Port of Hakata Amongst Japan’s Busiest During 2017
nitial figures suggest that the Port of Hakata welcomed more cruise ships (326) than anywhere else in Japan during 2017. This makes Hakata the...
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Thai Consulate to Open in Fukuoka
The government of Thailand will establish a consulate in Fukuoka Prefecture. The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Fukuoka Prefecture revealed that...
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Extension to the Hakata Bypass to Open in March 2018
The Fukuoka National Highway Office under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transportation announced on Jan. 12 plans to extend the Hakata Bypass. Six lanes stretching acros...
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One Flower One Citizen – Flower Bed Initiative in Fukuoka City
Mayor Soichiro Takashima laid out a new initiative for the creation of flower beds in the center of Fukuoka City at a press conference on Jan. 4. The initiative calls for...
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Kyushu University’s Hakozaki Buildings to be Preserved Digitally
Kyushu University is exploring the possibility of digitally preserving the buildings that will be demolished during the closure of their Hakozaki Campus. The university has...
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SoftBank Hawks to Increase Capacity of Yahuoku! Dome
The SoftBank Hawks are planning to renovate sections of the Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome. The home stadium of the reigning Japan Series champions currently has a capacity of...
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Kyushu University’s Hakozaki Campus as New Urban Space
The site of Kyushu University’s Hakozaki Campus was put forward as a location for urban regeneration. The possibility of favourable...
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Fukuoka’s Bid to Host G20 Summit in 2019
Fukuoka City has entered a bid to serve as a regional host during the G20 summit in 2019, which will be held in Japan for the first time. Proposals for the Hilton Fukuoka Seahawk t...
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Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale Under Review
The Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale is to be reviewed by the city. The Triennale is a large-scale exhibition of contemporary art held at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (FAAM) once every....
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Fukuoka Financial Group Collaborates with One Piece for 10th Year Anniversary
The Fukuoka Financial Group (FFG), the umbrella company of the Bank of Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and Shinwa Bank, is collaborating with the popular anime One Piece in celebration of...
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