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Nov 24, 2022 Local News
Fewer Farmers in Fukuoka
The number of farmers in Fukuoka City has decreased by fifteen percent to just 2,580 since 2020. According to the latest JA Fukuoka City booklet, the city still has 2,428 hectares ...
Nov 21, 2022 Local News
Soichiro Takashima Wins Fourth Term as Fukuoka Mayor
Soichiro Takashima, the incumbent, was elected for the fourth time, defeating two newcomers, including Mr. Tanaka, a former city councilor, whom the Constitutional Democratic Party...
Nov 17, 2022 Local News
Cruise Ships Returning to Port of Hakata
Following the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT) announcement to resume accepting international cruise ships into Japan, the Port of Hakata is expected...
Nov 16, 2022 Local News
1 Kilo Marijuana Bust in Fukuoka
A suspect in his 20s was arrested for possessing nearly 1 kg of dried marijuana for commercial purposes at his home. The suspect denies some of the charges. After receiving informa...
Nov 15, 2022 Local News
Goh X Gaggan / GohGan to Open inside 010 Building
On December 1, 2022, the "010 BUILDING," a complex facility that integrates food and entertainment, is scheduled to open in front of Canal City Hakata. Takeshi Fukuyama, owner-che...
Nov 11, 2022 Local News
Fukuoka Tries Stopping People Walking on Escalators
In Fukuoka, people usually line up on the left side of the escalator, leaving the right side empty for people in a hurry. However, this is a behavior that Fukuoka City Subway was n...
Nov 8, 2022 Local News
Early Voting Starts for Fukuoka City Mayoral Election
Advance voting is a system that allows voters who cannot vote on voting day due to work or travel to cast their ballot at a designated place in advance. The number of voters who us...
Nov 4, 2022 Local News
Tenjin Meiji-dori Terrace
Tenjin Meiji-dori Machizukuri Council [MDC] and We Love Tenjin Council [WLT], which promote urban development in the Tenjin area of Fukuoka City, will hold a trial event "Tenjin Me...
Nov 2, 2022 Local News
Immigration Bureau Collaborates with Fukuoka City NPOs
The Immigration Bureau and NPOs in Fukuoka City have decided to strengthen support for foreign residents' daily lives to create a society where it is easier for foreign residents t...
Nov 2, 2022 Local News
New Electric Scooter Share Service in Fukuoka
Shin Idemitsu launched a new electric scooter-sharing service on November 1 to reduce the burden on the environment, diversify means of transportation, and increase convenience. Cu...