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Jun 16, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka City’s ‘Art Fireworks’ Show Returns After Five Years
Fukuoka City is preparing to revive its large-scale "Art Fireworks" event after a five-year break. The show, featuring fireworks launched in time with music, drew more than 10,000 ...
Jun 16, 2023 Local News
Tragedy Strikes at Fukuoka Construction Site
On the afternoon of the 15th, a tragic incident unfolded at a construction site in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City, where a male worker was buried in earth and debris. Although he was d...
Jun 15, 2023 Local News
Nokonoshima Hosts Fukuoka’s First Beach Opening
On the island of Nokonoshima, located off the coast of Fukuoka city, the earliest beach opening in the prefecture took place amidst the sounds of cheerful children playing and spla...
Jun 14, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Eyes Skate Park to Boost Youth Appeal
Discussions are underway for the establishment of a new skateboarding facility and event space near "Boat Race Fukuoka" in Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City. The intent is to attract more fa...
Jun 13, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Office Vacancy Rates Decline Amidst Construction Boom
The Hakata FD Business Center, located in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, which was completed in February, saw a decrease in office vacancy rates for the second consecutive month in May...
Jun 12, 2023 Local News
Swim Championship Volunteer Training Begins in Fukuoka City
Training for volunteers who will assist in the operation of the World Aquatics Championships and World Aquatics Masters Championships has commenced at a gymnasium in Fukuoka City. ...
Jun 9, 2023 Local News
Self-Consignment Solar Power: Fukuoka’s Leap Towards Decarbonization
The Tenjin Business Center Building, a large office building that opened in 2021 in the heart of Fukuoka City, is making strides in its mission towards decarbonization by harnessin...
Jun 7, 2023 Local News
Japan’s Rugby Pros Get New Fukuoka Home
Fukuoka City has become home to "Japan Base," the first dedicated training facility for the Japanese national rugby team. A grand opening ceremony was held at the new base to comme...
Jun 7, 2023 Local News
New Pilot Program Brings Flexible Childcare to Fukuoka City
Fukuoka City is set to launch a pilot program that allows parents to enroll their children in childcare facilities for one to two days per week, regardless of whether or not they a...
Jun 6, 2023 Local News
Nagahama’s Food Scene Returns: Six Stalls Kickstart Revival
In Fukuoka City's Nagahama district, where the number of food stalls had been on the decline, the evening of June 5 saw a revival with six new stalls...