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Oct 1, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka City Fishery Premium Coupons On Sale
Fukuoka City began selling premium coupons on behalf of the local fishery association. A book of coupons worth ¥12,000 is being sold for ¥10,000 at Meinohama, Karatomari, and three...
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 27, 2021 Local News
Craft Sake Brewery Opens in Yakuin
Two young sake brewers opened their brewery and bar near the Yakuin Station in Fukuoka City. Librom Craft Sake Brewery owners are 28 years old and share a dream to produce their sa...
Sep 27, 2021 Local News
Airport Route For Fukuoka City’s Open Top Bus
The double-decker tour bus explores grounds usually only open to aircraft and airport vehicles on the new route. Select three different tours, including the nighttime tour, and cro...
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 22, 2021 Local News
Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament Return Confirmed
The Kyushu Basho will return this year. A year after canceling its 2020 tournament due to the pandemic, five representatives of the Nihon Sumo Kyokai visited Fukuoka City Hall to p...
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
Ms. Kane Tanaka of Fukuoka City, Celebrated As World’s Oldest Living Person
At 118 years old, Ms. Kane Tanaka of Fukuoka City, is the world’s “Oldest Living Person” according to Guinness World Records. Earlier this week she was presented with a bouquet of ...
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...