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Nov 29, 2018

New Shopping Center on Former Tobu Market

A new shopping center named Branch Fukuoka Shimobaru will open in Higashi-ku on November 30. Located in Fukuoka City's former Tobu Market site, this spot will provide community spa...

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Mar 30, 2018

Hakata Bypass Finally Opens

The Kokudo (National Highway) No. 3 Hakata Bypass has finally opened. Traffic can now pass through the 3.3 km stretch of road connecting the Shimobaru Chuo Kosaten (intersection) t...

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Mar 20, 2018

New Ohajiki at Hakozaki Shrine

Hakozakigu Shrine announced that the hugely popular Hojoya Ohajiki will be replaced later this month. A new line of the ceramic game counters called Hakozakigu Ohajiki will go on s...

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Mar 13, 2018

Torii Gate at Hakozakigu Shrine to be Demolished

The 16-meter tall torii gate that leads up to Hakozakigu Shrine will be demolished by the end of April. Sections of the gate, which faces National Highway 3, have started to...

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Feb 15, 2018

Innovative Smart Store Opens in Fukuoka

A new supermarket that utilizes state-of-the-art technology opened in Fukuoka. The store is called Super Center Trial and is located in Island City, Higashi-ku. One of the main att...

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Jan 9, 2018

Kyushu University’s Hakozaki Buildings to be Preserved Digitally

Kyushu University is exploring the possibility of digitally preserving the buildings that will be demolished during the closure of their Hakozaki Campus. The university has...