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Apr 3, 2019 Local News
Fukuoka City Consultation Support Center for Foreign Residents Opens
Fukuoka City's new consultation center for foreigners opened on Apr. 1 offering support in 17 languages. The one-stop consultation office, Fukuoka City Consultation Support Center ...
Apr 3, 2019 Local News
Government Seeks New Management of Uminonakamichi Seaside Park
Kyushu Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism will seek a private company to collaborate in the redevelopment of the Uminonakam...
Apr 2, 2019 Local News
Fukuoka University to Compensate ¥100,000 to 84 Students
The Fukuoka University announced it will compensate approximately 800 applicants who failed to enter the Faculty of Medicine due to an improper selection process for entrance exams...
Apr 2, 2019 Local News
Privatization of Fukuoka International Airport (FIAC) Completed
The privatization of Fukuoka Airport has been completed, and the start of the new management was celebrated at a ceremony on April 1. A joint organization of Kyushu Electric Power ...
Apr 1, 2019 Local News
Fukuoka City To Change Airport Baggage Tag Code
City officials have scheduled a press event for noon April 1 to announce a proposal to change the city’s three-letter baggage tag code. If approved by city council, the code will c...
Mar 29, 2019 Local News
Nishi-ku Fukuoka Residents Say No to Airbnb-style Apartment Sharing
Fukuoka City has approved a new building agreement for Nishi Ward, prohibiting the use of houses and apartments as minpaku (Airbnb style apartment sharing) accommodation. The build...
Mar 29, 2019 Local News
British-style Pub to Open Inside Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome
The first British-style pub in a stadium in Japan will open inside Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome on Apr. 27! Hub, the popular British pub chain, will open its newest and largest pub with 2...
Mar 28, 2019 Local News
Nishi-Nippon City Bank to Partner with Sagawa and Synabiz
Nishi-Nippon City Bank announced plans to partner with Sagawa Express and SynaBiz for a new initiative. The venture will involve the resale of food and seasonal products that Nishi...
Mar 28, 2019 Local News
Kyuden and Exergy Power Systems Tie-up for Project in Ireland
Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc. announced a collaboration with Exergy Power Systems, a startup company by engineers from Tokyo University, to develop power business in Ireland. The...
Mar 28, 2019 Local News
Renewal Plans for Aeon Shoppers Fukuoka in Tenjin Announced
Plans for the renewal of the Aeon Shoppers Fukuoka in Tenjin was announced on Mar. 25. Aeon Kyushu is renovating part of the large shopping complex, which opened as Daiei Shoppers ...