Fukuoka PARCO to Close in 2027
Fukuoka PARCO, a major commercial complex in Tenjin, Fukuoka City, announced it will close its current building at the end of February 2027 due to...
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Fukuoka PARCO to Close in 2027
Fukuoka PARCO, a major commercial complex in Tenjin, Fukuoka City, announced it will close its current building at the end of February 2027 due to...
42 Candidates Enter Fukuoka Races Ahead of Lower House Election
Japan’s House of Representatives election was officially announced on January 27, with 42 candidates declaring their intention to...
Teen Girl Dies After Car Plunges Into Riverbed in Kitakyushu
A light vehicle carrying five teenagers veered off a prefectural road and plunged into a riverbed late...
Fukuoka Open Top Bus Adds New Vehicles And Dazaifu Route
Nishitetsu will introduce two new vehicles to its FUKUOKA OPEN TOP BUS service on March 28, marking the first fleet renewal in 14 years...
Kitakyushu Open Top Bus Launches March 27, 2026
A new open-top sightseeing bus service will begin operating in Kitakyushu on March 27, offering panoramic views of the city’s waterfront...
Government Sets Expert Panel to Advance Shimonoseki–Kitakyushu Road
The Japanese government decided to establish an expert panel to examine funding and construction issues for the planned Shimonoseki–Kitakyushu Road, a proposed third road link betw...
Kyushu Horse Mackerel Fry Heads to U.S. Ballpark With Padres Deal
A seafood company based in Fukuoka City signed a contract to sell its horse mackerel fry at the San Diego Padres’ home stadium, marking a rare entry of a Kyushu...
Fukuoka Plans Record ¥1.15 Trillion Budget
Fukuoka City’s fiscal 2026 general account budget is projected at a record ¥1.12–1.15 trillion, driven by infrastructure, education, and safety projects...
Fire Academy Officials to Face Charges Over Trainee’s Death
Police plan to refer three former officials of the Fukuoka City Fire Academy, including the former principal, to prosecutors on...
Former Fortune Teller Withholds Plea in Fukuoka Fraud Trial
The first court hearing was held on January 21 for a former fortune teller accused of defrauding a married couple with a false investment scheme...