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Startup Cafe Moves into FUKUOKA growth next

A facility to support business startups called “FUKUOKA growth next” opened inside the former Daimyo Elementary School in the center of Tenjin, Fukuoka. The Startup Cafe, which fir...

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& And Hostel Opens in Kawabata Arcade, Fukuoka

A very unique hostel, “& And Hostel”, opens tomorrow, Aug. 19, along the covered Kawabata Shopping Arcade in central Fukuoka. Last night, we were given an advance look...

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New Landmark “Ship’s Garden” Opens Tomorrow

A new landmark in Fukuoka City opens tomorrow inside Suijo Park. The park, which is located along...

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Kitte Hakata Pre-Opening Report

Fukuoka Now attended a pre-opening event at Fukuoka’s newest shopping complex, Kitte Hakata, which opens to the public on Apr. 21. The 14-story complex will be home to 131 shops, i...

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Innovation Studio Fukuoka

Innovation Studio Fukuoka (ISF) is an initiative with big ambitions. On meeting Esben Grøndal, a Danish Intern with the ISF, currently studying for a Masters in Service Design back...

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Quality and Maintenance – Secrets to Success

Interview with Toshifumi Ide, President, Marine Hydrotec Co., Ltd. Tell us about your company. We began as Uchida Marine Hydraulics Co., Ltd in December 1971, when Uchida Hydraulic...

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Interview: Wataru Aso, President, Fukuoka Airport Building

Fukuoka Airport is well known as one of the most conveniently located airports in the world. We spoke with Wataru Aso, the president of Fukuoka Airport Building to learn more about...

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Kitakyushu Costco Opening Report

Fukuoka Now attended the pre-opening event at the new Kitakyushu Costco warehouse located in Yahatanishi-ku. Hundreds of VIP guests, suppliers and staff attended. Costco co-founder...

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