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Jul 26, 2023 Local News
Shared Taxis Connect Fukuoka and Kita-Kyushu Airport
Starting August 1, Fukuoka Prefecture is launching a pilot project to operate shared taxis for passengers of the "Fukuoka-Kita-Kyushu Limousine Bus", which connects Tenjin Express ...
Jul 26, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka’s Ogori City Sees Major Logistics Development
Real estate firms Fukuoka Jisho and CRE announced on July 25 that they are jointly developing a rental logistics facility named "Logi City Ogori" (tentative name) in Ogori City, Fu...
Jul 26, 2023 Local News
Kyushu University Achieves First in Superconducting Motor Technology
As global aviation industries rally for a decarbonized future, advancements in electric aircraft development are being made to replace traditional jet engines. A research group at ...
Jul 25, 2023 Local News
Kyushu Bureau Fights Truck Driver Shortage with G-Men
In anticipation of the "2024 problem," an expected significant shortfall of truck drivers, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) in Japan has establish...
Jul 25, 2023 Local News
Kurume Mayor: Free Housing and Mental Care for Flood Victims
The Mayor of Kurume City, Haraguchi, has disclosed that the unprecedented heavy rain has affected approximately 3,700 buildings with flood damage. In a press conference held on Jul...
Jul 24, 2023 Local News
Diaper Delivery and More: Fukuoka Supports Young Families
Starting next month, the city of Fukuoka will initiate a new program which will deliver monthly supplies such as diapers to families with children up to two years old. This novel i...
Jul 24, 2023 Local News
SoftBank Hawks Lose 11th Straight, a First in 54 Years
The SoftBank Hawks, a professional baseball team, suffered a dramatic loss to the Lotte Marines in an extended 10-inning game on July 23rd, marking their 11th consecutive defeat. T...
Jul 20, 2023 Local News
Night Sky Magic: Drone Show at Fukuoka Ichiba
Catch the grand finale of the spectacular drone show brought to you by Drone Show Japan Corporation at Fukuoka Ichiba! As part of the World Aquatics Championships Fukuoka 2023...
Jul 14, 2023 Local News
World Aquatics Championships 2023: A Long-Awaited Return to Fukuoka
Today, July 14th, marks the opening of the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, inaugurated by Prince Akishino and his wife. The event is expected to attract approximately...
Jul 14, 2023 Local News
Alpen Set to Open Mega Store in Fukuoka, Amplifying Urban Presence
Alpen, a major sports retailer, has announced that it will open its second flagship store in Fukuoka City on September 15, following the success of its first flagship store in Toky...