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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...
Oct 24, 2017 Local News
Montan Hakata Opens for Short and Long Term Stays
A 30 year-old residential block near Hakata Station has been turned into a site offering accommodation for short term visitors and long term tenants. Extensive refurbishments to...
Oct 2, 2017 Local News
Fukuoka City Signs MOU with Singapore
Fukuoka City signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Singaporean government, which will provide mutual support to business startups through an organization called...
Sep 29, 2017 Local News
Height Restriction on Buildings Relaxed
On September 26, Fukuoka City revealed that they received permission from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to relax the height restriction for buildings in the...