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Jul 26, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Hydrogen Strategy Meeting Sets 2024 Agenda
The Fukuoka Hydrogen Green Growth Strategy Council held its annual meeting on July 25, setting the 2024 agenda. Key initiatives include establishing a hydrogen...
Jul 26, 2024 Local News
Crackdown on Host Clubs in Fukuoka’s Nakasu District
On the night of July 25, the Nakasu Special Investigation Unit of Hakata Police conducted a surprise inspection of all host clubs in Fukuoka's Nakasu district...
Jul 26, 2024 Local News
Mizuho Subsidiary Acquires Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk Hotel
ML Estate, a subsidiary of Mizuho Leasing and part of the Mizuho Financial Group, has announced the acquisition of the Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk hotel...
Jul 25, 2024 Local News
Taishin Bank Opens Fukuoka Branch, Targets Profitability and Collaboration
Taiwanese bank Taishin International Bank aims to achieve profitability within three years at its newly established Fukuoka branch, supporting the increasing number of...
Jul 25, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Population Declines Slightly, Foreign Residents Increase
As of January 1, 2024, the total population of Fukuoka Prefecture was approximately 5,095,000, marking a decrease of about 9,500 from the previous year...
Jul 25, 2024 Local News
Company Ordered to Pay for Fraudulent “Hand Power” Healing Seminars
The Fukuoka District Court has ordered Earth Heart and its successor organization, Saint Mother, to pay approximately 24 million yen in damages. They were found...
Jul 25, 2024 Local News
Unlimited JR Rides for Seniors Who Surrender Driver’s Licenses
JR Kyushu is offering a new pass allowing seniors over 65 who voluntarily surrender their driver's licenses to ride most of its local and rapid trains in Fukuoka Prefecture...
Jul 25, 2024 Local News
Real-Time Yatai Status via LINE in Fukuoka
Fukuoka City has introduced a new service on its official LINE account that allows users to check the real-time operational status of all Yatai (food stalls) to...
Jul 25, 2024 Local News
JR Kyushu to Build New Rail Facility in Kitakyushu
JR Kyushu announced plans to construct a new rail maintenance facility in Kitakyushu, transferring functions from the aging Kokura General Vehicle Center...
Jul 24, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka-Guam Direct Flights to End in October
United Airlines will end the direct flight service between Fukuoka and Guam on October 26, after 37 years. Despite this, flights from Osaka, Nagoya...
