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Jun 16, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka to Welcome New Itochu Logistics Hub
Itochu Corporation is planning to build a logistics center in the Higashi Ward of Fukuoka City, marking its first facility in the Kyushu region. The center, expected to start const...
Jun 16, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Court Asks to Curb Rainbow Symbols in Same-Sex Case
During a court case on same-sex marriage, a situation deemed "unconstitutional" by the Fukuoka District Court, it has been revealed that the court asked plaintiffs and their suppor...
Jun 16, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka City’s ‘Art Fireworks’ Show Returns After Five Years
Fukuoka City is preparing to revive its large-scale "Art Fireworks" event after a five-year break. The show, featuring fireworks launched in time with music, drew more than 10,000 ...
Jun 16, 2023 Local News
Tragedy Strikes at Fukuoka Construction Site
On the afternoon of the 15th, a tragic incident unfolded at a construction site in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City, where a male worker was buried in earth and debris. Although he was d...
Jun 16, 2023 Local News
Nishitetsu Plans First Bus Fare Hike in 25 Years
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., has revealed plans to hike bus fares in the Fukuoka and Kitakyushu areas. From January next year, the base fare will rise from 170 yen to 210 yen. This i...
Jun 15, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka’s Part-Time Wages Rise for 18th Consecutive Month
Recruit, on June 14, reported a continuous rise in part-time wages in Fukuoka Prefecture, marking the 18th month of uninterrupted year-on-year growth. The average hourly wage in Ma...
Jun 15, 2023 Local News
Nokonoshima Hosts Fukuoka’s First Beach Opening
On the island of Nokonoshima, located off the coast of Fukuoka city, the earliest beach opening in the prefecture took place amidst the sounds of cheerful children playing and spla...
Jun 15, 2023 Local News
Regulatory Body Checks Baumkuchen’s ‘Miracle’ Dog Supplement
A Fukuoka-based company known for producing and selling pet supplements, known as "Baumkuchen," has been instructed by the Consumer Affairs Agency to disclose its violation of regu...
Jun 14, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Eyes Skate Park to Boost Youth Appeal
Discussions are underway for the establishment of a new skateboarding facility and event space near "Boat Race Fukuoka" in Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City. The intent is to attract more fa...
Jun 14, 2023 Local News
Vintage Japanese Sports Cars Theft Ring Busted
Four men are now in custody, suspected of swiping two classic Japanese sports cars. These iconic vehicles, instantly recognizable by their round headlights and angular, fiery red b...