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Jan 13, 2026 Local News
Fukuoka Lawmakers React to Possible Snap Lower House Election
Speculation over a possible snap dissolution of Japan’s House of Representatives in late January has unsettled lawmakers from Fukuoka...
Jan 9, 2026 Local News
Man Arrested for Abusing Librarian in Fukuoka
Police arrested a 61-year-old unemployed man on January 8 on suspicion of...
Jan 9, 2026 Local News
Man in His 20s Dies After Sparring Incident in Fukuoka
A man believed to be in his 20s was found unconscious in an apartment in Fukuoka City’s Higashi Ward on January 8 and later died, police said. Emergency services were called at aro...
Jan 9, 2026 Local News
JR Kyushu Adds More Express Stops for Kitakyushu Airport
JR Kyushu said it will increase the number of limited express trains stopping at...
Jan 8, 2026 Local News
Fukuoka Plans Display Facility for Genko Borui Ruins
Fukuoka City will build a display facility to preserve and present remains of the...
Jan 8, 2026 Local News
MrMax Ends Live Animal Sales
MrMax Holdings said it has ended the display and sale of live animals at all MrMax...
Jan 8, 2026 Local News
Takashima Calls 2026 Key Year, No Comment on 5th Term
Fukuoka Mayor Soichiro Takashima said 2026 would be a pivotal year for the Tenjin Big Bang...
Jan 6, 2026 Local News
“To Soar”: Governor Hattori Signals a Reset for Fukuoka in New Year Address
Fukuoka Governor Seitaro Hattori set out his goals for the year during a New Year press conference...
Jan 6, 2026 Local News
Avispa Fukuoka Dismisses Head Coach Over Compliance Violations
J1 League club Avispa Fukuoka announced it has terminated the contract of head coach...
Dec 19, 2025 Local News
T’way Air to Launch Fukuoka–Jeju Route
South Korean low-cost carrier T’way Air announced that it will launch a new route between Fukuoka and Jeju on...
