City Proposes Tunnel to Improve Access to Airport
On Nov. 19, Fukuoka City announced plans to include a tunnel in its Urban Expressway extension that will provide direct access to the airport. The tunnel will travel under...
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Bills (Australia) to Open in Suijo Park Fukuoka
Under the umbrella of the Tenjin Big Bang Project, Nishi-nippon Railroad Co. is building a new two-story leisure facility in Suijo Park that is slated to open in
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Thai Government to Shut Down Fukuoka Offices
The government of Thailand has announced that it will close its Fukuoka offices by the end of the year as part of...
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Prolific Bike Thief Caught in Sawara Ward
Police in Sawara Ward have arrested 52-year old Yuji Kawakami, a part-time worker residing in Hoshiguma 5-chome (Sawara Ward), for alleged bicycle theft. Upon searching his home, t...
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Hawks’ Matsuda Also Eyeing Jump to Majors
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks third baseman Nobuhiro Matsuda has announced he will elect free agency with an eye on making the jump to the major leagues. The 32-year old slashed...
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New Lexus SUVs Begin Roll-Off at Toyota Kyushu
On Nov. 4, Toyota Motor Kyushu held a roll-off ceremony for the recently revamped Lexus RX sport utility vehicle at its...
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Progress Slow on Efforts to Reduce Taxis in Kyushu
On Nov. 1, the national government named seven cities and eight towns in the metro Fukuoka area as a “designated area” where it aims to reduce the number of taxis in operation. Loc...
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Hawks’ Lee Dae-Ho Sets Sights on MLB
At a press conference held in Seoul on Nov. 3, Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks slugger Lee Dae-ho announced his intention to play in the U.S. major leagues next year. Lee, 33, said that as ...
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Samurai Japan Prepares for Premier 12 Tournament
Samurai Japan, the team representing Japan in the WBSC (World Baseball Softball Confederation) Premier 12 tournament starting on Nov. 8, started training on Tuesday (Nov. 3) in...
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Official Bordeaux Wine Bar to Open in Fukuoka Next Spring
Sister cities Bordeaux, France and Fukuoka have published a joint declaration to open a Bordeaux wine bar in Fukuoka. The wine bar will offer wine made in Bordeaux and is officiall...