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Oct 23, 2019 Local News
Aojiru Green Juice Beverage Truck Debuts
"Aojiru" cafe truck will debut operated by Asahi Ryokken Inc., the Fukuoka-based producer of aojiru green juice. The company developed unique beverages using its healthy green juic...
Oct 23, 2019 Local News
Uber Taxi Debuts in Fukuoka
Uber Taxi is now available in Fukuoka City and limited areas of Itoshima City. In collaboration with 12 local taxi companies, the first iteration of Uber Taxi in Kyushu...
Oct 21, 2019 Local News
New Bus Tour of Fukuoka Enters Yahuoku! Dome
Fukuoka Now was there to experience the first ride.This popular tourist attraction takes over-50,000 guests each year along several routes on its double-decker open-top bus. The ne...
Oct 21, 2019 Local News
Developer Sought for Site in Futamigaura
Fukuoka City is seeking a developer for the site of a former elementary school site in Nishi Ward. The 9,267 m2 land is located near Futamigaura Beach, one of the popular tourist s...
Oct 18, 2019 Local News
Sweden’s Paralympic team to train in Fukuoka
The national team of Sweden will hold a training camp in Fukuoka City ahead of the Tokyo Paralympic Games in 2020. Approximately 100 members including athletes and their coaches wi...
Oct 16, 2019 Local News
Tofuro-mae Station in Dazaifu City Gets Honorary Additional Name
Nishitetsu announced on October 10 assignment of an additional name to its Tofuro-Mae Station in Dazaifu City, marking the enthronement of the new Emperor of Japan. As the nearest ...
Oct 16, 2019 Local News
Guam-themed Kurume Kasuri Shown to Governor
Kimono producer Yoshimasa Takakura, visited Fukuoka Governor Hiroshi Ogawa on October 4 to show a Guam-themed kimono made of Kurume...
Oct 16, 2019 Local News
Merchari Records 136,000 Rides in September
A record-high 136,000 people used the Merchari bike rental service in Fukuoka City in September. The Tokyo-based operating company...
Oct 15, 2019 Local News
Peach Aviation to Offer Regular Fukuoka-Taipei Service
Low-cost carrier Peach Aviation will begin offering new regular flights between Fukuoka and Taipei on Nov. 25, marking the company’s first international route with service to and f...
Oct 15, 2019 Local News
Fukuoka Airport Implements Facial Recognition Scanners
Use of facial recognition gates for departing passengers began at Fukuoka Airport on October 8. Passengers who spent 90 days or less in Japan can use their IC-equipped passport at ...