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Dec 1, 2023 Local News
JR Kyushu Discusses Future of Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line
JR Kyushu, under President Youji Furumiya, announced its intention to discuss the future of public transportation with Kagoshima Prefecture and local municipalities along...
Dec 1, 2023 Local News
Influenza Warning in Fukuoka: Highest Since 2019
In Fukuoka Prefecture, a significant rise in influenza cases has led to the first influenza warning since January 2019, issued on November 30. In one week...
Dec 1, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Unveils New Subway Cars After 27 Years!
The Fukuoka City Transportation Bureau has announced new "4000 Series" subway cars for the Airport and Hakozaki Lines, to start operating in fall 2024. This update...
Nov 30, 2023 Local News
Public Warned: Toxic Fire Ants in Fukuoka City
On November 25th, at Hakata Port in Fukuoka City, approximately 300 'fire ants,' known for their strong venom, were discovered. The prefecture has issued a warning not to touch ant...
Nov 29, 2023 Local News
Prince Hotel to Open a New Establishment in Fukuoka City in Spring 2026
Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide announced the opening of a new full-service hotel near Fukuoka Tower in the Momochihama area of Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City, in spring 2026. The 20-stor...
Nov 29, 2023 Local News
Shanghai Airlines Announces Inaugural Flight to Fukuoka Airport
Shanghai Airlines will commence flights between Fukuoka and Shanghai, starting December 28. Flights will operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with an addition of Saturdays from...
Nov 29, 2023 Local News
Allegations of Repeated Power Harassment by Mayor of Miyawaka City
Multiple staff members have filed complaints with the Miyawaka City Fairness Committee, alleging that Mayor Hidetoshi Shiokawa made repeated power harassment comments, such as...
Nov 29, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka City Middle School Staff Arrested for Unauthorized GPS Installation on Woman’s Car
In May this year, a 38-year-old staff member of a municipal middle school in Fukuoka City was arrested for violating the Stalker Control Law. He is suspected of installing a GPS de...
Nov 28, 2023 Local News
Fertilizer Salesman Denies Profit from Cannabis Cultivation
In June, Ryuji Fujimaru, a 48-year-old Miyama City employee, was arrested for cultivating 88 cannabis plants in Omuta City, which he claimed was for personal use, not profit...
Nov 28, 2023 Local News
Japan’s Largest Nature-Themed Park, JUNGLIA, Unveiled
JUNGLIA," a new nature-themed theme park, is scheduled to open in Okinawa in 2025, featuring 30,000 trees planted on an old golf course...
