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Mar 18, 2022 Local News
10,000 Sardines Delivered To Fukuoka Aquarium
Approximately ten-thousand sardines have been transported from Shizuoka Prefecture to the Marine World aquarium. The sardine tornado show is one of the famous attractions of the Fu...
Mar 18, 2022 Local News
First Yoshinogari Excavation in 10 Years
The first excavation project in ten years will begin inside the Yoshinogari site in Saga Prefecture. While the site already revealed many clues from the Yayoi era in the past, the ...
Mar 18, 2022 Local News
JR Kyushu Revealed Development Plans For Above Tracks in Hakata
JR Kyushu announced 2028 as a target for completing their ‘Hakata Station Floating City Project.’ A 60-meter-high building will be developed next to and above the rail tracks at Ha...
Mar 18, 2022 Local News
More Support for Ukrainians From Kyushu
Municipalities in Kyushu continue to launch support programs for the Ukrainian people. Fukuoka Prefecture recently announced the provision of some 50 units of municipal residences ...
Mar 17, 2022 Local News
Costco Wholesale To Open New Warehouse in Ogori, Fukuoka
A location agreement was signed on March 17 in preparation for the opening of the new store. The 68,800 square meters site is located on the northeast side of the Chikugo Ogori Int...
Mar 17, 2022 Local News
Dontaku Parade Details For 2022 Finalized
Plans for the 2022 Dontak parade were finalized on Mar. 15. The organizers decided to hold the parade with fewer attendees and shorter hours. A total of 121 groups (approximately 9...
Mar 17, 2022 Local News
Kurume-ori Rebranded As Chikugo-ori
A new branding project for Kurume-ori textile was launched. A group of craftsmen and designers in the Chikugo region announced the rebranding of the traditional textile as Chikugo-...
Mar 17, 2022 Local News
JAL Installs Smart Airport System in Fukuoka Airport
Japan Airlines ‘Smart Airport’ service is now available at Fukuoka Airport. The new system allows guests to check baggage in on their own using special touchless devices. The COVID...
Mar 17, 2022 Local News
All Aeon Kyushu Stores Now Participating in Food Drive Donations
Aeon Kyushu expanded its food drive actions to 38 stores in Kyushu. The charity program now includes 25 Aeon and Aeon Style shops in Fukuoka Prefecture. Unused food products are do...
Mar 17, 2022 Local News
J-startup Kyushu Announces List of Companies to Receive Support
J-Startup Kyushu announced the first thirty-three companies participating in its support program. Promising businesses, including Koala Tech (Fukuoka City) and Sunao (Miyazaki City...