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Mar 30, 2023 Local News
Ovision Ice Arena: Fukuoka’s Skating Revival
The newly renovated Fukuoka City skating rink, "Ovision Ice Arena Fukuoka," has been unveiled to the press. The "Ovision Ice Arena Fukuoka" underwent renovations after the "Papio I...
Mar 30, 2023 Local News
Inaugural Fukuoka Art Award Ceremony Held
The first-ever Fukuoka Art Award ceremony was held, honoring artists active in Fukuoka City and expected to make further leaps in their careers. The award ceremony, held at the Fuk...
Mar 30, 2023 Local News
Unwanted Clothes Exchanged for Shopping Vouchers
Two commercial facilities in Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, have launched an "Ecoff" recycling campaign, offering shopping vouchers in exchange for unwanted clothing in line with...
Mar 29, 2023 Local News
Whiskey Heist Gone Sour: Thirsty Thief Caught on Camera
In Kitakyushu City, a snack bar employee had a not-so-brilliant plan to quench his thirst for wealth: he swiped high-end whiskey from his workplace, only to be caught on security c...
Mar 29, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Attracts Ventures with Tokyo Hub
Fukuoka Prefecture announced plans to establish a base in Tokyo to attract domestic and foreign investors and venture companies. Stationing one employee at the Cambridge Innovation...
Mar 29, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Mall Trials Shorter Business Hours
Fukuoka City's large commercial facility, "Konoha Mall Hashimoto," announced on the 28th that it will introduce a trial "Business Hours Flex" program to shorten the operating hours...
Mar 29, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka City Prepares Grants for Low-Income Households
In response to the Japanese government's decision to implement financial relief measures aimed at households with low incomes, Fukuoka City has assembled a supplementary budget pro...
Mar 28, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Sees Lowest Daily COVID Cases in Over a Year
In Fukuoka Prefecture, 47 new cases of the novel coronavirus were confirmed on the 27th, marking the first time in roughly a year and three months that daily infections have dipped...
Mar 28, 2023 Local News
Cruise Ship Tourism Resumes in Fukuoka Prefecture
After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, international cruise ships have returned to Moji Port in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. On the 27th, the American crui...
Mar 28, 2023 Local News
Lexus Thefts Spike in Fukuoka: Single Group Suspected
A series of luxury car thefts targeting Lexus LX SUVs occurred in Fukuoka Prefecture between March 23rd and 25th. Police suspect a single group is behind the thefts and are investi...