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Fukuoka Subway Extends Last Train Service on Fridays
Fukuoka City Subway announced that, starting August 23, it will extend the last train service on Fridays by up to 35 minutes to accommodate the increasing number of late-night pass...
Fukuoka City Bus Accident Kills Two Sisters
In a tragic accident on August 18 in Fukuoka City's Sawara Ward, a bus collided with a compact car, resulting in the deaths of two young sisters, aged 7 and 5...
Fukuoka Launches Tourism Academy
The Fukuoka Convention & Visitors Bureau has launched the "Fukuoka Tourism Future Creation Academy" for young employees in the tourism and hospitality industry. The program aims to...
Kyushu University Launches EUV Company
Kyushu University has established EUV Photon Co., a new company dedicated to EUV light irradiation and analysis, crucial for advanced semiconductor development...
Fukuoka’s Oldest Cinema “Nakasu Taiyo” to Reopen in New Building
Fukuoka City's oldest cinema, "Taiyo Theater" (commonly known as "Nakasu Taiyo"), which closed in March after 78 years and is currently undergoing demolition, is...
Nishi-Nippon City Bank Hosts “Asian Finance and Economic Forum”
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Nishi-Nippon City Bank hosted the "Asian Finance and Economic Forum 2024" on August 1st in Hakata, Fukuoka City. The event...
Fukuoka Zoo Seeks Names for New Asian Elephants
Fukuoka Zoo announced the arrival of four Asian elephants from Myanmar and is now seeking names for them. The elephants, three females and one male...
Hakata Restaurant Owners Halt Aggressive Solicitation
Restaurant owners near JR Hakata Station, known for aggressive solicitation, have declared an end to the practice following police crackdowns. On the 30th, a dissolution...
Four Elephants Arrive at Fukuoka Zoo
Four Asian elephants from Myanmar have arrived at Fukuoka Zoo after a delayed transfer. The elephants, traveling over 21 hours via Thailand, landed at Kitakyushu...
Sekibunkan Bookstore Tenjin to Close
Sekibunkan Bookstore, located in the Tenjin Underground Shopping Mall, will close its doors on August 14 due to the expiration of its lease agreement. NIC Retail Co., Ltd. expresse...