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Jan 26, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Prefectural Governor Hints at Relaxation of Corona Controls
The number of new cases of new coronavirus infection is decreasing in the prefecture. Governor Hattori of Fukuoka Prefecture stated, "Looking at the number of infected people alone...
Jan 24, 2023 Local News
Canal East Building To Be Rebuilt Into Condominiums
A portion of the Canal City Hakata commercial complex in Fukuoka City will be demolished in May of this year and replaced with luxury condominiums. The East Building, which opened ...
Jan 24, 2023 Local News
World Swimming Championships Postponement Cost 4.5 Billion
World Aquatics Championships Fukuoka 2023 and World Aquatics Masters Championships Kyushu 2023, which were postponed to this summer, will require an additional 4.5 billion yen in e...
Jan 24, 2023 Local News
Snowfall and Cold Weather in Kyushu Today and Tomorrow
Strong cold air is moving in, and there is a risk of snowfall of 10 cm or more over the plains of Kyushu through tomorrow. Temperatures will also drop below freezing during the day...
Jan 19, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City Opens Tomorrow
The 3,000 m2 plaza in the center of Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City opens at 13:00 on January 20 (Fri.) on the former site of Daimyo Elementary School. Some tenants are scheduled to ope...
Jan 17, 2023 Local News
Chikuho Bank and Others Collaborate on JR Kyudai Main Line
Chikuho Bank, Oita Prefectural Credit Union (Oita City), and JR Kyushu signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement on January 12 to revitalize the local economy and increase compe...
Jan 12, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka City Subway to Install Credit Card Ticket Gates
On January 10, Fukuoka City announced that it would expand the number of stations where credit cards can be used to pass through subway ticket gates from the current seven to 36 st...
Dec 16, 2022 Local News
Fukuoka City’s Food Loss Campaign
Fukuoka City launched a zero food loss campaign for the year-end and new-year holidays. Parties and gatherings during these winter holidays tend to prepare too many dishes. Let’s r...
Dec 15, 2022 Local News
Intercollege Kyushu-Tourism Business Plan Contest
The first winner of the Intercollege Kyushu-Tourism Business Plan Contest was announced. The team from Seinan Gakuin University proposed an app-based approach to achieving authenti...
Dec 15, 2022 Local News
First 5 Companies Join Fukuoka City’s LGBTQ-supportive Program
Fukuoka LGBTQ-Friendly Registration Program found its first five member companies since launching in October. The first initiative of its kind in Kyushu creates inclusive environme...
