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May 25, 2018 Local News
Rugby World Cup Seeking Volunteer Supporters
The Rugby World Cup 2019 Organizing Committee is working with the 12 host cities to attract 10,000 volunteers. If the number of applicants exceeds expectations, a ballot may be use...
May 22, 2018 Local News
Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka Gains Promotion To B1
Rizing Zephyr paid a visit to Fukuoka City Mayor Soichiro Takashima on May 21 following their victory in the B. League’s second division championship. The team will now advance to ...
May 18, 2018 Local News
Nishitetsu Looking to Attract Luxury Hotel Chain for Fukuoka Airport
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd (Nishitetsu) have expressed the desire to attract an international luxury hotel to the area around Fukuoka Airport. The company is part of a consorti...
May 18, 2018 Local News
Nishitetsu Reports Record-High Sales
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd., (Nishitetsu) saw a 4.7% growth in income last year. The revenue of 375.2 billion yen is a record-high for Nishitetsu, as well as the first increase...
May 18, 2018 Local News
Fukuoka City to Subsidize Storage Batteries for Homes and EV Cars
Fukuoka City is currently offering subsidies for several green alternatives to fossil fuel. In an effort to fight global warming, the city financially supports purchases of lithium...
May 18, 2018 Local News
Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk Announces Room Renovations
Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk General Manager Josh Roberts announced plans to refurbish the guest rooms on the 26th to 29th floors. The renovation work will draw inspiration from a range...
May 17, 2018 Local News
Consortium of Local Companies Chosen to Operate Fukuoka Airport
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has consolidated their decision to select a consortium of companies for the privatization of Fukuoka Airport. The manage...
May 16, 2018 Local News
Fukuoka City Considering New Accommodation Tax
The Fukuoka City local government is considering the introduction of a new accommodation tax later this year. The levy will be aimed at visitors staying in local accommodation faci...
May 16, 2018 Local News
New Grill Restaurant to Open in Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd., (Nishitetsu) has announced that they will refurbish the dining area on the top floor of their Solaria Hotel. The company is planning to strengthen ...
May 7, 2018 Local News
Number of Tourists Visiting Fukuoka City Tops 20 Million for the First Time
According to tourism statistics recently released by Fukuoka City, the number of tourists visiting the city reached 20.5 million in 2016, which marks a 3.9% increase year-on-year a...