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Dec 19, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture Issues Potential Heavy Snow Warning
Fukuoka Prefecture is facing its coldest weather this season, with Fukuoka City recording the lowest temperatures. Due to strong cold air, temperatures have significantly dropped, ...
Dec 14, 2023 Local News
Taiwanese Tuna Sold as Shizuoka Produce by Trial Stores
Trial Company, headquartered in Fukuoka City and operating supermarkets nationwide, has been found to have sold seafood with incorrect country-of-origin labels...
Dec 13, 2023 Local News
Free Hotel Stays with Early Flights at Kitakyushu Airport
Starting January 8th next year, a campaign offering free hotel accommodation near Kitakyushu Airport will be available for passengers on early morning or...
Dec 13, 2023 Local News
Innovative AI Research in Agriculture Highlighted in Fukuoka’s Budget
Fukuoka Prefecture has presented an additional supplementary budget of approximately 74.6 billion yen to the Prefectural Assembly. This budget is aimed...
Dec 13, 2023 Local News
Fatal Collision at Fukuoka’s Bento Shop
Around 2:30 PM on the 11th, two cars collided at an intersection in Sawara Ward, Fukuoka, causing one to crash into a roadside bento shop. An elderly man waiting outside the shop w...
Dec 13, 2023 Local News
Saga’s Only Department Store Saved by Kyoto Real Estate Company
Saga Tamaya, the only department store in Saga Prefecture, announced a revival plan on the 11th, sponsored by Kyoto's real estate company "Sakura". The plan includes retaining...
Dec 13, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka City’s “Charming City Building Award” Announced
The "Charming City Building Award 2023" was announced on the 11th, recognizing individuals and organizations contributing to Fukuoka's appeal. Hosted by...
Dec 13, 2023 Local News
Hakata Police Station Conducts Safe Driving Training for Taxi Drivers
Due to a high number of taxi-related accidents, Hakata Police Station provided practical safe driving instruction to taxi drivers. Fukuoka Prefectural Police aims to...
Dec 8, 2023 Local News
Sanrio’s Dream Park Bus Tours Fukuoka from December 22
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks Co., Ltd. is set to bring a splash of color and whimsy to the streets of Fukuoka with the launch of a special Nishitetsu wrapping bus, adorned with Sanrio ch...
Dec 8, 2023 Local News
Aso Shrine’s Tower Gate Restored After 2016 Quake
A completion ceremony was held on the 7th at Aso Shrine in Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture, to celebrate the restoration of its tower gate, a significant cultural property destroyed ...