Fukuoka Zoo’s Orangutan Dead at 53
Mimi, a popular orangutan, bred at the Fukuoka City Zoo, was found dead on the morning of December 14 at an estimated age of 53. Mimi was the oldest male Bornean orangutan in Japan...
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Fukuoka Zoo’s Orangutan Dead at 53
Mimi, a popular orangutan, bred at the Fukuoka City Zoo, was found dead on the morning of December 14 at an estimated age of 53. Mimi was the oldest male Bornean orangutan in Japan...
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Uminonakamichi
The Ministry of the Environment announced that a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus was detected in a dead whooper swan at Uminonakamichi Seaside Park. On the 7th of this mont...
Gourmet Gacha Promotion is Back!
The popular "Gourmet Gacha" project will return to Solaria Stage and Solaria Plaza for three days from December 16 (Fri.) to 18 (Sun.) in a Christmas version. For ¥500 per turn, yo...
Tenjin Big Bang May Expand
According to the officials, Nishitetsu and other landowners held a meeting on December 9 to discuss the redevelopment of an area along the Naka River in the eastern part of Fukuoka...
2022 Fukuoka City Survey on Liveability
According to a recent survey, ninety-six percent of Fukuoka City residents rate the city high in terms of liveability. The 2022 survey by the city’s administration reveals how citi...
Kyudai and MDC Collaborate in Tenjin for Art Space
The "Tenjin Art Project" is a project to convert the vacant first floor of the Fukuoka Tenjin Center Building, an office building located along Meiji-dori Avenue, into an art space...
Discounted Passes for Boss Ezo Sold in Korea
Tickets for Boss E-zo Fukuoka became available at a special rate for visitors from Korea. The limited Free Pass can be purchased at Discovery Kyushu for ¥5,000 per person (regular ...
Fukuoka Chuo Post Office and “AEON” to be rebuilt in the 2030s
Japan Post and AEON Kyushu announced on December 8 that they had submitted an outline plan to Fukuoka City to proceed with a project to rebuild the Fukuoka Chuo Post Office and...
JR Kyushu To Do More Business in Tenjin
JR Kyushu accelerates their Tenjin-based business. While JR Hakata Station and its surrounding area were once recognized as the area of focus of Kyushu Railway Company’s business, ...
Tap Water Odor reported in Parts of Fukuoka City
Reports from about 500 citizens about an unusual odor in tap water in Fukuoka City were recently reported. The waterworks bureau said that most areas had been cleaned by the mornin...