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Dec 7, 2017 Local News
Fukuoka City Mayor Shares Proposals for a New Urban Ropeway
Fukuoka City Mayor Soichiro Takashima gave a talk on Dec. 5, during which he clarified the local government's proposal for a ropeway to connect JR Hakata Station to the waterfront ...
Dec 4, 2017 Local News
More Luxury Brands in Hakata Hankyu
Hakata Hankyu completed large scale renovations on its first and third floors. The women's clothing section has been slightly reduced, but there was an increase in the presence of....
Nov 2, 2017 Local News
Hakata-ori Anniversary Logo Completed
Next year will mark the 777th anniversary of Hakata-ori, a traditional textile that has become almost synonymous with...
Oct 24, 2017 Local News
Montan Hakata Opens for Short and Long Term Stays
A 30 year-old residential block near Hakata Station has been turned into a site offering accommodation for short term visitors and long term tenants. Extensive refurbishments to...
Jul 21, 2017 Local News
All Night Movies at T-Joy Hakata
In what is becoming an annual event, T-Joy Hakata will screen movies right through to morning this summer! The cinema will be open all night from...
Jul 5, 2017 Local News
Call Center to Open in Riverain
A call center run by Japanet Holdings is set to open in October on the fourth floor of Hakata Riverain Mall by Takashimaya. The move comes as...
Jun 29, 2017 Local News
Huge Art Installment Outside New Hostel in Fukuoka
WeBase Hakata is set to open on July 14 as one of the biggest hostels in Kyushu. The 9-storey building will have 164 beds and offers reasonable...
Jun 26, 2014 Local News
Tom Cruise Greets Fukuoka in Yamakasa Wear
Mega-movie star Tom Cruise delighted fans in Fukuoka with a 20 minute appearance in front of JR Hakata Station today. He was in town to promote his new film, “All You Need is Kill”...
