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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...
Nov 21, 2023 Local News
Autonomous Bus Test Ride Event in Fukuoka
Before a trial run starting November 22nd, a test ride event for an autonomous bus was held near JR Hakozaki Station. The experiment, conducted by Fukuoka City and...
Nov 21, 2023 Local News
Monkey Sighting at Fukuoka Middle School Hastens Dismissal Time
On November 20th, a monkey appeared near the gate of Jonan Middle School in Chayama, Fukuoka's Jonan Ward. No injuries were reported. The school expedited...
Nov 17, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Prosecution Appeals Acquittal in Stimulant Smuggling Case
The Fukuoka District Public Prosecutor's Office has appealed the acquittal of a 72-year-old Indian man charged with smuggling about 2 kilograms of stimulants from South Korea into ...
Nov 16, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Pioneers Hydrogen-Powered Public Transport with BRT Hikoboshi Line
Fukuoka has taken a bold step towards sustainable transportation with the introduction of a hydrogen-powered fuel cell bus for the "BRT Hikoboshi Line."...
Nov 16, 2023 Local News
Kinokuniya Supermarket Opens First Kyushu Store in Iwataya Main Store
Tokyo's renowned and stylish supermarket, Kinokuniya, makes its grand entrance into Kyushu at the Iwataya Main Store. A trailblazer in the retail industry...
