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Aug 16, 2017 Local News
Issues Surrounding Japanese Language School Inspections
Nishinippon Shimbun wanted to clarify what kind of administrative guidance has been offered and how frequently it is being offered, so they asked to see the Fukuoka Immigration Bur...
Aug 11, 2017 Local News
Shared office space to open in Fukuoka Parco
On August 9, Fukuoka Parco announced they will change 32 stores (15% of their total) in their main building and annex. The refurbishment, which will be the biggest change since...
Aug 11, 2017 Local News
Softbank Pitcher Van Den Hurk Secures Tenth Win Of The Season
On August 9, Fukuoka Softbank Hawks' pitcher Rick van den Hurk gave up only five hits and two runs in a seven inning outing against the Chiba Lotte Marines for...
Aug 11, 2017 Local News
Hard Rock Cafe & Niwaka Mask T-shirt
Now - for a limited time - t-shirts featuring both the Hard Rock Cafe Fukuoka logo and the niwaka mask image (front and back of shirt) are on sale at the...
Aug 4, 2017 Local News
Taxi Fares Rise in the Fukuoka Urban Area for the First Time in a Decade
Approximately 6,200 taxis operating in 7 cities and 8 towns across the Fukuoka urban area raised their rates. Small and medium-sized vehicles are to be integrated into...
Aug 3, 2017 Local News
Language Schools Facing Serious Problems
Last February it was revealed that playing cards and gambling had become a serious issue in class at a vocational college in Fukuoka, which international students attend. The situa...
Aug 2, 2017 Local News
Tax Revenue at an All Time High in Fukuoka City
Fukuoka City revealed that tax revenue for the 2016 fiscal year reached a record high, having risen for a fourth consecutive year. Revenue generated in...
Aug 2, 2017 Local News
Fukuoka City Develops Largest Wireless Communication Network In Japan
Fukuoka City is utilizing the latest technology available to establish a wireless network called "LoRaWAN" by the end of September this year. Compared to existing...
Aug 2, 2017 Local News
Local Produce on Sale to Support Relief Efforts in Asakura and Toho
Torrential downpours from last month caused severe damage throughout Asakura City and Toho Village. Local fruit and produce from these areas will be on sale outside Fukuoka City Ha...
Jul 24, 2017 Local News
Family Subway Ticket Available for ¥1,000
A one-day family train ticket that can be used on all Fukuoka City subway lines is available for just ¥1,000. The offer is aimed at families with...
