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Oct 17, 2024 Local News
Costco Ogori, Fukuoka Store Opening Set for November 21
Costco will open its Ogori store in Fukuoka on November 21, 2024, marking its third location in the prefecture...
Oct 15, 2024 Local News
Multiple Arrests in Fukuoka for Drunk Driving on Electric Scooters
Three people were arrested on the morning of October 14 in Fukuoka Prefecture for driving under the influence, including...
Oct 8, 2024 Local News
Monkey Sightings in Fukuoka’s Jonan Ward Spark Warnings
Multiple monkey sightings were reported in Fukuoka’s Jonan Ward on October 6, prompting local police to issue safety warnings...
Oct 8, 2024 Local News
Ex-City Councilor Sentenced to 10 Years for COVID-19 Loan Fraud
A former city councilor from Neyagawa, Osaka, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and ordered to repay ¥198 million by...
Oct 7, 2024 Local News
Three Arrested for Illegal Taxi Service in Fukuoka
Three Chinese nationals were arrested in Fukuoka for operating an illegal taxi service, commonly referred to as "white taxis," without proper permits...
Oct 3, 2024 Local News
Hasegawa Expands End-of-Life Services with Elder Care Referrals
Buddhist altar maker Hasegawa is broadening its end-of-life services to include referrals to elderly care facilities. This addition...
Oct 3, 2024 Local News
Three Energetic Baby Capybaras Popular at Uminonakamichi Seaside Park
Three baby capybaras born in early September at Fukuoka's Uminonakamichi Seaside Park have become a popular attraction...
Sep 27, 2024 Local News
Biometric Payment Popup Store Opens in Fukuoka
A new popup store featuring biometric payment technology opened at Solaria Stage in Tenjin, Fukuoka, on September 26. Developed by...
Sep 27, 2024 Local News
Manabe Daito Wins Fukuoka Asian Culture Grand Prize
At the Fukuoka Asian Culture Awards ceremony on September 26, artist Manabe Daito was awarded the Grand Prize for his pioneering artistic expressions combining...
Sep 26, 2024 Local News
Marukyo and Amazon Japan Launch Online Grocery Service in Fukuoka
Marukyo, a Fukuoka-based supermarket chain, has partnered with Amazon Japan to launch an online grocery delivery service...
