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Jan 25, 2019 Local News
Cherry Blossom Flowering Forecast for Fukuoka 2019
There are still some wintry days coming our way, but according to the Japan Meteorological Corporation’s (JMC) second sakura forecast for 2019 (Jan. 24), somei yoshino (yoshino che...
Jan 24, 2019 Local News
Construction of National Route 202 Bypass Complete
The Fukuoka National Highway Office under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transportation announced the completion of the National Route 202 (Kokudo 202-go) bypass. The co...
Jan 24, 2019 Local News
Hakata Starlanes to Close in March
Hakata Starlanes, one of the largest bowling centers in Kyushu, will close this March. In addition to domestic and international bowling tournaments, the place frequently had been ...
Jan 24, 2019 Local News
Living Scorpion Found in Hakata Port
Fukuoka City announced on Jan. 22 that a scorpion-like creature was found in the container yard on the Island City in Higashi-ku. The creature was reportedly alive when a worker of...
Jan 23, 2019 Local News
Michelin Guide Fukuoka-Saga-Nagasaki Edition to Publish in Summer
Michelin Japan announced on Jan. 21 the upcoming release of Michelin Guide 2019 special edition for Fukuoka, Saga and Nagasaki this summer. This will be the first inclusion of Naga...
Jan 23, 2019 Local News
JR Kyushu Reveals Plans for Expansion in Hakata
JR Kyushu announced that it is considering to increases the number of floors their JR Hakata City complex. A plan to construct a new level above the platforms of the regular JR tr...
Jan 22, 2019 Local News
Asahi Beer Releases Olympic Game Beer in Fukuoka
A Fukuoka-limited package of Asahi Beer promoting the Olympic Games 2020 is now in stores. The company is one of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Gold Partners, the highest ti...
Jan 21, 2019 Local News
Lucky “Fukuran” Eggs Now on Sale
Ichiran's lucky "fukuran" eggs go on sale until Setsubun (Feb. 3). Ichiran's version of kantamago (eggs that are believed to prevent sickness) are soft boiled and lightly salted. F...
Jan 21, 2019 Local News
Aeon Collaborates with Kamimine Town for Redevelopment
Kamimine Town in Saga Prefecture and Aeon Kyushu agreed to collaborate on a redevelopment project after the closing of Aeon Kamimine in February. The shopping mall's 39,000 square ...
Jan 18, 2019 Local News
Shimatetsu Cafe Train Resumes Service
Shimatetsu Cafe Train resumes service this winter with runs on Jan. 26, Feb. 23 and Mar. 30! With the concept of providing enjoyable transportation, the tour departs Isahaya Statio...
