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Sep 20, 2019 Local News
Official Gundam Store to Open in Fukuoka
Bandai will open a new store called Gundam Base Fukuoka in Canal City Hakata on November 30. This will be the second official Mobile Suit Gundam store to open in Japan, following t...
Sep 20, 2019 Local News
Local Business Reward Physical Activity Tracked by App
In an effort to promote a healthier lifestyle to its residents, Fukuoka City has begun a test project in collaboration with "Fukuoka Sanpo," a pedometer application developed by Ni...
Sep 20, 2019 Local News
90% of Fukuoka Centenarians Are Women
According to an announcement by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the number of people 100 years of age or above exceeded 70,000 for the first time in Japan, including 9,7...
Sep 20, 2019 Local News
Typhoon 17 Approaches Kyushu – Rugby Fanzone Closed Sat & Sun
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, Typhoon No. 17 (Tapah) is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to most of Japan over the three-day weekend. The typhoon is ex...
Sep 18, 2019 Local News
Condominium Sales Up in Kyushu
Sales of apartments in the Kyushu area between January and June 2019 increased by 12% compared to the same period in the previous year. According to a research by a Fukuoka-based c...
Sep 16, 2019 Local News
Number of Foreigners Entering Kyushu Decreasing
According to an announcement by the Kyushu District Transportation Bureau, the number of foreigners who entered Japan via Kyushu between January to June 2019 decreased by 5.9% comp...
Sep 16, 2019 Local News
Fukuoka Retains Number Two Ranking Amongst Urban Centers
The Mori Memorial Foundation’s Institute for Urban Development released a ranking of urban cities in Japan for 2019 and Fukuoka again secured second place. The project analyzed sev...
Sep 13, 2019 Local News
The Canadians Are Coming!
On Sep 26, Canada takes on Italy in Rugby World Cup 2019 action here in Fukuoka! Join fellow Canadian rugby fans for a pre-match lunch! Special guests include Ian Burney, Ambassado...
Sep 13, 2019 Local News
Kokura Castle Illuminated to Welcome Welsh Rugby Union Team
A special light-up event began at Kokura Castle to welcome the Welsh Rugby Union Team. The team, with its nickname "Red Dragons," is one of the top squads in the sport. A ceremony ...
Sep 13, 2019 Local News
Fukuoka’s Mayor Visits World’s Oldest Woman
Fukuoka City Mayor Soichiro Takashima visited the world's oldest woman, who lives in Fukuoka. He visited her in advance of the upcoming Respect for the Aged Day (Sep. 16) in Japan....