Atol Opens New Drug Distribution Warehouse
On June 1, Fukuoka-based pharmaceutical wholesaler Atol Co. completed construction on a cutting-edge area logistics center...
Atol Opens New Drug Distribution Warehouse
On June 1, Fukuoka-based pharmaceutical wholesaler Atol Co. completed construction on a cutting-edge area logistics center...
Fukuoka City Offers Residence and Office Rent Subsidies to Foreign Entrepreneurs
etails of a program offering subsidies of up to ¥70,000/month (for residences) and ¥50,000/month (for business offices) have been posted on Fukuoka City’s website. The subsidies la...
Kashii Kaen Slated for Makeover
Kashii Kaen, the theme park in Higashi Ward operated by Nishi-nippon Railroad Co., is slated to undergo an overhaul. Work will begin this fall and is slated for completion next...
First Smog Warning in Four Years Issued
On May 30, three cities, including Fukuoka and Kitakyushu, and two towns in Fukuoka Prefecture issued photochemical smog warnings. The warnings were the first...
Halal Ramen in Kagoshima
From Jun. 1 (Wed.), ramen shop Mensyou Kirin started serving ramen using Halal ingredients! The restaurant opted to start serving halal ramen because
Fukuoka To Host Asia’s First America’s Cup World Series Race
It was officially announced on June 2, that Fukuoka City will host a qualifier race for the 35th America's Cup 2017. The races will be held in Fukuoka between November 18 to 20. It...
Free HIV Tests Available at Your Local Health and Welfare Center
From Jun. 1 (Wed.) to Jun. 7 (Tue.), the Health and Welfare Centers of each ward in Fukuoka City are offering free anonymous HIV testing. Please call your...
Jetstar Asia to Cancel Fukuoka ~ Bangkok ~ Singapore Flight Route
After approximately two years and three months, Jetstar Asia is discontinuing its Singapore ~ Bangkok ~ Fukuoka service. The last flight will depart...
JR Kyushu To Sell Discounted Rail Pass To Increase Tourism After Recent Earthquakes
From June 1 to July 17, JR Kyushu will offer the “Genki ni! Kyushu Pass” (Cheer up! Kyushu Pass), a discounted one-day pass which can be used for unlimited trips on...
Animal Rescue Center to Open in Oita This June
Japan’s first permanent disaster-relief animal rescue center plans to open its doors on Jun. 1 (Wed.). The center, located in nature-rich Jizoubaru, Oita (the land is borrowed from...