukuoka University Keeps ¥500 Lunch
Fukuoka University has introduced a renewed cafeteria offering ¥500 set meals despite rising material costs linked to global supply pressures. Operated by...
SoftBank To Consolidate Fukuoka Offices
SoftBank announced it will consolidate its three Fukuoka offices into the One Fukuoka Building in Tenjin, with relocation set to begin around December...
Fukuoka Opens New Junior High School
Fukuoka City opened Susenji Junior High School in Nishi Ward on April 7, its first new public junior high school in 18 years. The school was built...
Restored Shinkansen Car Arrives In Hakata
A Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” lead car damaged in the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake arrived at Hakata Port on April 7 following restoration by JR Kyushu...
Tree Falls at Maizuru Park During Festival
A cherry tree about 15 meters tall collapsed at Maizuru Park in Fukuoka’s Chuo Ward on April 8 during the Fukuoka Castle Sakura Festival, city officials...
Fukuoka Uses Puns for Traffic Safety Campaign
Fukuoka police launched the spring traffic safety campaign on April 6 with a public awareness event using wordplay slogans to engage drivers. About 60...
Man Arrested In Butter Theft Assault
Police in Fukuoka City arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of robbery resulting in injury after a shoplifting incident escalated. The suspect...