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Fukuoka City to Subsidize Storage Batteries for Homes and EV Cars
Fukuoka City is currently offering subsidies for several green alternatives to fossil fuel. In an effort to fight global warming, the city financially supports purchases of lithium...
Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk Announces Room Renovations
Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk General Manager Josh Roberts announced plans to refurbish the guest rooms on the 26th to 29th floors. The renovation work will draw inspiration from a range...
Consortium of Local Companies Chosen to Operate Fukuoka Airport
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has consolidated their decision to select a consortium of companies for the privatization of Fukuoka Airport. The manage...
Fukuoka City Considering New Accommodation Tax
The Fukuoka City local government is considering the introduction of a new accommodation tax later this year. The levy will be aimed at visitors staying in local accommodation faci...
New Grill Restaurant to Open in Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd., (Nishitetsu) has announced that they will refurbish the dining area on the top floor of their Solaria Hotel. The company is planning to strengthen ...
Number of Tourists Visiting Fukuoka City Tops 20 Million for the First Time
According to tourism statistics recently released by Fukuoka City, the number of tourists visiting the city reached 20.5 million in 2016, which marks a 3.9% increase year-on-year a...
New School Uniforms to Consider Sexual Minorities
Kego Junior High School has decided to change its school uniform from the existing stand-up collar and sailor suit to a gender-neutral blazer. A review committee made up of faculty...
Fukuoka Growth Next Celebrates 1st Year Anniversary
Fukuoka Growth Next (FGN), a facility that supports ventures and new start-ups, celebrated their one year anniversary this April. The public-private initiative has raised seven tim...
Prayer Space Now Available Inside Kokusai Hiroba
The Fukuoka International Exchange Foundation has opened a Muslim prayer space inside the Kokusai Hiroba. The number of Muslim visitors to Fukuoka Prefecture from Southeast Asia ha...
New Tourist Information Center to Open in Dekimachi Park
Fukuoka City will open a tourist information center that makes use of IoT technology in Dekimachi Park as part of the Hakata Old Town redevelopment project. Visitors will be able t...