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Fukuoka Civic Hall to Open in March 2025 with Inaugural Concert
The new Fukuoka Civic Hall is set to officially open on Friday, March 28, 2025. The opening ceremony will feature an inaugural performance by renowned Japanese artist MISIA...
Nishitetsu to Raise Bus Fares in Kurume and Saga from February
Nishitetsu Group has announced plans to increase bus fares in Kurume and Saga starting February next year. The fare hike, the first in 26 years excluding tax adjustments...
Canal City Jewelry Theft Losses Estimated at Over ¥62 Million
The total loss from a series of thefts involving a suspect arrested for stealing ¥27 million worth of jewelry from a store in Canal City Hakata, Fukuoka, may exceed ¥62...
Record-Breaking August Temperatures in Fukuoka
This summer's intense heat resulted in record-breaking average temperatures across all of Fukuoka Prefecture in August, with Fukuoka City recording an average of 30.5°C...
Fukuoka Man Loses ¥180 Million in SNS Investment Scam
A man in his 70s from Fukuoka City was defrauded of approximately ¥180 million after being lured into a fake investment scheme by a person he met on social media...
Updated Typhoon #10 – August 30 AM – Closures and Transportation
The following is a summary of updates on Typhoon #10, including transportation and closure information as reported on KBC-TV just before 8 AM on August 30...
Updated Typhoon #10 Information and Closures – Transportation Updates
The following is a summary of updates on Typhoon #10, including transportation and closure information as reported on KBC-TV just before 8 AM on August 29...
Typhoon No. 10 Update and Transportation Status
The following is a summary of information picked up from several news services and then translated. Typhoon No. 10, a very strong storm, is approaching Kyushu and is expected to ma...
12 Arrested in Fukuoka for Credit Card Fraud Using Fake Driver’s Licenses
Fukuoka Prefectural Police have arrested twelve suspects in a large-scale credit card fraud scheme involving the use of forged driver's licenses. The group, suspected of being part...
Fire Destroys 57 Export Cars in Kitakyushu, No Injuries Reported
A fire in Kitakyushu's Moji Ward early on August 26 destroyed 57 vehicles intended for export. The site, managed by a Tokyo-based company, was unmanned at the time...