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Oct 6, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka’s First PCR and Antigen Test Kit Vending Machines
The first two vending machines selling COVID-19 antigen test kits and PCR screening kits in Fukuoka Prefecture have been introduced in Dazaifu City and Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City. ...
Oct 5, 2021 Local News
Nishitetsu Introduces More E-vehicles
Nishi-Nippon Railroad (Nishitetsu) and Sumitomo Corporation will run a social test on electric buses. A Taiwanese-developed vehicle with a battery offering 150 kilometers without r...
Oct 1, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka City Fishery Premium Coupons On Sale
Fukuoka City began selling premium coupons on behalf of the local fishery association. A book of coupons worth ¥12,000 is being sold for ¥10,000 at Meinohama, Karatomari, and three...
Oct 1, 2021 Local News
Prices Of Fugu Down at First Auction of the Year
The first auction of globefish for the 2021-2022 season was held on Sep. 27 at a market in Shimonoseki City. The fish, known as fugu, is often served at high-end restaurants. Howev...
Sep 29, 2021 Local News
Post COVID discounts and promotion in Fukuoka
Commercial facilities, travel agencies, and more businesses in Kyushu are announcing special offers for COVID-19 vaccinated customers. Shops inside Aeon Mall Fukuoka offer discount...
Sep 27, 2021 Local News
Craft Sake Brewery Opens in Yakuin
Two young sake brewers opened their brewery and bar near the Yakuin Station in Fukuoka City. Librom Craft Sake Brewery owners are 28 years old and share a dream to produce their sa...
Sep 24, 2021 Local News
Ten street lamps installed in Hakata Old Town
Ten lanterns were introduced to Hakata Old Town to add to the charms of the district. The 50-centimeter high wooden lantern was designed with the concept of kazari yamakasa decorat...
Sep 16, 2021 Local News
Huge Gundam Statue To Be Erected at Fukuoka Shopping Mall
A life-size Gundam will be erected in Fukuoka City in the spring of 2022! The massive statue of v Gundam (aka. Nu Gundam) will be positioned in front of Mitsui Shopping Park Lalapo...
Sep 16, 2021 Local News
Ms. Kane Tanaka of Fukuoka City, Celebrated As World’s Oldest Living Person
At 118 years old, Ms. Kane Tanaka of Fukuoka City, is the world’s “Oldest Living Person” according to Guinness World Records. Earlier this week she was presented with a bouquet of ...
Sep 16, 2021 Local News
New AR Game Project For Canal City
Canal City Hakata will debut its first AR game project on September 21. The collaborative program with the popular quiz show, ‘Todaio’ (King of Tokyo University) unfolds across the...