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Apr 7, 2023 Local News
100-Yen Breakfast Initiative Supports Students
As the nation faces increasing levels of inflation, Fukuoka Institute of Technology in Fukuoka City has launched an initiative to provide students with affordable breakfast options...
Apr 7, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City Tower Opens Doors
The "Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City Tower," a core facility housing offices and hotels in the Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City complex built by Sekisui House and Nishi-Nippon Railroad in Ten...
Apr 6, 2023 Local News
Fighting Crime: Fukuoka’s New High-Priority Task Force
In response to an uptick in crime in Fukuoka City, the Fukuoka Prefectural Police Headquarters has established a new 33-member "Special Task Force." The team will focus on strength...
Apr 4, 2023 Local News
Nearly Half of New Fukuoka City Employees Female
Fukuoka City Hall held a ceremony for the newly hired employees as the new fiscal year began. The ceremony took place on April 3rd at the Fukuoka Civic Hall, where 332 new employee...
Mar 31, 2023 Local News
Urban Escape: Aburayama Fukuoka Unveils New Attractions
Just a 30-minute journey from the city, nature is calling you back with the transformation of Aburayama Fukuoka on April 27. Aburayama Shimin no Mori and Aburayama Farm will unite,...
Mar 31, 2023 Local News
Cruise Ships Return to Fukuoka, Boosting Hopes for Tourism
On March 30, Hakata Port in Fukuoka City welcomed an international cruise ship, marking a resurgence in port calls after more than three years, as the industry had been brought to ...
Mar 30, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka City Slashes Convenience Store Document Fees
Mayor Takashima announced at a press conference on the 29th that the convenience store service fee, which currently stands at 100 yen, will be reduced to 10 yen for one year starti...
Mar 30, 2023 Local News
Ovision Ice Arena: Fukuoka’s Skating Revival
The newly renovated Fukuoka City skating rink, "Ovision Ice Arena Fukuoka," has been unveiled to the press. The "Ovision Ice Arena Fukuoka" underwent renovations after the "Papio I...
Mar 30, 2023 Local News
Inaugural Fukuoka Art Award Ceremony Held
The first-ever Fukuoka Art Award ceremony was held, honoring artists active in Fukuoka City and expected to make further leaps in their careers. The award ceremony, held at the Fuk...
Mar 30, 2023 Local News
Unwanted Clothes Exchanged for Shopping Vouchers
Two commercial facilities in Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, have launched an "Ecoff" recycling campaign, offering shopping vouchers in exchange for unwanted clothing in line with...