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Feb 9, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka City’s Population to Reach 1.7 Million by 2040
Fukuoka City's future population projection anticipates the city's population peaking at approximately 1,702,000 by 2040. The 2012 projection estimated the peak at about 1,606,000 ...
Feb 8, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Mayor Calls for More Flexible Regulations on Ride-Sharing Introduction
With the anticipated introduction of ride-sharing services under specific conditions managed by taxi companies this spring, Fukuoka's Mayor Takashima has voiced concerns...
Feb 8, 2024 Local News
Blue Bottle Coffee Opens Its First Kyushu Outlet in Fukuoka
Blue Bottle Coffee, the acclaimed American coffee chain, is set to open its first Kyushu location in Tenjin, Fukuoka City, on February 9th. In anticipation, a special preview event...
Feb 7, 2024 Local News
Eddie Jones Kicks Off Rugby Japan Team Camp in Fukuoka
The Japan national rugby team, under new head coach Eddie Jones, started their training camp in Fukuoka, preparing for their activities beginning in June...
Feb 1, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Anticipates Japan’s Earliest Cherry Blossom Bloom on March 19
The Japan Meteorological Association has announced its spring forecast, predicting that Fukuoka City will experience the nation's earliest cherry blossom...
Jan 31, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka City Experiences Significant Population Influx in 2023
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Fukuoka City saw a notable increase in its population in 2023, with a net gain of 11,792 residents...
Jan 31, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka’s Beloved ‘Tenjin Jizo’ Vandalized Again
The 'Tenjin Jizo' statue in Fukuoka City, a symbol of traffic safety, has been damaged once more, with the back of its head broken. Discovered by a volunteer on...
Jan 31, 2024 Local News
Major Redevelopment Plans in Motion for Former Kyushu University Site
The large-scale redevelopment of the former Kyushu University Hakozaki Campus in Fukuoka City's Higashi Ward closed its call for developers on January 30th...
Jan 31, 2024 Local News
Pietro Partners with Fukuoka City for Culinary Celebration of Local Produce
Fukuoka City has initiated an innovative culinary project aimed at enhancing the consumption and appreciation of locally sourced produce. In a groundbreaking move, iBank Marketing....
Dec 20, 2023 Local News
32-Year Sewage Billing Mistake Discovered in Fukuoka
Fukuoka City announced on the 19th that it mistakenly collected about 16.23 million yen in sewage fees over 32 years from a communal housing building, despite it...
