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Kyushu Roundtable #5: Can Fukuoka Handle Its Own Success?

As Fukuoka’s economy gathers momentum, the conversation is shifting from whether the city should grow to how that growth can improve everyday life. At Kyushu Roundtable #5, nearly ...

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Blue Skies, BBQ and Canada Day Memories

After days of watching the weather forecast and keeping a nervous eye on an approaching typhoon, the skies cleared just in time for the Fukuoka Canada Day Party 2026. Guests were w...

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International Voices, Local Stakes

On February 20 at CIC Fukuoka, 33 residents representing 18 nationalities gathered for a simple but meaningful experiment. It worked so well that...

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Fukuoka Illuminations to Enjoy Through the New Year

In winter, Fukuoka quietly changes its look through light. Urban canyons between buildings...

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Real Startup Visa Experiences: What It’s Like Building a Company in Fukuoka

Thanks to the twelve international founders featured in our recent Startup Visa article for joining us last Friday evening at CIC Fukuoka for...

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Kyushu Sumo Tournament 2025 & Cultural Experiences in Fukuoka

When the sumo stables roll into town and wrestlers in yukata start appearing on the streets, Fukuoka knows winter has arrived...

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Autumn in Hakata: Events Just a Short Walk from Hakata Station or Tenjin

Within walking distance of both Hakata Station and Tenjin, Hakata is an area where old townscapes and welcoming local shops remain...

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Celebrate Autumn with Art in Fukuoka

Fukuoka is working to become a city where art is part of everyday life. Through “Fukuoka Art Next (FaN),” the city supports artists while...

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