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Oct 31, 2025 Local News
Ex-Inspector Re-Arrested Over Classic Car Bribe
Fukuoka police re-arrested a 46-year-old former vehicle inspector on October 30 for allegedly taking a ¥30,000 bribe to illegally pass a vintage sports car inspection...
Jun 2, 2025 Local News
Don Quijote to open at Ohashi Station in Fukuoka on June 18
Discount retailer Don Quijote will open a new location inside the “OHASHI HILL” complex in...
Jul 4, 2024 Local News
Japanese Language School Loses Court Battle Over Human Rights Violations
The Fukuoka District Court has ruled against a Japanese language school in Minami-ku, Fukuoka City, which sought to overturn the Ministry of Justice's decision to revoke its...
May 24, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Police Launch Bicycle Patrol Team
Minami Police Station in Fukuoka has launched "MB-3," a bicycle patrol team aimed at improving traffic safety and reducing accidents...
Apr 16, 2024 Local News
Aburayama Fukuoka Completes Renovation, Unveils Integrated Outdoor Facility
Aburayama Fukuoka, an integrated outdoor experience facility combining "Aburayama Citizens' Forest" and "Aburayama Ranch," celebrated its grand opening on April 15, marking...
Apr 2, 2024 Local News
Manga Artist in Fukuoka Faces 47M Yen Tax Evasion Charges
A manga artist from Fukuoka City, known for their work on popular manga, has been accused by the Fukuoka National Tax Bureau of failing to declare three years' worth of income...
Sep 29, 2023 Local News
Primate Perp Bites Twice in Fukuoka, Vanishes!
A monkey's gone bananas, causing a stir in a peaceful Fukuoka neighborhood! Yesterday morning, the critter turned the...
Mar 31, 2023 Local News
Urban Escape: Aburayama Fukuoka Unveils New Attractions
Just a 30-minute journey from the city, nature is calling you back with the transformation of Aburayama Fukuoka on April 27. Aburayama Shimin no Mori and Aburayama Farm will unite,...
Mar 16, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka School Ex-Staff Escapes Prosecution
A former employee of a Japanese language school in Minami Ward, Fukuoka City, who was under investigation for allegedly restraining a foreign student with chains and padlocks in 20...
Sep 8, 2022 Local News
Japanese Language School Detains Student with Padlock – Fukuoka
The Immigration and Immigration Control Agency (Immigration) of Japan issued an order today against a Japanese language school in Fukuoka City for human rights violations, includin...
