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Dec 8, 2023 Local News
Blue Bottle Coffee’s Kyushu Debut
Gaining a foothold in Fukuoka through its popular pop-up store, Blue Bottle Coffee is now poised to make its much-anticipated Kyushu debut. Originating in...
Dec 7, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Expands Childcare Aid to High Schoolers
Fukuoka City has announced an expansion of its childcare support policy, which will now include high school students starting from January next year. This program currently limits ...
Dec 5, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka City’s New Startup System
In a strategic move to foster entrepreneurial growth, Fukuoka City is revamping its startup support system. Starting next April, the city will integrate two of its key startup faci...
Dec 5, 2023 Local News
Chain Incident at Fukuoka School
In a disturbing event at a private middle school in Fukuoka City, two senior students have been sent to family court for their involvement in a bullying incident involving a freshm...
Dec 1, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka’s Yatai Culture Booms with 10 Billion Yen Impact
The economic impact of Fukuoka City's famous food stalls, known as Yatai, has significantly increased, surpassing 10 billion yen annually. A study conducted by a private research f...
Dec 1, 2023 Local News
JR Kyushu Launches Driverless Trains on Kashii Line
JR Kyushu is set to introduce autonomous train operation on the Kashii Line in Fukuoka Prefecture from March next year. This initiative, the first of its kind within...
Dec 1, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Unveils New Subway Cars After 27 Years!
The Fukuoka City Transportation Bureau has announced new "4000 Series" subway cars for the Airport and Hakozaki Lines, to start operating in fall 2024. This update...
Nov 30, 2023 Local News
Public Warned: Toxic Fire Ants in Fukuoka City
On November 25th, at Hakata Port in Fukuoka City, approximately 300 'fire ants,' known for their strong venom, were discovered. The prefecture has issued a warning not to touch ant...
Nov 29, 2023 Local News
Prince Hotel to Open a New Establishment in Fukuoka City in Spring 2026
Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide announced the opening of a new full-service hotel near Fukuoka Tower in the Momochihama area of Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City, in spring 2026. The 20-stor...
Nov 29, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka City Middle School Staff Arrested for Unauthorized GPS Installation on Woman’s Car
In May this year, a 38-year-old staff member of a municipal middle school in Fukuoka City was arrested for violating the Stalker Control Law. He is suspected of installing a GPS de...