Krispy Kremes to Close All Fukuoka Shops
In what will come as a blow to donut-lovers across Fukuoka, Krispy Kremes has announced that it will be closing all its Fukuoka branches (of which there are currently three: Amu Pl...
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Extreme Weather Forecast for Fukuoka
Brace yourselves, it’s going to be a cold and maybe snowy weekend here in Fukuoka! Due to unusually strong winds (reaching up to 1,500 m, and measuring -15℃ at the top) the tempera...
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Charlotte the Monkey Wins First Place
Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden (Oita Pref.) has officially announced that its most popular monkey is (drumroll, please) Charlotte! She enjoyed a...
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Old School in Kurate (Fukuoka) Turned into Cosplay Facility
A shuttered junior high school in Kurate Town (Fukuoka Pref.) has been repurposed as Kurate Gakuen, a virtual school for cosplayers. After the actual school closed its doors at the...
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Ringer Hut to Begin Testing Gyoza Robot
Nagasaki-based Ringer Hut, the nationwide chain restaurant known for its champon noodles, will begin testing a gyoza filling robot at...
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Coast Guard Air Station Likely to Move to Kitakyushu
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Japanese Coast Guard have entered discussions to move the 7th Regional Headquarters Air Station from Fukuoka Air...
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Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Opens in Fukuoka Mar. 14
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zweiner has announced the opening of its fourth restaurant in Japan and the first in Kyushu on Mar. 14 (Mon.). It will be located on the...
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Kego Shrine Reveals New Shrine Crest
Kego Shrine has revealed its new shamon (shrine crest) as part of the effort to generate more public interest. The crest was designed by...
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Kyushu Electric and Saibu Gas to Lower Rates in February
On Dec. 25, both Kyushu Electric and Saibu Gas announced they will lower their rates in February to reflect the collapse in oil prices. The calculations used each month are based o...
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Hawks Town Mall to Close Down for Renewal
Mitsubishi Estate, who has gained trust beneficiary rights to the mall in January, has announced that Hawks Town Mall will close down for renovation next spring. Entertainment faci...
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