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Sep 7, 2023 Local News
New Licensing Plan for Taxi Drivers in Fukuoka
In a move aimed at addressing the nationwide shortage of taxi drivers, Fukuoka City is working to introduce a groundbreaking system that would allow individuals with standard drivi...
Sep 5, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka’s Iconic Cinema Set for Demolition
The Fukuoka Nakasu Taiyo Movie Theater, a historic cinema in the heart of Fukuoka City, will be demolished by the end of March next year due to its aging structure. Established in ...
Sep 1, 2023 Local News
FFG Unveils Startup Hub in Fukuoka
Fukuoka Financial Group (FFG) has opened a new facility called "GROWTH I" in Fukuoka City to support startups. The hub offers shared office spaces and will host events aimed at net...
Sep 1, 2023 Local News
Stairway to Harmony: New Interactive Installation at Nishitetsu Fukuoka
On September 1, the northern exit of Nishitetsu Fukuoka Station will feature a unique musical installation—a "giant keyboard instrument" built into the staircase. As people step up...
Aug 30, 2023 Local News
Police Seize Slithering Suspect in Fukuoka
On the evening of the 27th, a large snake believed to be a Nishiki snake was discovered in the entrance of a residence in Jonan Ward, Fukuoka City. Local police took the snake into...
Aug 25, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka’s First Special School for Non-Attending Children
The Fukuoka City Board of Education is planning to open a special school for children not attending regular classes, marking the first such initiative in the prefecture. Set to lau...
Aug 25, 2023 Local News
Ganso Hakata Mentaiju Opens at Hakata Station
The mentaiko (seasoned cod roe) specialty restaurant, "Ganso Hakata Mentaiju," located in Nishinakasu, Fukuoka City, is excited to announce the grand opening of its bento and souve...
Aug 25, 2023 Local News
China Halts Japanese Seafood Imports; Fukuoka Feels the Pinch
China's suspension of Japanese seafood imports, in response to TEPCO releasing diluted radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the sea, has led to anx...
Aug 24, 2023 Local News
New Development Project Announced for Meiji Park in Fukuoka City
In a significant move for the city's park system, a consortium led by Tokyo Building Co., Ltd., has been selected to develop and manage Meiji Park for the next 20 years. This marks...
Aug 24, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka City Announces Major Park Renewals
On the 23rd, Mayor Takashima of Fukuoka City held a press conference announcing major renovations for three parks, including Seiryu Park...
