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Jul 5, 2018 Local News
Heavy Rainfall Advisories Issued for Fukuoka Area
Typhoon No. 7 with its warm and very moist air continues to cause very heavy rainfall in eastern and Western Japan. The heavy rains are expected to continue until July 8th. Advisor...
Jul 5, 2018 Local News
Fukuoka City Increases Funding for Benches
Fukuoka City has put more funding into their Bench Project. This initiative was established last year with the aim of increasing the number of benches in the city. The local govern...
Jul 5, 2018 Local News
New Itoshima Seaside Bus Route Test
Test runs for the new Futamigaura bus route began on July 1. The test runs will be held between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays until September 30. The new bus ro...
Jul 4, 2018 Local News
Hidden Christian Sites in Nagasaki and Kumamoto Officially Registered to UNESCO
The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO announced the registration of the Hidden Christian Sites in Nagasaki and Kumamoto as World Heritage Sites. A dozen of locations related to th...
Jul 3, 2018 Local News
Merchari Bike Rental Service to Set Up at 130 Locations Across Fukuoka City
Fukuoka City has begun a trial to asses whether or not bicycle rental services can help reduce the number of bicycles left neglected on the streets. The experiment will be run with...
Jul 3, 2018 Local News
The Bank of Fukuoka Enters into Agreement with Four Overseas Banks
The Bank of Fukuoka has announced that they have entered into working agreements with four overseas banks. The business partnerships will see the Bank of Fukuoka, Banco de Oro (Phi...
Jul 2, 2018 Local News
Seven Stars in Kyushu Kinsei Cafe and Store
Kinsei Lounge, the exclusive Seven Stars in Kyushu luxury train passenger lounge located inside Hakata Station, will be open to the public for a limited time as a cafe and store. T...
Jul 2, 2018 Local News
Typhoon No. 7 Approaching Kyushu
Typhoon Prapiroon (Typhoon Number 7) continues to move north and away from Okinawa, heading towards Kyushu. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, typhoon no. 7 will continu...
Jul 2, 2018 Local News
Leo Mineiro Arrives in Fukuoka
Brazilian forward Leo Mineiro has finally arrived in Fukuoka ready to join Avispa in their efforts to return to the Japanese top league. The signing of Mineiro, who scored 21 goals...
Jun 29, 2018 Local News
Special Dinner with Wolfgang Zwiener
Wolfgang Zwiener, founder of Wolfgang's Steakhouse, is visiting Japan this summer, and fans of his steakhouses can share a meal with him. Mr. Zwiener will host special dinner parti...