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Feb 19, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka City Budget Details Announced
On February 14, Fukuoka City announced its draft budget for the fiscal year of 2020. A record-largest budget of ¥887 billion (+2.4% compared to the previous year) will be mainly us...
Feb 13, 2020 Local News
Nishitetsu Launches Electric Bus Route
Nishitetsu has announced the launch of an electric-powered bus as of February 12 as part of...
Feb 13, 2020 Local News
First Baby Giraffe Born in Fukuoka in 33 Years
A baby giraffe was born at Fukuoka City Zoo. According to the announcement by the zoo, the baby was born at around 19:00 on February 5. Standing up on its feet, the baby has been o...
Feb 13, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Might Go Snowless for First Time in Over a Century
Fukuoka City might experience its first winter without snow in over a century. According to an announcement by Fukuoka Regional Headquarters of Japan Meteorological Agency, the cit...
Feb 13, 2020 Local News
Tenjin Vivre Closed After 44 Years
Tenjin Vivre closed its doors for good on February 11. The shopping complex first opened in 1976 as Nichii Tenjin and has since served as the center of young culture and fashion. O...
Feb 12, 2020 Local News
Korean Airlines To Resume Operations Between Seoul And Kyushu
T’way Airlines recently resumed sales of their flights between Incheon-Saga (4/26~; Tue, Thu. & Sat.) and...
Feb 12, 2020 Local News
Organization Established To Promote Tenjin During Redevelopment
A new government-industry organization to promote vitality in the Tenjin area will launch on February 10. While the area...
Feb 7, 2020 Local News
World-fastest Air-powered Motorcycle Developed By Students In Fukuoka
A group of high school students in Fukuoka developed the world-fastest air-powered motorcycle. Eight students at Hakata Technical...
Feb 7, 2020 Local News
Bye Bye Bubble Tea Hello Banana Juice
A shop specialized in banana juice, a beverage frequently seen on twitter and instagram postings, has opened in Tenjin. Named...
Feb 7, 2020 Local News
United Lab – Next Generation Entertainment Facility to Open in Daimyo
United Lab, a next-generation entertainment facility consisting of multiple zones will open in Daimyo on April 4. Its large...