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Sep 5, 2023 Local News
Big Motor in Hot Water for Killing Street Trees
The city of Koga has revealed that soil samples taken from the front of a Big Motor used-car dealership contained a significantly higher concentration of weedkiller compared to nea...
Sep 5, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka’s Iconic Cinema Set for Demolition
The Fukuoka Nakasu Taiyo Movie Theater, a historic cinema in the heart of Fukuoka City, will be demolished by the end of March next year due to its aging structure. Established in ...
Sep 4, 2023 Local News
E.Sun Bank Sets Sights on Fukuoka for Asian Expansion
Taiwan's E.Sun Bank has opened a branch in Fukuoka, Japan, with the aim of strengthening business ties between Taiwan and Kyushu. The move comes as...
Sep 4, 2023 Local News
Kitakyushu Rolls Out Free Public Transport Days
Kitakyushu City recently held a "Public Transport Free Day," allowing complimentary rides on all its public transport networks to boost ridership. The initiative was well-received....
Sep 1, 2023 Local News
Avispa Fukuoka Reaches Emperor’s Cup Semis
In the quarter-finals of the Emperor's Cup, Japan's premier soccer championship, Avispa Fukuoka defeated Shonan Bellmare with a 3-1 win on the 30th. This marks the first time Avisp...
Sep 1, 2023 Local News
FFG Unveils Startup Hub in Fukuoka
Fukuoka Financial Group (FFG) has opened a new facility called "GROWTH I" in Fukuoka City to support startups. The hub offers shared office spaces and will host events aimed at net...
Sep 1, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Takes on Raccoon Invasion
Fukuoka Prefecture has initiated a plan to tackle the growing problem of raccoons, an invasive species with strong reproductive capabilities that is causing severe damage to local ...
Sep 1, 2023 Local News
Monkey Alert: Onojo City Ups Patrols
On the evening of August 31, a man in his 70s was lightly injured after being scratched by a monkey near his home in a residential area of Onojo City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Police re...
Sep 1, 2023 Local News
Stairway to Harmony: New Interactive Installation at Nishitetsu Fukuoka
On September 1, the northern exit of Nishitetsu Fukuoka Station will feature a unique musical installation—a "giant keyboard instrument" built into the staircase. As people step up...
Aug 31, 2023 Local News
Kyushu Electric, Saibu Gas Hike Rates
Kyushu Electric Power and Saibu Gas announced rate hikes for October due to a reduction in government subsidies. For standard households, the electric bill will increase...
