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Jul 19, 2024 Local News
Man Drowns During Middle School Swimming Event in Fukuoka
A 50-year-old man drowned while volunteering at a middle school long-distance swimming event near Nokonoshima Island in Fukuoka City on the morning of July 18...
Jul 19, 2024 Local News
New Bakery Cafe “dacō” Opens in Fukuoka
Fukuoka's renowned bakery, "AMAM DACOTAN," is launching a new brand "dacō" on July 18 in Imaizumi, Fukuoka. Led by owner-chef Ryota Hirako, dacō offers a unique bakery cafe...
Jul 19, 2024 Local News
34-Year-Old Chinese Man Arrested for Series of Burglaries in Fukuoka
A 34-year-old Chinese national has been arrested for multiple burglaries in Fukuoka and Tokyo, causing an estimated ¥79 million in damages. The suspect, along with...
Jul 19, 2024 Local News
Arrest Made in Deliberate Car Collision Incident in Chikushino City
A 44-year-old man has been arrested in Chikushino City for intentionally colliding his car with another vehicle to evade police pursuit, injuring a woman and a child...
Jul 19, 2024 Local News
Surge in COVID-19 Cases in Fukuoka Prefecture
Fukuoka Prefecture Medical Association has announced that the region is experiencing the 11th wave of COVID-19, marked by a sharp increase in cases. The association emphasized the....
Jul 17, 2024 Local News
Mental Health Issues Affect 60 Onojo City Employees
Onojo City revealed that 60 employees have taken sick leave due to mental health issues over the past five years. While multiple factors contribute to this, concerns about...
Jul 17, 2024 Local News
Indonesian Trainee Arrested for Robbery and Assault in Fukuoka
On the night of July 15, an Indonesian technical trainee was arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman and stealing her wallet in a residential area of Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City...
Jul 17, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Governor Calls for Election System Reform
Governor Hattori of Fukuoka Prefecture criticized the recent Tokyo gubernatorial election for selling candidate billboard spaces in exchange for donations...
Jul 17, 2024 Local News
Naming Rights for Two Fukuoka Facilities Announced
Fukuoka Prefecture has announced new naming rights sponsors for two local facilities following a recent solicitation. The facility known as "Momochi Palace" in Sawara Ward...
Jul 12, 2024 Local News
World Kendo Championship Victory for Fukuoka Police Officer
In July, Fukuoka Prefectural Police Officer Maika Senoo was honored by Chief Tsuyoshi Iwashita after winning the women's team event and placing third in the individual event...
