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Nov 30, 2021 Local News
Hakata Connected Office Building Construction Approved
JR Kyushu received approval for the Hakata Connected redevelopment program for its office building construction project on the site of the former Higashi Sogo Chosha. The exterior ...
Nov 29, 2021 Local News
AR Guides Offered In Hakata Old Town
Fukuoka City began providing AR-based audio guides for those who enjoy walking around Hakata Old Town. Three programs cover different themes: temple-and-shrine visits, traditional ...
Oct 27, 2021 Local News
Umbrella Sharing Service Switches to Brighter Design
The umbrella sharing service, Aikasa, debuted new umbrellas featuring a design that allows users to enjoy the blue sky painted inside. The environmentally-conscious service rents.....
Oct 27, 2021 Local News
Over 180 Shops Announced for New Lalaport Fukuoka
The list of over 180 shops inside Mitsui Shopping Park Lalaport Fukuoka in April 2022 has been announced. The state-of-the-art movie theater, Toho Cinemas, and the “grocerant” Mark...
Oct 20, 2021 Local News
Hakata Connected Redevelopment’s First Building to Open in August 2022
Hakata East Terrace will open on the site of the former Starlane bowling alley in August 2022. NTT Urban Development and its collaborators ...
Sep 30, 2021 Local News
New Escalator Connects Subway and JR Hakata Station Chikushi Exit
A new escalator connecting JR Hakata Station Chikushiguchi Exit and the basement area began operation on Sep. 28. Formerly, subway passengers had to carry their luggage to and clim...
Sep 29, 2021 Local News
New Vaccination Facility Opens Inside KITTE
Fukuoka City opened a COVID-19 vaccination facility on the 8th floor of the KITTE shopping center. The place is easily accessible from JR Hakata Station and offers injections to 12...
Sep 24, 2021 Local News
Ten street lamps installed in Hakata Old Town
Ten lanterns were introduced to Hakata Old Town to add to the charms of the district. The 50-centimeter high wooden lantern was designed with the concept of kazari yamakasa decorat...
Sep 16, 2021 Local News
Huge Gundam Statue To Be Erected at Fukuoka Shopping Mall
A life-size Gundam will be erected in Fukuoka City in the spring of 2022! The massive statue of v Gundam (aka. Nu Gundam) will be positioned in front of Mitsui Shopping Park Lalapo...
Sep 16, 2021 Local News
New AR Game Project For Canal City
Canal City Hakata will debut its first AR game project on September 21. The collaborative program with the popular quiz show, ‘Todaio’ (King of Tokyo University) unfolds across the...