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Bank of Japan Fukuoka Branch Reconstruction to Start
The Bank of Japan announced plans to reconstruct its branch in Fukuoka. The work will cost approximately ¥8 billion and will start this October, with the aim of finishing the proje...
2019 I.S.U. World Team Trophy in Figure Skating to be held in Fukuoka
The Japan Skating Federation announced on September 25 that the 2019 ISU (International Skating Union) World Team Trophy in Figure Skating will be held in Marine Messe Fukuoka duri...
Popular Robot-staffed Hotel Coming To Fukuoka
According to sources, Henn-na Hotel, the robot-staffed hotel that travel giant H.I.S. opened in July 2015 at the Huis Ten Bosch amusement park in Sasebo, Nagasaki, is coming to Fuk...
New Fukuoka Airport Management Selection Progressing
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced on September 15 that the initial stage in selecting an organization to take over the management of Fukuoka Air...
Bonus Increase for Fukuoka City Officials
The Fukuoka City Human Resource Committee recommended raising staff's bonuses for the fourth consecutive year to the city council and Mayor Takashima, in order to...
Free Legal Consultation for LGBT Community
The Fukuoka Prefecture Bar Association started a monthly free phone consultation service for members of the LGBT community. Every second Thursday of...
Cat Installation Named “Nyapy”
A name was chosen for the enormous cat installation outside the WeBase Hakata hostel entrance. Local children were asked to suggest names of the three meter tall...
Free Wi-fi on Some Nishitetsu Intercity Buses
Nishitetsu announced that free public Wi-Fi will be available on some of their intercity bus routes. Passengers will be able to...
Japanese Companies Recruit Talented International Students
An increasing number of Japanese companies are recruiting international exchange students. Seibu Giken, an air conditioning equipment manufacturer in Koga City, is seen as represen...
Solaria Stage to Undergo Major Renovation
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. announced that Solaria Stage Building will undergo a large scale renovation, which will increase the floor span of the commercial facility by...