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Aug 5, 2019 Local News
Hanabi Fantasia Fireworks Canceled for August 7 and Rescheduled for Thursday, August 8
Due to the approaching typhoon #8 STS 1908 (Francisco), the Hanabi Fantasia Fukuoka 2019 event scheduled for August 7 has been canceled. Instead, the event will take place on Augus...
Jun 17, 2019 Local News
Yoshimoto Kogyo to Open New Theater
On June 10, Yoshimoto Kogyo announced plans to open a new 500-seat theater in Fukuoka City. The E Zo Fukuoka entertainment facility will be located inside the Fukuoka Yafuoku! Dome...
Jun 17, 2019 Local News
The Ghibli Expo in Fukuoka Sets Attendance Record
The Ghibli Expo: From Nausicaä to Marnie at Fukuoka City Museum has attracted 300,000 visitors, marking a record high since the museum opened in 1990. A ceremony was held on June 1...
May 23, 2019 Local News
Up to 50% Off on Stays at Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk – Book Now!
In celebration of the Hilton Hotels’ 100th anniversary on May 31, 2019, Hilton Hotels are offering a 100-hour, time-limited sale which began at 12 pm on May 20. Get up to 50% off y...
Apr 26, 2019 Local News
Fukuoka Tower Plans Special Illumination to Bring in Reiwa
Fukuoka Tower will be wrapped in a special illumination named "Japan Illumination" to commemorate the end of Heisei Era and to celebrate the beginning of Reiwa Era. On Apr. 30 and ...
Mar 27, 2018 Local News
Baseball Player Munenori Kawasaki To Retire / 川崎宗則選手、退団発表
Popular infielder Munenori Kawasaki announced that he will leave the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and appears to be ready to retire from baseball. The 36-year old returned to the Hawks, ...