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2016 Research Report “Cities On The ‘Third Axis’ Plus 3” & “Global Networks Of Fukuoka” Released
Fukuoka Urban Research Center (URC) has published their 2016 reports detailing the growth and networks of Fukuoka as a “global city.” The report "Cities on the ‘Third Axis’ plus 3”...
Mariera Cruise Ship Renovated
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. spent ¥200 million to renovate Mariera, a ship that offers customers a fine dining experience while cruising around the waters around Hakata Bay. Fe...
Management Of Fukuoka Airport Open To Bids
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is calling for companies to bid for the management of the Fukuoka Airport building and runway. According to guidelines, ...
Swimming Ban At Momochi Following Oil Spill Now Lifted
The swimming ban implemented due to the oil spill caused by a fire on a cargo ship off Hakata Bay last April has been lifted at Atagohama Marina Town Seaside Beach Park and Momochi...
New Facilities At Cruise Ship Pier Announced
The Port of Hakata Development Co. Ltd. announced details for a new commercial facility at Hakata Port. The management will be overseen by drugstore company Carel Plus. An increasi...
Seniors Can Turn In Drivers Licenses For Subway Rebates
Fukuoka City has begun a new program in which senior citizens who turn in their driver's license can get rebates on subway travel. The move is an effort to encourage use of public ...
Fukuoka Donates Waste Collection Vehicle To Kenyan County
Fukuoka Kankyo Zaidan (Environment Foundation), the garbage collection agency in Fukuoka City, has donated a waste collection vehicle to Kiambu County in Kenya. It is hoped that th...
JR Kyushu Announce Record Profits
JR Kyushu has announced its earnings for the first time since going public, revealing record profits in excess of ¥44.7...
Support For Startups Looking To Expand Overseas
On May 8, Fukuoka City opened the "Fukuoka Global Startup Center" to support business ventures looking to expand overseas. Based out of the "Startup Cafe" (Fukuoka City), the schem...
JR Kyushu Sweets Train Returns To Oita~Hita
JR sweets-themed sightseeing train, Aru Ressha, resumed its service on April 28 for the third time. It began operation in 2015 and last ran between April and June in 2016. Running ...