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Jul 26, 2016 Local News
Sakurajima Volcano Eruption
At 00:02 today (Jul. 26, Tue.), Sakurajima volcano erupted. The volcanic ash reached a height of around 5,000 m, the highest since the August 2013 eruption. The Japan Meteorologica...
Jul 22, 2016 Local News
Goldfish Illumination at Fukuoka Tower
Watch goldfish swim up Fukuoka Tower! This summer illumination features large goldfish (of three different kinds) gliding along the surface of this Fukuoka landmark...
Jul 20, 2016 Local News
Hakataekimae-dori Redevelopment Announced
On Jul. 19 (Tue.), Fukuoka City announced the redevelopment of Hakataekimae-dori. This project is part of the ongoing efforts to make the city more pedestrian-friendly, and it is h...
Jul 19, 2016 Local News
Rainy Season in Kyushu Ends
On Jul. 18 (Mon.), Japan Meteorological Agency announced the end of the rainy season as of Monday, July 18 for the Kyushu area. The end arrived one day earlier than average for...
Jul 7, 2016 Local News
Prefecture Launches Fukuoka Bousai Free Wi-fi
To improve disaster preparedness in public facilities, Fukuoka Prefecture has begun operating Fukuoka Bousai Free Wi-Fi, a public wireless LAN with emergency telephone service...
Jul 7, 2016 Local News
Woman Work Cafe Kitakyushu Opened
The Government of Japan, Fukuoka Prefecture and Kitakyushu City have teamed up to open Woman Work Cafe Kitakyushu on the 2nd floor of the AIM Building in Kitakyushu City. The cafe ...
Jul 4, 2016 Local News
Projection Mapping at Canal City
Canal City Hakata is tricking out its fountain show! From late November, the many customers who visit Canal City every year, including foreign tourists, can enjoy projection mappin...
Jun 21, 2016 Local News
Weather Warnings for Fukuoka
Fukuoka (and most of Kyushu) has been experiencing heavy rain, thunder and lightning on and off since Jun. 20 (Mon.). More heavy rain, storm (including lightning) and flood warning...
Jun 21, 2016 Local News
Fukuoka – 7th Most Liveable City in The World 2016 – Monocle 2016
Fukuoka ranks 7th most liveable city in Monocle’s annual Quality of Life Survey for 2016! After ranking 12th in 2015, Fukuoka City moved up five places!
Jun 20, 2016 Local News
Nishitetsu Line Souvenir Shop
From Jun. 1, 2016 to the end of April 2017, Nishitetsu Ensen Ekimiyage is open in Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station. This shop has three different sections...