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Fukuoka Honors WWII Victims on 78th Anniversary of Air Raid
June 19th marks the 78th anniversary of the Fukuoka Air Raid during World War II. For the first time in four years, a memorial service was held in Fukuoka City to honor those who l...
Subway Stir-Fry: Chef’s Knives Mistaken for Wielding Weapon
There was a slice of drama in Fukuoka City on the 19th when a routine subway ride turned into a whodunit, all thanks to a 911 call reporting a potential blade-wielding passenger. P...
Fukuoka to Welcome New Itochu Logistics Hub
Itochu Corporation is planning to build a logistics center in the Higashi Ward of Fukuoka City, marking its first facility in the Kyushu region. The center, expected to start const...
Fukuoka City’s ‘Art Fireworks’ Show Returns After Five Years
Fukuoka City is preparing to revive its large-scale "Art Fireworks" event after a five-year break. The show, featuring fireworks launched in time with music, drew more than 10,000 ...
Tragedy Strikes at Fukuoka Construction Site
On the afternoon of the 15th, a tragic incident unfolded at a construction site in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City, where a male worker was buried in earth and debris. Although he was d...
Nokonoshima Hosts Fukuoka’s First Beach Opening
On the island of Nokonoshima, located off the coast of Fukuoka city, the earliest beach opening in the prefecture took place amidst the sounds of cheerful children playing and spla...
Fukuoka Eyes Skate Park to Boost Youth Appeal
Discussions are underway for the establishment of a new skateboarding facility and event space near "Boat Race Fukuoka" in Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City. The intent is to attract more fa...
Fukuoka Office Vacancy Rates Decline Amidst Construction Boom
The Hakata FD Business Center, located in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, which was completed in February, saw a decrease in office vacancy rates for the second consecutive month in May...
Swim Championship Volunteer Training Begins in Fukuoka City
Training for volunteers who will assist in the operation of the World Aquatics Championships and World Aquatics Masters Championships has commenced at a gymnasium in Fukuoka City. ...
Self-Consignment Solar Power: Fukuoka’s Leap Towards Decarbonization
The Tenjin Business Center Building, a large office building that opened in 2021 in the heart of Fukuoka City, is making strides in its mission towards decarbonization by harnessin...