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Aug 14, 2019 Local News
JR Kyushu to Partner with International Hotel for New Luxury Hotel in Kyushu
JR Kyushu revealed plans to invite international luxury hotels to Kyushu. Four companies including Marriott International, InterContinental Hotel Group, and two other hotel brands ...
Aug 14, 2019 Local News
Umakacchan-flavored Menbei and Other Collaborative Products Coming Soon
House Foods Group Inc., the manufacturer of Umakacchan, the popular instant noodles in Kyushu, announced special limited-time projects to celebrate Umakacchan’s 40th anniversary. I...
Aug 14, 2019 Local News
New Frozen Ice Cream Sweet From Nagasaki
A rice-product retailer in Nagasaki Prefecture, Mind Bank, developed a product to make ice cream-like rice balls. The product, Yureimai (yurei = ghost / yu = great, rei = cold) was...
Aug 13, 2019 Local News
Kirby Cafe Debuts At Canal City Hakata
The first Kirby Cafe in Kyushu has opened at Canal City Hakata on August 8. The limited shop of Kirby, a long-loved character of Nintendo video games, offers...
Aug 13, 2019 Local News
New Sweet Stores Open in Fukuoka Airport
A new set of shops and food stands specializing in sweets opened on the second floor of Fukuoka Airport’s Domestic Terminal on August 7. The refurbished section of the airport feat...
Aug 9, 2019 Local News
Fukuoka Financial Group to Launch Online Bank
Fukuoka Financial Group, Inc. announced the launch of an online bank, "Minna no Ginko", in fiscal year 2020. The company aims to expand its client base through operating a virtual ...
Aug 7, 2019 Local News
Redevelopment of the Old Daimyo Elementary School Begins
On Jul. 8, redevelopment of the Old Daimyo Elementary School near Tenjin began as a key component of the City’s Tenjin Big Bang project. A new special purpose company...
Aug 7, 2019 Local News
Line Fukuoka Takes First Place in Randstad Employer Brand Research Survey for Fukuoka
In an online survey conducted by the Japanese subsidiary of the Dutch human resource consulting firm Randstad with residents of Fukuoka and Saga prefectures...
Aug 7, 2019 Local News
Fukuoka Financial Group Enter General Trade Sector
IBank, a group company of the Fukuoka Financial Group, Inc. announced its entrance into general trade business in the Kyushu area. The company will curate quality crafts, food prod...
Aug 5, 2019 Local News
Praliva Shopping Mall Opened on July 26 in Nishijin
A new shopping mall, Praliva, opened in the Nishijin area of Fukuoka City on July 26. Located on the former El Mall Praliva site, the shopping center opened on the B2 to 4th floors...