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Aug 28, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Forum Revives Interest in Castle Tower Restoration
On August 27, a public forum in Fukuoka City reignited discussions about restoring Fukuoka Castle’s main tower (tenshu), a historic structure lost during the Meiji...
Aug 28, 2024 Local News
Teachers in Fukuoka Demand Work Reform Through Street Demonstration
On August 27, approximately 40 teachers from elementary, junior high, and high schools across Fukuoka Prefecture held a street demonstration in Fukuoka City, calling for urgent ref...
Aug 23, 2024 Local News
Giant Staircase Piano Returns to Nishitetsu Fukuoka Station
Nishitetsu Fukuoka Station will once again feature the "Giant Staircase Piano" from August 26 to September 30. The interactive installation, where each step plays...
Aug 22, 2024 Local News
Meinohama Brewery Opens Near Meinohama Station
The Meinohama Brewery, a new craft beer brewery, opened on August 19 near Meinohama Station in Fukuoka. The brewery is located within the restaurant "Kubelto," operated by Sawarise...
Aug 22, 2024 Local News
New Rental Bike Shop to Open at Fukuoka Airport
A new motorcycle rental service, "Rental 819 Fukuoka Airport Domestic Terminal," will open on August 28, 2024. Located just a 2-minute walk from...
Aug 8, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka’s Oldest Cinema “Nakasu Taiyo” to Reopen in New Building
Fukuoka City's oldest cinema, "Taiyo Theater" (commonly known as "Nakasu Taiyo"), which closed in March after 78 years and is currently undergoing demolition, is...
Aug 8, 2024 Local News
Demolition of Tanga Market to Begin in October
The demolition of Kitakyushu's historic Tanga Market will commence in October, starting with two southern blocks. The market, over a century old...
Aug 1, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Zoo Seeks Names for New Asian Elephants
Fukuoka Zoo announced the arrival of four Asian elephants from Myanmar and is now seeking names for them. The elephants, three females and one male...
Aug 1, 2024 Local News
Heisei Chikuho Railway Faces Financial Challenges, Seeks Additional Support
The Heisei Chikuho Railway, a third-sector company operating between Nogata and Yukuhashi, is experiencing severe financial difficulties, exacerbated by...
Aug 1, 2024 Local News
Four Elephants Arrive at Fukuoka Zoo
Four Asian elephants from Myanmar have arrived at Fukuoka Zoo after a delayed transfer. The elephants, traveling over 21 hours via Thailand, landed at Kitakyushu...
