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Jan 30, 2020 Local News
New Civic Hall Development Announced
A new cultural center will open in the Kita-tenjin area of Fukuoka City in 2024. The city...
Jan 28, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka City Continues Investment in Backup Electrical Preparation
Fukuoka City is planning to strengthen its electricity backup resources for times of emergencies. To be able to provide electricity at evacuation shelters, the city has proposed a ...
Jan 24, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture to List up Unused Lands
Fukuoka Prefecture said it would develop a database of lands potentially available for urban development projects. A list of unused properties and not-fully utilized buildings owne...
Jan 23, 2020 Local News
Fendi And Kurume’s Moonstar Collaborate On Shoes
World-famous high-end fashion brand Fendi has collaborated with Moonstar, the Kurume-based...
Jan 21, 2020 Local News
Ohori Park Nominated as Future Site of Prefectural Museum of Art
A committee for selection of the reconstruction site of the Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art named...
Jan 14, 2020 Local News
Former Daimyo Elementary School Site Obtains Advantageous Designation
The ongoing redevelopment project at the site of former Daimyo Elementary School has been appointed as one of the nation's urban revival projects. The Ministry of Land, Infrastruct...
Dec 20, 2019 Local News
Try Fuku-soba for Good Luck and Good Health!
Japanese enjoy soba at New Years because the thin and long noodles are thought to bring good luck while cutting them clears away troubles from the previous year. So why not enjoy a...
Dec 20, 2019 Local News
Nishi-nippon City Bank’s Landmark Building to be Redeveloped
It was announced that the head office of Nishi-nippon City Bank, located on a prime plot in front of JR Hakata Station, will be redeveloped. The building has been a landmark of the...
Dec 9, 2019 Local News
Special Reiwa x Dazaifu Stamps
The Kyushu Office of Japan Post Co., Ltd. has announced the release of a special stamp for Dazaifu City. Photos of historical spots such as Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and a stone monu...
Dec 4, 2019 Local News
Strawberry Farming Couples Wanted
JA Saga is seeking future strawberry farmers to produce Ichigosan, the prefecture's new brand of strawberry. Three...