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Hakata and Kitakyushu Chosen for Defense and Coast Guard Training Hubs
The Japanese government has designated Hakata Port and Kitakyushu Airport as "Specific Use Ports and Airports" to facilitate smooth operations for the Self-Defense Forces and...
Manga Artist in Fukuoka Faces 47M Yen Tax Evasion Charges
A manga artist from Fukuoka City, known for their work on popular manga, has been accused by the Fukuoka National Tax Bureau of failing to declare three years' worth of income...
New Outlet Proposal for Marinoa City Fukuoka’s Comprehensive Renovation
Mitsui Fudosan is considering the introduction of Mitsui Outlet Park as part of a comprehensive renovation plan for Marinoa City Fukuoka, located in the Nishi Ward of Fukuoka City....
Fukuoka City Launches Electric Scooter Sharing Service
In Fukuoka City, a new electric scooter sharing service began on the 27th, following last year's July enforcement of the revised Road Traffic Law which allows individuals over...
U.S. Military Personnel Among Three Caught with Cannabis in Tenjin
In a recent incident in Tenjin, the heart of Fukuoka City, three individuals, including a 30-year-old affiliated with the U.S. Military Base in Iwakuni and two Japanese nationals i...
Fukuoka Leads with Multilingual Driver’s License Exams for Foreigners
In response to the transport industry's driver shortage, the Fukuoka Prefectural Police have pioneered the option for bus and taxi drivers to take their Class 2 driver's license ac...
From Pond to Plate: Ogori’s Duck Delicacies Take Flight
In Ogori City, efforts to revitalize the area through traditional "kamo cuisine" have led to the creation of new duck dishes, celebrated at a tasting event attended by local stakeh...
Fukuoka Court Supports Stall Succession: A Victory for Family Business
In a landmark ruling, the Fukuoka District Court has mandated the city to approve the inheritance application of a man wishing to continue his father's food stall business in Fukuo...
Fukuoka’s Historic Nakasu Taiyo to Close, Final Bow with Chaplin
The Nakasu Taiyo movie theater in Fukuoka City is set to close at the end of March, drawing the curtain on its 78-year history. For its final farewell, special screenings of three ...
Fukuoka Cherry Trees Flower 9 Days Later Than Last Year
The cherry blossoms in Fukuoka City have made their long-awaited debut, blooming 9 days later than last year and 5 days behind the typical schedule, the Fukuoka District Meteorolog...