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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...
Fukuoka City’s Chuo Ward Named Most Comfortable Town in Japan
Chuo Ward of Fukuoka City placed first in a nationwide ranking of "most comfortable town to live." in a survey conducted by Daito Trust Construction Co. The study collected feedbac...
Fukuoka Zoo Welcomes Two Rhinoceros
Fukuoka Zoo welcomes two southern white rhinos from South Africa. A pair of two-year-old white rhinos will arrive in Fukuoka on December 13 and make their debut at the zoo in early...
Yame Tea Cafe to Open in Ohori Park
Next July, the Prefecture will open a cafe near the Japanese Garden in Ohori Park that will...
New Sculpture to Commemorate Fukuoka’s 130th Anniversary
A ceremony to commemorate Fukuoka City's 130th anniversary took place at Fukuoka Civic Hall on November 13, and plans for a memorial object was announced. UK-born artist Yinka Shon...
Agriculture Theme Cafe and Showroom Opens in Akasaka
OREC Greens Lab Fukuoka will soon open in Akasaka as a new hub to connect people, goods and experiences related to agriculture and food. Under the company’s philosophy “to create s...
New Bus Tour of Fukuoka Enters Yahuoku! Dome
Fukuoka Now was there to experience the first ride.This popular tourist attraction takes over-50,000 guests each year along several routes on its double-decker open-top bus. The ne...
Monkey Spotted in Urban Fukuoka
A monkey has been spotted running wild around several areas of urban of Fukuoka. Prefectural police received a report of the monkey inside the backyard of a house in Chuo Ward, Fuk...
Rugby World Cup Webb Ellis Cup Display in Fukuoka
The Webb Ellis Cup is coming to Fukuoka City on August 10! For the past two years, the trophy has traveled across the world to honor the first Rugby World Cup held in Asia. As the ...
Ropponmatsu Ranked as Most Favorable Residential Area in Fukuoka
Daito Trust Construction Co., Ltd. surveyed the level of satisfaction for each residential area in Fukuoka Prefecture, and Ropponmatsu took the top spot on the list...