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May 26, 2017 Local News
Governors Confirm Relief System For Earthquakes
The governors of the seven prefectures in Kyushu met with the governors of Okinawa and Yamaguchi in Ibusuki, Kagoshima on May 23 for the Kyushu Region Prefectural Governors Assembl...
May 26, 2017 Local News
Area Expanded For Bicycle Parking Regulations
Beginning Thursday, June 1, bicycle and motorcycle parking will be prohibited in the vicinity of the Tenjin Minami subway station, including Nishi-nakasu and Haruyoshi in Chuo-ku. ...
May 23, 2017 Local News
Canadian Fukuoka Resident Wins City Drone Video Contest
Congratulations to Nigel Paquin, a Canadian resident of Fukuoka. At the "World Drone Startup Meet Festival Fukuoka” held in Fukuoka City today (May 23, 2017), his video "Hidden Par...
Apr 27, 2017 Local News
Fukuoka City Disseminating News Through Line App
Fukuoka City has started a trial system that will allow residents to keep up to date with news about local services through the free app LINE. Add the official Fukuoka City account...
Apr 21, 2017 Local News
AI Jyanken Bot In Tenjin Chikagai Almost Always Wins
An automated jyanken (rock, paper, scissors) machine, which utilizes image authentication technology, has been installed in Rakuten Mobile, Tenjin Chikagai. Operational until May 7...
Apr 17, 2017 Local News
Kyushu National Museum Starts Evening Events
The Kyushu National Museum (Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture) will now stay open until 8 pm on Fridays and Saturdays from April 28, in an effort to promote international and domest...
Apr 17, 2017 Local News
Aso Boy to return to operation in Aso Area
JR Kyushu’s Aso Boy limited express will be back in action from this July. Featuring an interior that includes parent child friendly seats, a kids play area and a cafe, this unique...
Apr 14, 2017 Local News
Yayoi No Kaze Park Opens
The Yoshitake Takagi historical site has been home to Yayoi period remains dating back over 2,00 years. Among the remains include discoveries such as the oldest king’s tomb that ha...
Mar 2, 2017 Local News
Six New Yatai Applications Revoked
Fukuoka City has decided to rescind the successful applications for six new yatai food stalls slated to go into operation in the Tenjin area on April 1 due to misconduct that was u...
Feb 2, 2017 Local News
Fukuoka City Gymnasium to Open Autumn 2018
The construction for the Fukuoka City Gymnasium in Island City, Higashi-ku started on Feb. 1. It is planned to open in autumn 2018. It will be the largest arena in Western Japan an...