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Apr 8, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka University Hosts Metaverse Entrance Ceremony 2024
On the 7th, Fukuoka University held a networking event in the metaverse space for new students to familiarize themselves with the charms of the school and Fukuoka. Titled "Fukuoka ...
Apr 5, 2024 Local News
Omusubi: A Glimpse into Fukuoka’s Charm with Kanna Hashimoto
NHK's upcoming serial drama "Omusubi," featuring Kanna Hashimoto, is a heartfelt story set against the picturesque backdrop of Fukuoka and Itoshima. Hashimoto plays Yui Yoneda...
Apr 4, 2024 Local News
Saga Jockey Arrested for Suspected Drunk Driving
A 54-year-old jockey from Saga Racing has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Kurume City, denying the allegations despite police findings. The jockey, Isao Yamaguchi, w...
Mar 28, 2024 Local News
From Pond to Plate: Ogori’s Duck Delicacies Take Flight
In Ogori City, efforts to revitalize the area through traditional "kamo cuisine" have led to the creation of new duck dishes, celebrated at a tasting event attended by local stakeh...
Mar 21, 2024 Local News
Uniqlo’s Secondhand Sale: Tokyo & Fukuoka
Uniqlo has unveiled a plan to offer secondhand clothing for a limited period at their stores in Tokyo and Fukuoka. This endeavor repurposes Uniqlo’s collected items from past sprin...
Mar 15, 2024 Local News
JR Kyushu Bus Upgrades Crew Rest with Ohtani-Endorsed Bedding
JR Kyushu Bus announced on the 13th that it has introduced Nishikawa bedding products, favored by baseball star Shohei Ohtani, into its crew rest areas. In late February...
Mar 14, 2024 Local News
22-Year-Old Driver Crashes Van into Fukuoka Convenience Store
A light van crashed into a convenience store in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, on the afternoon of the 13th. The 22-year-old driver reportedly mistook the accelerator for the brake...
Mar 13, 2024 Local News
Godzilla Film’s Fighter Plane Sparks Fukuoka Exhibit Buzz
The "Godzilla - 1.0" film, recent winner of the Best Visual Effects Academy Award, has ignited significant interest with the display of the "Shinden" fighter jet in...
Mar 8, 2024 Local News
Warm Hearts, Warm Meals: Join Tipico’s Mission to Nourish Noto
In the wake of the January 1st earthquake that shook the Noto Peninsula, leaving many in precarious living conditions, Tipico, a quaint Italian bistro in Fukuoka, is stepping up to...
Jan 31, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka’s Beloved ‘Tenjin Jizo’ Vandalized Again
The 'Tenjin Jizo' statue in Fukuoka City, a symbol of traffic safety, has been damaged once more, with the back of its head broken. Discovered by a volunteer on...
