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Pioneering Entertainment Facility Opens in Fukuoka
Zero-Ten Corporation announced the opening of "010 BUILDING" (zero one zero building), a culture-transmitting complex combining food and entertainment, in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City...
New Campsite with Cafe and Farm Experiences
Since its opening in 2012, Kanatake no Sato Park has become a place where visitors can experience life in the fascinating "village" through barbecues, agricultural experiences, nat...
Plans to Rebuild Former Iwataya Buildings (now PARCO) Announced
J. Front Retailing, operator of Daimaru and other stores, has announced that it is considering rebuilding the main building and annex building used by Fukuoka PARCO in The building...
Record Number of Applicants For Yatai
Fukuoka City received 65, a record-high application for yatai (mobile food stalls). The city has widened its scope to include coffee specialty and international cuisine. Thirteen y...
Tenjin Loft To Relocate
Tenjin Loft, a general merchandise specialty store that has been a favorite in the Tenjin area of Fukuoka City for 15 years, has announced that it will relocate next spring. Tenjin...
Incumbent Mayor Takashima Announces Candidacy
Incumbent Mayor Takashima has announced his candidacy for a fourth term. At a press conference at around 4:30 p.m. on October 11, he announced his candidacy in the November 20 elec...
Fukuoka City Discounts Official Document Printouts
Issuance of residence certificates and other documents that can be printed at convenience stores are now being offered for just ¥100 to Fukuoka City residents. The discount program...
Physically Challenged Offer Work Opportunities Using Robots
The city has announced that it will start a project using robots to help people with serious disabilities and intractable diseases to participate in society. Fukuoka City is promot...
Bicycle Safety Class for International Students
A cycling safety class was held in Fukuoka City on Oct 4 for international students. The students were asked, "Do you think bicycles are like cars? The participants in the safety c...
Emergency Controls For Alien Hornets
The Japanese government has decided to begin extermination work on an invasive alien species of hornets that has been confirmed in Fukuoka City and other areas...