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Nov 27, 2015 Local News
Fukuoka City Bulletin December 2015
Selected news topics by Fukuoka Now from Fukuoka’s Shisei Dayori.
Nov 27, 2015 Local News
Hotel Construction Booming in Hakata
Hakata is experiencing a hotel construction boom. According to a hotel industry representative, occupancy rates have recovered after dropping from 70% to almost...
Nov 26, 2015 Local News
City Proposes Tunnel to Improve Access to Airport
On Nov. 19, Fukuoka City announced plans to include a tunnel in its Urban Expressway extension that will provide direct access to the airport. The tunnel will travel under...
Nov 20, 2015 Local News
Bills (Australia) to Open in Suijo Park Fukuoka
Under the umbrella of the Tenjin Big Bang Project, Nishi-nippon Railroad Co. is building a new two-story leisure facility in Suijo Park that is slated to open in
Nov 19, 2015 Local News
Thai Government to Shut Down Fukuoka Offices
The government of Thailand has announced that it will close its Fukuoka offices by the end of the year as part of...
Nov 18, 2015 Local News
Prolific Bike Thief Caught in Sawara Ward
Police in Sawara Ward have arrested 52-year old Yuji Kawakami, a part-time worker residing in Hoshiguma 5-chome (Sawara Ward), for alleged bicycle theft. Upon searching his home, t...
Nov 11, 2015 Local News
Hawks’ Matsuda Also Eyeing Jump to Majors
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks third baseman Nobuhiro Matsuda has announced he will elect free agency with an eye on making the jump to the major leagues. The 32-year old slashed...
Nov 9, 2015 Local News
New Lexus SUVs Begin Roll-Off at Toyota Kyushu
On Nov. 4, Toyota Motor Kyushu held a roll-off ceremony for the recently revamped Lexus RX sport utility vehicle at its...
Nov 5, 2015 Local News
Progress Slow on Efforts to Reduce Taxis in Kyushu
On Nov. 1, the national government named seven cities and eight towns in the metro Fukuoka area as a “designated area” where it aims to reduce the number of taxis in operation. Loc...
Nov 5, 2015 Local News
Hawks’ Lee Dae-Ho Sets Sights on MLB
At a press conference held in Seoul on Nov. 3, Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks slugger Lee Dae-ho announced his intention to play in the U.S. major leagues next year. Lee, 33, said that as ...