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Dec 18, 2017 Local News
Fukuoka AI Community Recruiting Members
The Fukuoka Directive Council (FDC) is recruiting people interested in pursuing AI-related businesses in an initiative called the Fukuoka AI Community. This is part of...
Dec 4, 2017 Local News
Negotiations Progress over New MICE Facility at Nagasaki Station
Nagasaki City announced that a group headed by the Kyudenko Corporation has been given priority in negotiations to develop a new MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibi...
Nov 20, 2017 Local News
Luxury Hotel Chains Reportedly Interested in the Former Daimyo Elementary School Site
Fukuoka City held a briefing session on Nov. 10 for businesses interested in redeveloping the site of the former Daimyo Elementary School. The deadline for entries from the private...
Nov 16, 2017 Local News
Complaints Increasing About Private Lodging Rentals
There was a surge in complaints aimed at private residences accepting visitors and guests. This reflects a recent trend in the rising numbers of individuals and enterprises hiring ...
Nov 16, 2017 Local News
Dai-ichi Kotsu Taxi Pairs with Didi Chuxing for Chinese Taxi App
Fukuoka taxi service Daiichi Kotsu collaborated with Chinese ride-sharing giant Didi Chuxing to launch an app-based taxi hailing service for...
Nov 15, 2017 Local News
Kyushu Start-up Receives ¥2.35 Billion Investment
Total investment in domestic space-related startups is currently at an all-time high, exceeding ¥6 billion for 2017. On Nov. 6, it was revealed that iQPS Inc....
Nov 15, 2017 Local News
Taiwanese Cafe Opens in Fukuoka City
A well-known restaurant in Taiwan called Daisangen set up a new branch in Fukuoka City, serving delicious dimsum style dishes. The opening of the eatery in Solaria Plaza highlights...
Oct 31, 2017 Local News
New Don Quijote to Open Branch in Tenjin
A new branch of the discount chain store Don Quijote will open in Tenjin on November 17. The new store, which will serve as the company's main Fukuoka branch, is expected to offer ...
Oct 30, 2017 Local News
Hooters to Open in Fukuoka
Hooters are set to open their seventh branch in Japan on Dec. 4! The restaurant will be located just one minute away from Nakasu Sta. in central Fukuoka, and opens after...
Oct 27, 2017 Local News
Ramen Runway to Open in Fukuoka Airport
A selection of ramen restaurants will open in the Greenblue commercial facility located on the third floor of the Fukuoka Airport Domestic Terminal. The Ramen Kassouro (Runway) are...