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Jul 26, 2016

“Kyushu Design Marché” Open in Tenjin until Aug. 30

From Jul. 1 to Aug. 30, a pop-up store selling Kyushu products with unusual and unique designs is open in IMS (3F). Kyushu Design Marché is hosted by...

Jul 26, 2016

Kyushu Expressway May Get New Exit

It has come to light that Fukuoka and Saga prefectures are mulling a new “smart” expressway interchange on the Kyushu Expressway between the Tosu Junction and Kurume to be located ...

Jul 26, 2016

Sakurajima Volcano Eruption

At 00:02 today (Jul. 26, Tue.), Sakurajima volcano erupted. The volcanic ash reached a height of around 5,000 m, the highest since the August 2013 eruption. The Japan Meteorologica...

Jul 25, 2016

Kyushu Reconstruction Discount Tickets

Kyushu Reconstruction Discount Tickets, whose goal is to help Kyushu’s tourism sector recover in the wake of the Kumamoto Earthquakes, are selling well. They can be used for lodgin...

Jul 22, 2016

Goldfish Illumination at Fukuoka Tower

Watch goldfish swim up Fukuoka Tower! This summer illumination features large goldfish (of three different kinds) gliding along the surface of this Fukuoka landmark...

Jul 21, 2016

Nishitetsu Kids Tickets for Sale

This summer, Nishitetsu Group is offering Nishitetsu Kids tickets. Families can use these discount tickets to travel to Tenjin, in the center of Fukuoka, and enjoy a day in town. Y...

Jul 20, 2016

New Basketball Team Name “Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka” and Logo Announced

Fukuoka’s B.League (third division) basketball team has a new name: Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka. The name was selected after a member of the public suggested...

Jul 20, 2016

Hakataekimae-dori Redevelopment Announced

On Jul. 19 (Tue.), Fukuoka City announced the redevelopment of Hakataekimae-dori. This project is part of the ongoing efforts to make the city more pedestrian-friendly, and it is h...