Chain Incident at Fukuoka School
In a disturbing event at a private middle school in Fukuoka City, two senior students have been sent to family court for their involvement in a bullying incident involving a freshm...
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Chain Incident at Fukuoka School
In a disturbing event at a private middle school in Fukuoka City, two senior students have been sent to family court for their involvement in a bullying incident involving a freshm...
Fukuoka’s Yatai Culture Booms with 10 Billion Yen Impact
The economic impact of Fukuoka City's famous food stalls, known as Yatai, has significantly increased, surpassing 10 billion yen annually. A study conducted by a private research f...
JR Kyushu Launches Driverless Trains on Kashii Line
JR Kyushu is set to introduce autonomous train operation on the Kashii Line in Fukuoka Prefecture from March next year. This initiative, the first of its kind within...
Fukuoka Unveils New Subway Cars After 27 Years!
The Fukuoka City Transportation Bureau has announced new "4000 Series" subway cars for the Airport and Hakozaki Lines, to start operating in fall 2024. This update...
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...
Prince Hotel to Open a New Establishment in Fukuoka City in Spring 2026
Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide announced the opening of a new full-service hotel near Fukuoka Tower in the Momochihama area of Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City, in spring 2026. The 20-stor...
Fukuoka City Middle School Staff Arrested for Unauthorized GPS Installation on Woman’s Car
In May this year, a 38-year-old staff member of a municipal middle school in Fukuoka City was arrested for violating the Stalker Control Law. He is suspected of installing a GPS de...
Autonomous Bus Test Ride Event in Fukuoka
Before a trial run starting November 22nd, a test ride event for an autonomous bus was held near JR Hakozaki Station. The experiment, conducted by Fukuoka City and...
Monkey Sighting at Fukuoka Middle School Hastens Dismissal Time
On November 20th, a monkey appeared near the gate of Jonan Middle School in Chayama, Fukuoka's Jonan Ward. No injuries were reported. The school expedited...
Fukuoka Prosecution Appeals Acquittal in Stimulant Smuggling Case
The Fukuoka District Public Prosecutor's Office has appealed the acquittal of a 72-year-old Indian man charged with smuggling about 2 kilograms of stimulants from South Korea into ...