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Mar 19, 2024 Local News
JR Kokura’s Quick-Serve Sushi Delight
JR Kokura Station now boasts a unique culinary addition, Tachigui Sushi Heishirou, inside its Shinkansen gates, courtesy of JR West Japan and local sushi chain Heishirou...
Mar 19, 2024 Now Reports
Fukuoka Clam Digging Guide 2024
As spring blossoms, you're likely to encounter a captivating scene by the shorelines or river mouths: crowds of people engaging deeply with a tradition that’s far from your...
Mar 19, 2024 Event
Light Up in Fukuoka Castle
Witness an enchanting apparition at Fukuoka Castle, where a majestic structure, inspired by the historical castle tower, emerges on the tenshudai (castle tower base)! This...
Mar 19, 2024 Event
Fukuoka Castle Sakura Festival
Every year, from late March to early April, Maizuru Park, a renowned cherry blossom destination in Fukuoka City, comes alive with the breathtaking beauty of approximately...
Mar 14, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Tech’s New Alliance Aims to Spark Startup Surge with QB Capital
Kyushu Institute of Technology collaborates with QB Capital to foster startups, targeting the creation of 5-10 innovative companies within five years. This partnership will focus o...
Mar 14, 2024 Local News
Kurume’s Chikugo River Gets Transparent, Scenic Floodwalls
Kurume City has unveiled a pioneering floodwall project along the Chikugo River, featuring transparent acrylic panels. This innovative approach, a first in Japan, allows visitors a...
Mar 14, 2024 Local News
Record-High Salary Increase at Yaskawa Electric in Kitakyushu
On the focused response day of the spring labor negotiations, March 13th, Yaskawa Electric, a leading industrial robot manufacturer based in Kitakyushu, announced...
Mar 14, 2024 Local News
22-Year-Old Driver Crashes Van into Fukuoka Convenience Store
A light van crashed into a convenience store in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, on the afternoon of the 13th. The 22-year-old driver reportedly mistook the accelerator for the brake...
Mar 14, 2024 Local News
Historic Milestone: Fukuoka Appoints First Female Police Station Chief
This spring marked a historic achievement for the Fukuoka Prefectural Police with Miho Ohara's appointment as the first female station chief, now at the helm of Ukiha Police Statio...
Mar 13, 2024 Now Reports
Discover Spring in Fukuoka: A Guide to Seasonal Traditions and Local Delights
Spring in Japan is a season of renewal and rejoicing, as nature awakens with sprouting plants and warming temperatures. It's a time rich with unique flavors and exclusive events...