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Oct 10, 2019 Local News
Haruyoshi Bridge Detour Opens
Haruyoshi Bridge, connecting the areas of Hakata and Tenjin, was closed for reconstruction since the morning of October 6. A new detour bridge opened next to the 58-year-old bridge...
Oct 3, 2019 Local News
Blossom Hakata Premier Opens in Hakata
The Blossom Hakata Premier, a premier class hotel operated by JR Kyushu, opened near Canal City Hakata on September 25. With convenient access from both from Hakata Station and the...
Sep 24, 2019 Local News
Two New Bicycle Parking Lots in Hakata
Fukuoka City opened two new underground parking areas for bicycles near Hakata Station. The lots will connect directly from the basement floor of Hakata Station Chikushi-guchi Exit...
Sep 20, 2019 Local News
Official Gundam Store to Open in Fukuoka
Bandai will open a new store called Gundam Base Fukuoka in Canal City Hakata on November 30. This will be the second official Mobile Suit Gundam store to open in Japan, following t...
Aug 20, 2019 Local News
Construction Completed on Wooden Apartment Block in Hakata
Construction work has been completed on an apartment block made primarily of wood in Hakata, Fukuoka City. The Will Building Project used reinforced concrete to build...
Aug 16, 2019 Local News
Hakata Barimen – Bamboo Shoot Snack From Itoshima at Hakata Hankyu
A new bamboo shoot product originating from Itoshima, Hakata Barimen, will be available inside Hakata Hankyu. On August 17 and 18, a special event featuring food products developed...
Aug 13, 2019 Local News
Kirby Cafe Debuts At Canal City Hakata
The first Kirby Cafe in Kyushu has opened at Canal City Hakata on August 8. The limited shop of Kirby, a long-loved character of Nintendo video games, offers...
Jul 11, 2019 Local News
The Hip Marks the Spot for Multilingual Support
A unique illustration of a “hip” at Kazariyama float #5 (Higashi Nagare) marks the location of the multilingual support provided by students of Kyushu Sangyo University for the Yam...
Jul 5, 2019 Local News
The Basics to Take Over Former Hyatt in Hakata
A new hotel called The Basics Fukuoka will open in March 2020. The accommodation facility will open on the site of the former Hyatt Regency Fukuoka, which closed on May 31 this yea...
Jun 20, 2019 Local News
Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion to Open
Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion will open on June 27. The 13-story hotel sits in within walking distance of JR Hakata Station and Gion Subway Station, useful both for business peo...
