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Nov 18, 2020 Local News
Excessive Water Plants Create Problems inside Ohori Park
An increased amount of aquatic plants are risking the lives of other creatures inside Ohori Park. According to the park’s administration office, new plants began to cover water fro...
Nov 17, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Softbank Hawks Advance to the Nippon Series
Softbank Hawks advance to the Japan Series for the fourth straight year! During the game on Nov. 15 at Paypay Dome, the team came from behind to defeat the Lotte Marines by...
Nov 17, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Sake and Shochu App Debuts
A new app dedicated to Fukuoka-produced sake and shochu debuted on Nov. 6. Users can conveniently access information on participating sake and shochu-serving restaurants, get disco...
Nov 16, 2020 Local News
Redevelopment Plans for Fukuoka Building Updated
Nishitetsu announced updated plans for the redevelopment of the former Fukuoka Building and neighboring buildings. The project was adjusted to reflect the possibility of developing...
Nov 16, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Tower Christmas Lightup
Christmas illuminations began on the exterior of Fukuoka Tower on November 13. Motives of snowflakes, ribbons, and other Christmas items wrap the tower as if it is a massive box of...
Nov 16, 2020 Local News
Nishitetsu Cruise Discontinues Operation of Mariera Cruises Permanently
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd., announced on November 12 that it would permanently end the operation of Mariera on January 1, 2021. The cruise ship had welcomed approximately 1.3 ...
Nov 13, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Airport Reports Huge Deficit
On November 11, Fukuoka International Airport Co., Ltd. announced a fiscal deficit of ¥11.7 billion during the April-September term of 2020. Under the impact of the new coronavirus...
Nov 13, 2020 Local News
Japanet to Relocate Some Functions from Tokyo to Tenjin
Japanet Holdings Co., Ltd., one of Japan's largest direct shopping companies, plans to relocate some of its core functions to Fukuoka. The Nagasaki-based company currently runs the...
Nov 13, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka City To subsidize PCR Tests For Medical Workers
Fukuoka City prepares to accelerate PCR testing amongst local medical and elderly care workers ahead of the influenza season's arrival. It recently started seeking a special operat...
Nov 12, 2020 Local News
Real Estate Company Exits Inbound Condominium Accommodation Market
Fukuoka-based real estate company, Business One Holdings Co., Ltd. announced an intention to cease its minpaku accommodation business, citing the impact of the new coronavirus spre...