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Jun 28, 2024 Local News
New Luggage Service “Crosta Hakata” Launches at JR Hakata Station
Starting July 1, JR West Japan Marunix Co., Ltd. will open "Crosta Hakata" at Hakata Station's Hikari Plaza. This is the first "Crosta" store in Kyushu, offering...
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Jun 11, 2024 Local News
Ichiran Unveils ‘Japanese-Style Tonkotsu Ramen’ at Canal City Hakata Store
Ichiran Co., Ltd., based in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, will reopen its Canal City Hakata store on June 21, 2024. As part of the reopening, the store will introduce...
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Jun 3, 2024 Local News
Gundam Debuts at This Year’s Yamakasa Festival
For the first time, a Gundam-themed float will be featured in the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival (July 1-15, 2024). The "Hachiban Yamakasa Kamikawabata-dori," known for...
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Dec 13, 2023 Local News
Hakata Police Station Conducts Safe Driving Training for Taxi Drivers
Due to a high number of taxi-related accidents, Hakata Police Station provided practical safe driving instruction to taxi drivers. Fukuoka Prefectural Police aims to...
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Nov 8, 2023 Local News
Kyushu’s First Convenience Store EV Chargers
The FamilyMart at Hakata Station Minami 6-chome in Fukuoka City has recently equipped its parking area with Tesla Superchargers, a rapid charging solution for Tesla electric vehicl...
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Sep 14, 2023 Local News
New Mega Sports Store Debuts in Fukuoka
The Alpen Fukuoka store, one of the largest sports and outdoor goods shops in western Japan...
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Aug 25, 2023 Local News
Ganso Hakata Mentaiju Opens at Hakata Station
The mentaiko (seasoned cod roe) specialty restaurant, "Ganso Hakata Mentaiju," located in Nishinakasu, Fukuoka City, is excited to announce the grand opening of its bento and souve...
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Jul 14, 2023 Local News
Alpen Set to Open Mega Store in Fukuoka, Amplifying Urban Presence
Alpen, a major sports retailer, has announced that it will open its second flagship store in Fukuoka City on September 15, following the success of its first flagship store in Toky...
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Jul 14, 2023 Local News
Swim Championship Merchandise: Fukuoka’s Culture in Focus
In anticipation of the World Aquatics Championships kicking off in Fukuoka City next week, sales of official merchandise, including specially designed Hakata dolls, have begun. The...
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Jun 27, 2023 Local News
Tragic Fall from Festival Float Spurs Safety Measures
A craftsman was seriously injured after falling from a decorated float being prepared for the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival in front of JR Hakata Station on the morning of the 26th...