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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...
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Apr 7, 2023 Local News
Ito Lab+: Fukuoka’s Innovative Research & Development Center
A new research and development hub, complete with research facilities, shops, and rental apartments, has been established within walking distance of Kyushu University in the Nishi ...
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Mar 29, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Mall Trials Shorter Business Hours
Fukuoka City's large commercial facility, "Konoha Mall Hashimoto," announced on the 28th that it will introduce a trial "Business Hours Flex" program to shorten the operating hours...
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Feb 27, 2023 Local News
High School Student Arrested for Strangling Man to Death on Fukuoka Beach
A 17-year-old male high school student from Osaka was arrested on suspicion of strangling and killing a 26-year-old man on a beach in Fukuoka City. The victim's body was found with...
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Dec 15, 2022 Local News
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Uminonakamichi
The Ministry of the Environment announced that a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus was detected in a dead whooper swan at Uminonakamichi Seaside Park. On the 7th of this mont...
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Oct 20, 2022 Local News
New Campsite with Cafe and Farm Experiences
Since its opening in 2012, Kanatake no Sato Park has become a place where visitors can experience life in the fascinating "village" through barbecues, agricultural experiences, nat...
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Aug 1, 2022 Local News
Fukuoka City Marina Offers Next-Generation Biofuel for Fueling
A demonstration was held at Nishi Fukuoka Marina Marinoa in Fukuoka City's Nishi Ward in which next-generation biofuel derived from microorganisms is used as fuel for ships. Suseto...
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May 31, 2022 Local News
Mother And Daughter Fall Into The Sea In Fukuoka City’s Nishi Ward
On March 30, a mother and her daughter fell into the sea in Fukuoka City's Nishi Ward. According to the police, shortly after 5:00 p.m. on the 30th, a nearby resident called 110 t...
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May 23, 2022 Local News
Tsutaya to Open Bookstore on Kyushu University Ito Campus
Culture Convenience Club Co., the operator of the TSUTAYA bookstore chain, announced that it will open "Kyushu University Ito Tsutaya Bookstore" in the spring of 2023. The Kyushu U...
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Jun 17, 2021 Local News
Nishitetsu Provides Some Free Rides to Vaccination Venues
On June 11, Nishitetsu began providing free rides to the new coronavirus vaccination venue in the Ikiminami area in Nishi Ward of Fukuoka City, using its on-demand microbus ‘Noruto...