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Aug 21, 2023 Local News
More Trains Added to Fukuoka’s Congested Subway
The Fukuoka City Subway's Nanakuma Line has made revisions to its schedule as of the 19th, aiming to reduce congestion. Following the extension of the Nanakuma Line to Hakata Stati...
Aug 8, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Subway Boosts Service to Ease Congestion
To address rising congestion, the Nanakuma subway line in Fukuoka City will add six round trips during peak hours from August 19th. This decision comes after passenger counts incre...
Aug 4, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka to Link Islands with Video Consultations
Fukuoka City has announced plans to introduce "remote windows," which will link community centers on remote islands and ward offices via video calls, allowing citizens to...
Aug 4, 2023 Local News
Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk Welcomes New General Manager
On August 2, 2023, Frederic Lucron was appointed as the General Manager of Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk. Lucron, originally from Belgium, has an extensive 24-year career...
Aug 3, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka City COVID-19 Cases Triple in a Month
In Fukuoka City, there has been a concerning increase in COVID-19 infections, with numbers tripling in...
Aug 2, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Taxi Fares Rise Amid Driver Shortage
Taxi fares in the Fukuoka metropolitan area were raised starting on the 1st. Under the fare system adopted by most operators, the base fare has increased by 100 yen to 670 yen...
Jul 24, 2023 Local News
Diaper Delivery and More: Fukuoka Supports Young Families
Starting next month, the city of Fukuoka will initiate a new program which will deliver monthly supplies such as diapers to families with children up to two years old. This novel i...
Jul 20, 2023 Local News
Night Sky Magic: Drone Show at Fukuoka Ichiba
Catch the grand finale of the spectacular drone show brought to you by Drone Show Japan Corporation at Fukuoka Ichiba! As part of the World Aquatics Championships Fukuoka 2023...
Jul 14, 2023 Local News
World Aquatics Championships 2023: A Long-Awaited Return to Fukuoka
Today, July 14th, marks the opening of the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, inaugurated by Prince Akishino and his wife. The event is expected to attract approximately...
Jul 14, 2023 Local News
Alpen Set to Open Mega Store in Fukuoka, Amplifying Urban Presence
Alpen, a major sports retailer, has announced that it will open its second flagship store in Fukuoka City on September 15, following the success of its first flagship store in Toky...