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Jul 24, 2019 Local News
Segway Tours in Uminonakamichi with English-Speaking Guides
Segway Tour is now available in English. According to the announcement by Segway Japan, Ltd. on July 11, English speaking guides are also available, reflecting an increasing demand...
May 9, 2019 Local News
Kashii Station Gets a New Square
A new station square opened in front of JR Kashii Station on Mar. 12. The square extends in front of a red torii-motif gate at the entrance of the station building. The design is r...
Apr 16, 2019 Local News
Nishitetsu to Build 44-Story Tower Condominium in Island City
Nishitetsu revealed plans to build a new "tower mansion" in Fukuoka’s Island City by 2022. The forty-four story apartment will be one of the tallest condominiums in Kyushu and be N...
Mar 19, 2019 Local News
Nishitetsu and Mitsubishi Corporation Test On-Demand Buses
Nishitetsu and Mitsubishi Corporation has established a joint company to test an "on-demand bus" service in Island City, Fukuoka. The bus, which doesn't have a fixed schedule or ro...
Jan 24, 2019 Local News
Living Scorpion Found in Hakata Port
Fukuoka City announced on Jan. 22 that a scorpion-like creature was found in the container yard on the Island City in Higashi-ku. The creature was reportedly alive when a worker of...
Nov 29, 2018 Local News
New Shopping Center on Former Tobu Market
A new shopping center named Branch Fukuoka Shimobaru will open in Higashi-ku on November 30. Located in Fukuoka City's former Tobu Market site, this spot will provide community spa...
Mar 30, 2018 Local News
Hakata Bypass Finally Opens
The Kokudo (National Highway) No. 3 Hakata Bypass has finally opened. Traffic can now pass through the 3.3 km stretch of road connecting the Shimobaru Chuo Kosaten (intersection) t...
Mar 20, 2018 Local News
New Ohajiki at Hakozaki Shrine
Hakozakigu Shrine announced that the hugely popular Hojoya Ohajiki will be replaced later this month. A new line of the ceramic game counters called Hakozakigu Ohajiki will go on s...
Mar 13, 2018 Local News
Torii Gate at Hakozakigu Shrine to be Demolished
The 16-meter tall torii gate that leads up to Hakozakigu Shrine will be demolished by the end of April. Sections of the gate, which faces National Highway 3, have started to...
Feb 15, 2018 Local News
Innovative Smart Store Opens in Fukuoka
A new supermarket that utilizes state-of-the-art technology opened in Fukuoka. The store is called Super Center Trial and is located in Island City, Higashi-ku. One of the main att...
