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Dec 1, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka’s Yatai Culture Booms with 10 Billion Yen Impact
The economic impact of Fukuoka City's famous food stalls, known as Yatai, has significantly increased, surpassing 10 billion yen annually. A study conducted by a private research f...
Dec 1, 2023 Local News
Saga Police Nab Officer in Social Media Scam
Yurina Otani, a 25-year-old police officer from Osaka Prefecture, was arrested by the Saga Prefectural Police for participating in a social media fraud scheme...
Dec 1, 2023 Local News
Japan University of Economics Dorm Used for Telephone Fraud
A student from Japan University of Economics and an unemployed 19-year-old were arrested for their roles in a telephone scam in Fukuoka Prefecture. They, along with...
Dec 1, 2023 Local News
JR Kyushu Launches Driverless Trains on Kashii Line
JR Kyushu is set to introduce autonomous train operation on the Kashii Line in Fukuoka Prefecture from March next year. This initiative, the first of its kind within...
Dec 1, 2023 Local News
JR Kyushu Discusses Future of Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line
JR Kyushu, under President Youji Furumiya, announced its intention to discuss the future of public transportation with Kagoshima Prefecture and local municipalities along...
Dec 1, 2023 Local News
Influenza Warning in Fukuoka: Highest Since 2019
In Fukuoka Prefecture, a significant rise in influenza cases has led to the first influenza warning since January 2019, issued on November 30. In one week...
Dec 1, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Unveils New Subway Cars After 27 Years!
The Fukuoka City Transportation Bureau has announced new "4000 Series" subway cars for the Airport and Hakozaki Lines, to start operating in fall 2024. This update...
Nov 30, 2023 Local News
Public Warned: Toxic Fire Ants in Fukuoka City
On November 25th, at Hakata Port in Fukuoka City, approximately 300 'fire ants,' known for their strong venom, were discovered. The prefecture has issued a warning not to touch ant...
Nov 29, 2023 Local News
Prince Hotel to Open a New Establishment in Fukuoka City in Spring 2026
Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide announced the opening of a new full-service hotel near Fukuoka Tower in the Momochihama area of Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City, in spring 2026. The 20-stor...
Nov 29, 2023 Local News
Shanghai Airlines Announces Inaugural Flight to Fukuoka Airport
Shanghai Airlines will commence flights between Fukuoka and Shanghai, starting December 28. Flights will operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with an addition of Saturdays from...
