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Kushida Shrine Otafuku Celebrates 60th Anniversary
The seasonal presentation of a giant ‘otafuku’ gate at Kushida Shrine’s entrance in Fukuoka City celebrates its sixtieth year anniversary this year. The smiling face of the Otafuku...
Fewer People In Hakata on First Day of State of Emergency
On Jan. 14, Fukuoka Prefecture announced 341 new cases of the new coronavirus infection. Amongst them were ten members of the Higashi Fukuoka High School volleyball team, who recen...
Seamen’s Union Blocks Use of JR Queen Beetle for Domestic Voyages
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism regarding plans to use the JR Kyushu Queen Beetle for domestic tours. The newest ship belonging to JR Kyushu Jet Ferry Inc....
Takakura Hotel Permanently Closed
Takakura Hotel announced permanent closure after it experienced a drastic decline in sales due to the impact of the new coronavirus pandemic’s impact. As explained on the hotel’s o...
Fukuoka Subway Rolls Out Renovated Trains Today
The new train ‘2000N’ begins operation on the Fukuoka Subway Kuko Line and Hakozaki Line as of Jan. 7. The renovated six-car train (former ‘2000’ models) were upgraded to provide e...
Web Entrepreneur Hired Direct City’s Digital Innovation
Fukuoka City hired Hiroyuki Nishimura, founder of ‘2Channel’ (*current ‘5Channel’) online forum, as its advisor for the digitization of public administration. The France-residing w...
Sailor Moon Voice Used For Subway Announcements
Fukuoka City Subway announced a collaboration with “Sailor Moon” to promote the use of its IC card, Hayakaken. Those who own a Hayakaken card (*registered to one’s name) can apply ...
ANA and Seven-Eleven Test Drone Delivery System
A group led by ANA Holdings and Seven-Eleven Japan has started testing the delivery of daily necessities and medicines on Nokonoshima in Fukuoka City. Customers can order their sup...
Fukuoka City to Build Next-generation R & D Center with On-site Housing
Fukuoka City has announced plans to open a next-generation R & D center with on-site housing near Kyushu University’s Ito Campus in October 2022. The land earmarked for the site is...
Sales at Fukuoka’s Department Stores Recovering
Department stores in Fukuoka City report greater recoveries in sales compared to those in other regions in Japan. According to the Japan Department Stores Association, November sal...