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Fukuoka’s Historic Nakasu Taiyo to Close, Final Bow with Chaplin
The Nakasu Taiyo movie theater in Fukuoka City is set to close at the end of March, drawing the curtain on its 78-year history. For its final farewell, special screenings of three ...
Japan’s First Osmotic Power Plant Breaks Ground in Fukuoka
Fukuoka City hosts the groundbreaking ceremony for Japan's first practical-level osmotic power generation plant, utilizing the salinity gradient between seawater and freshwater...
Fukuoka PARCO Sustainable Week
Fukuoka PARCO is championing the concept of "circulation" over disposal. This spring, they are set to host another Sustainable Week, focusing on upcycling, following a successful e...
Fukuoka-Based Retailer’s Successful IPO
Trial Holdings, a major retail company based in Fukuoka City, successfully listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market. This company, which operates 311 discount stores nation...
Fukuoka Prefecture Launches Hub to Support International Workforce
Fukuoka Prefecture is poised to launch a new support center in Fukuoka City this autumn, aimed at attracting global talent by fostering a secure and welcoming environment for forei...
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Marks 100 Years with Dividend Hike
Nishi-Nippon Railroad will raise its dividend to 40 yen per share for the fiscal year ending March 2024, up 5 yen from the previous year, in celebration of the Tenjin Omuta Line's ...
Uniqlo’s Secondhand Sale: Tokyo & Fukuoka
Uniqlo has unveiled a plan to offer secondhand clothing for a limited period at their stores in Tokyo and Fukuoka. This endeavor repurposes Uniqlo’s collected items from past sprin...
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...
Accenture Expands in Fukuoka, Targets 3000 Employees
Accenture has unveiled its second Fukuoka hub, focusing on technological advancements to enhance business operations. The company's expansion capitalizes on...
Fukuoka City Cuts Work Hours by 33% with Generative AI Trial
Fukuoka City has announced a 33% reduction in work hours during a generative AI utilization experiment conducted by the AI startup AndDot (Shibuya, Tokyo) for about 40 city employe...