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Jun 6, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Flourishes: 19 Firms Wooed in Three Years
In an effort to transform Fukuoka City into an international financial hub, the industry-academia-government organization "TEAM FUKUOKA"…
Jun 2, 2023 Local News
Hakata Gion Yamakasa Gears Up for Mask-Free Revival
Preparations have begun in Fukuoka City for the upcoming Yamakasa festival, which is expected to take place without mask requirements or other COVID-19 restrictions. On June 1st, 7...
Jun 1, 2023 Local News
Nishitetsu Launches Bio-Diesel Bus Trial Run
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co. unveiled on May 31 a bus that will run on the bio-diesel fuel "Susteo" for trial operations starting June 1.There was also a fueling demonstration where b...
May 31, 2023 Local News
Police Intensify Measures to Prevent Bicycle Accidents at Intersections
Police are conducting guidance and enforcement measures targeting bicycle users at intersections and other locations throughout the prefecture...
May 29, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Welcomes First Chinese Cruise Ship in Three Years
On the morning of the 28th, the cruise ship "Blue Dream Star," operated by a Chinese shipping company, made a port call at Hakata...
May 29, 2023 Local News
Rooftop Hoops: Fukuoka’s Unique Basketball Venue
Fukuoka City proudly unveiled its first outdoor basketball court within the Fukuoka metropolitan area, marking its inauguration with...
May 26, 2023 Local News
Online Access Surpasses 90% in Fukuoka City Administration
Fukuoka City, aiming to make its services more accessible to citizens, has been transitioning to digital platforms for administrative procedures...
May 26, 2023 Local News
Attempted Homicide in Fukuoka’s Quiet Residential Area?
In Fukuoka City's Nishi Ward, a man in his twenties reported a surprise stabbing incident while he was on his way to work on the morning...
May 25, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Feels the Aloha: Hawaiian Festival Makes Waves
Resuming direct flights between Fukuoka and Hawaii, a Hawaiian Festival featuring popular local food and goods opened at the Hakata Hankyu store in Fukuoka City. The festival inclu...
May 23, 2023 Local News
New JR Kyushu Station Opening Delayed to 2027
JR Kyushu, the Japanese rail company, has announced a two-year delay in the opening of a new station planned near the site of...
