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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...
Dec 17, 2019 Local News
Four Elephants from Myanmar to Join the Fukuoka Zoo
The city announced on December 12 that it would accept a male and three female Asian elephants as part of a collaborative...
Dec 17, 2019 Local News
Increase in American, European and Australian Tourists to Kyushu
Statistics from the Kyushu District Transport Bureau show the number of American, European, and Australian tourists...
Dec 17, 2019 Local News
University Students Develop Udon Dishes for Vietnam
A group of students at Kyushu Sangyo University is working on a project to develop udon noodles for the Vietnamese...
Dec 17, 2019 Local News
Nishitetsu to Build Logistics Center in Chicago
On December 12, Nishitetsu announced the construction of a new logistic center in Chicago. With an investment of over...
