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Elderly Man Arrested for Trespassing in Women’s Restroom at Fukuoka Police HQ
A 77-year-old man claiming to be a cleaner was arrested on April 6th for allegedly trespassing into the women's restroom at the Fukuoka Prefectural Police Headquarters...
22-Year-Old Driver Crashes Van into Fukuoka Convenience Store
A light van crashed into a convenience store in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, on the afternoon of the 13th. The 22-year-old driver reportedly mistook the accelerator for the brake...
Nishitetsu Unveils New Station in 14 Years
Nishitetsu revealed its new Sakuranamiki Station to the press on March 5, marking the first addition in 14 years to the Tenjin Omuta Line, set to open on March 16. Positioned betwe...
Public Warned: Toxic Fire Ants in Fukuoka City
On November 25th, at Hakata Port in Fukuoka City, approximately 300 'fire ants,' known for their strong venom, were discovered. The prefecture has issued a warning not to touch ant...
Mane Offender: Hakata’s Equine Heist
In a tale that gives a whole new meaning to "horsing around," a 27-year-old man has been arrested for pulling off what might be...
Art Fair Asia Fukuoka Opens Doors
An art fair featuring galleries and artists from both Japan and abroad, centered around the theme of Asia, will...
Two Arrested in Cannabis Seizure at Hakata Port
In June, authorities intercepted a pickup truck ferrying a large amount of cannabis from Tsushima, Nagasaki Prefecture to Hakata Port...
Nishitetsu Tests Autonomous Bus Service at Fukuoka Airport
The Nishi-Nippon Railway Company (Nishitetsu) is running an experimental operation of an autonomous bus service that connects...
Lawson Launches Avatar-Assisted Service in Kyushu
In a step towards embracing the digital age, Lawson, a familiar convenience store chain, has embarked on a pilot program in Kyushu, employing avatar-operated customer service. The ...
Fukuoka Welcomes First Chinese Cruise Ship in Three Years
On the morning of the 28th, the cruise ship "Blue Dream Star," operated by a Chinese shipping company, made a port call at Hakata...