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Sep 27, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka’s Gold License Center Relocates to Chiyo, Hakata Ward
Fukuoka Prefectural Police announced the relocation of the Gold License Center from Watanabe-dori, Chuo Ward, to Chiyo, Hakata Ward. The new "Chiyo Gold License Center"...
Aug 22, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Man Defrauded of ¥54 Million in Cryptocurrency Scam
A 39-year-old company executive in Fukuoka's Hakata Ward fell victim to a cryptocurrency scam, losing approximately ¥54 million. The scam began in May 2024...
Jul 23, 2024 Local News
Canal City Hakata East Building Redevelopment Plan Review
Fukuoka Jisho is reconsidering its redevelopment plans for the East Building of Canal City Hakata, potentially postponing its reconstruction. Originally planned for demolition and....
Jul 11, 2024 Local News
Major International Conference AOGS 2026 to be Held in Fukuoka
Fukuoka has been selected to host the 2026 annual meeting of the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS). This marks the second time Japan will host the conference...
Jul 5, 2024 Local News
Two Found Dead in Fukuoka Hotel Room
Two individuals were found dead in a hotel room at Canal City Hakata in Fukuoka on July 4. The hotel's staff discovered the bodies and alerted authorities. Gas canisters...
Jul 4, 2024 Local News
Food Delivery Scam Exceeds ¥10 Million in Fukuoka
Fukuoka police have uncovered a large-scale scam involving Vietnamese restaurant operators and Japanese delivery workers, who exploited a food delivery service to...
Apr 16, 2024 Local News
Breaking Traditions: Higashi Fukuoka High Rolls Out Co-ed Uniforms
Higashi Fukuoka High School, transitioning to coeducation next year, has unveiled new uniforms. The designs, incorporating the school’s moss green color, were chosen through...
Apr 8, 2024 Local News
Elderly Man Arrested for Trespassing in Women’s Restroom at Fukuoka Police HQ
A 77-year-old man claiming to be a cleaner was arrested on April 6th for allegedly trespassing into the women's restroom at the Fukuoka Prefectural Police Headquarters...
Mar 14, 2024 Local News
22-Year-Old Driver Crashes Van into Fukuoka Convenience Store
A light van crashed into a convenience store in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, on the afternoon of the 13th. The 22-year-old driver reportedly mistook the accelerator for the brake...
Mar 6, 2024 Local News
Nishitetsu Unveils New Station in 14 Years
Nishitetsu revealed its new Sakuranamiki Station to the press on March 5, marking the first addition in 14 years to the Tenjin Omuta Line, set to open on March 16. Positioned betwe...
