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Jan 21, 2020 Local News
Ohori Park Nominated as Future Site of Prefectural Museum of Art
A committee for selection of the reconstruction site of the Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art named...
Jan 14, 2020 Local News
Former Daimyo Elementary School Site Obtains Advantageous Designation
The ongoing redevelopment project at the site of former Daimyo Elementary School has been appointed as one of the nation's urban revival projects. The Ministry of Land, Infrastruct...
Jan 10, 2020 Local News
Hakata no Mori to be Renamed Best Denki Stadium
Naming rights for one of Fukuoka’s largest sports facilities was awarded to Best Denki, a Fukuoka-based electronics and appliance reseller. The current nickname, Level Five Stadium...
Jan 9, 2020 Local News
New Premium Taxi Service Cooperative Established in Fukuoka
Fukuoka Hire Service, a premium service taxi company within the Daito Group, has established...
Dec 20, 2019 Local News
Olympic Torch to Pass Through Fukuoka in May
Details about the Tokyo Olympic torch route have been released. Approximately 10,000 torchbearers will participate in the relay, which will start in Fukushima Prefecture on March 2...
Dec 20, 2019 Local News
Try Fuku-soba for Good Luck and Good Health!
Japanese enjoy soba at New Years because the thin and long noodles are thought to bring good luck while cutting them clears away troubles from the previous year. So why not enjoy a...
Dec 20, 2019 Local News
Fukuoka City’s Chuo Ward Named Most Comfortable Town in Japan
Chuo Ward of Fukuoka City placed first in a nationwide ranking of "most comfortable town to live." in a survey conducted by Daito Trust Construction Co. The study collected feedbac...
Dec 20, 2019 Local News
Nishi-nippon City Bank’s Landmark Building to be Redeveloped
It was announced that the head office of Nishi-nippon City Bank, located on a prime plot in front of JR Hakata Station, will be redeveloped. The building has been a landmark of the...
Dec 20, 2019 Local News
Discover Fukuoka by Bus with the Fukuoka City One-Day Pass
Save money and travel conveniently on any Nishitetsu local bus to all the sightseeing spots in the city for one whole day with the Fukuoka City One-day Pass (adult ¥900, child ¥450...
Dec 19, 2019 Local News
New AI Research Center to be Built Near Itoshima Campus
Fukuoka City is planning to develop a new residence-and-research area near the Ito Campus of Kyushu University. The goal...