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Sep 14, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Tower’s Autumn Moon Light Up
A seasonal light up with the mid-autumn full moon (chushu-no meigetsu) can now be seen on the exterior of Fukuoka Tower. The program features maple leaves falling on the ground, si...
Sep 14, 2020 Local News
New Nine Storey Capsule Hotel Open in Hakata
The Nine Hours Hakata Station hotel opens on September 14. The capsule hotel group has 15 locations around Japan. Their second hotel in Fukuoka features a smart-check in the system...
Sep 10, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture Selected For Space Business Promotion
s of September 4, the central government designated Fukuoka Prefecture as one of the ‘Municipalities for Promoting Creation of Space Business.’ The program will support the develop...
Sep 7, 2020 Local News
Typhoon Leaves 46 Injured and Blackouts at over 300,000 Homes in Kyushu
Typhoon Haishen is gradually moving away from Kyushu; however, the region might still feel strong winds until later this evening. As of this morning, a record-high gust of 39.1 m/s...
Sep 7, 2020 Local News
Help Tiempo Continúe Through Crowdfunding
Facing financial difficulties brought on by the impact of the spread of the new coronavirus, NPO Tiempo Iberoamericano, a cultural center based in Fukuoka, has launched a crowdfund...
Sep 7, 2020 Local News
Canal City Theater Signs Contract with Tokyo Entertainment Company
Canal City Theater signed a ten-year contract with Sunrise Promotion Tokyo for exclusive rights to use the 1,144 seat hall. In July 2022, the Tokyo-based entertainment company will...
Sep 5, 2020 Local News
Typhoon Haishen Intensifies as it Approaches Kyushu – River Floods Expected
According to the latest information from the Japan Meteorological Agency (as of Saturday, Sep. 5, 20:45), Typhoon Haishen’s central air pressure now measures 920 hectopascals. At t...
Sep 4, 2020 Local News
Transportation Cancellations Announced for Fukuoka As Typhoon Nears
As powerful Typhoon Haishen approaches Kyushu, some transportation companies have announced service cancellations. Fukuoka City Subway will suspend operation on Sep. 7, between Me...
Sep 4, 2020 Local News
Extremely Strong Typhoon Heading Towards Fukuoka – Warnings Issued
Typhoon Haishen is expected to hit northern Kyushu between Sep 6 to 7. The powerful typhoon, which is now moving over Japan’s southern sea, continues to intensify in power. Officia...
Sep 4, 2020 Local News
Kurume Companies Win 2020 World Label Competition with Sake Bottle Label
Kurume-based printing company Maru-shin and sake brewery Wakatakeya took home the Best of the Best award in the combination printing category at the 31st World Label Competition in...