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Nov 29, 2017 Local News
Fukuoka Trains & Subways to Stop for Ballistic Missile Drill on Dec. 1
As previously announced here on the Fukuoka Now website, Fukuoka City is planning a ballistic missile response drill on Dec. 1. In addition to the sounding of alarms...
Nov 29, 2017 Local News
Nov. 29 is Niku no Hi – Meat Day!
Nov. 29 is known as “niku no hi” or “Meat Day” in Japan. Niku means meat and is a play on the numbers 2 (“ni” in Japanese) and...
Nov 27, 2017 Local News
New Platform Doors Installed in Kyudai Gakkentoshi Station
On Nov. 21, JR Kyushu installed a new set of sliding doors on the platform of Kyudai Gakkentoshi Station (Chikuhi Line) in a bid to reduce the number of accidents and prevent the.....
Nov 27, 2017 Local News
Nishitetsu to Close Three of its Nursery Schools
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. (Nishitetsu) announced that they will withdraw their management services from three nursery schools that...
Nov 24, 2017 Local News
Shortage of Accomodation Facilities in Fukuoka for February 2018
The Fukuoka entrance exams for national, prefectural, and public universities are set to clash with the state exams for pharmacy, and a series of large concerts this coming Februar...
Nov 24, 2017 Local News
Christmas Taxis at Kushida Jinja
Taxi drivers dressed as Santa Claus participated in a ceremony at Kushida Jinja on Nov. 21 to pray for traffic safety and celebrate a set of Christmas-themed taxis hitting the road...
Nov 20, 2017 Local News
Luxury Hotel Chains Reportedly Interested in the Former Daimyo Elementary School Site
Fukuoka City held a briefing session on Nov. 10 for businesses interested in redeveloping the site of the former Daimyo Elementary School. The deadline for entries from the private...
Nov 16, 2017 Local News
Complaints Increasing About Private Lodging Rentals
There was a surge in complaints aimed at private residences accepting visitors and guests. This reflects a recent trend in the rising numbers of individuals and enterprises hiring ...
Nov 16, 2017 Local News
Dai-ichi Kotsu Taxi Pairs with Didi Chuxing for Chinese Taxi App
Fukuoka taxi service Daiichi Kotsu collaborated with Chinese ride-sharing giant Didi Chuxing to launch an app-based taxi hailing service for...
Nov 15, 2017 Local News
Taiwanese Cafe Opens in Fukuoka City
A well-known restaurant in Taiwan called Daisangen set up a new branch in Fukuoka City, serving delicious dimsum style dishes. The opening of the eatery in Solaria Plaza highlights...