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May 29, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Welcomes First Chinese Cruise Ship in Three Years
On the morning of the 28th, the cruise ship "Blue Dream Star," operated by a Chinese shipping company, made a port call at Hakata...
May 29, 2023 Local News
Rooftop Hoops: Fukuoka’s Unique Basketball Venue
Fukuoka City proudly unveiled its first outdoor basketball court within the Fukuoka metropolitan area, marking its inauguration with...
May 10, 2023 Local News
Dramatic Sea Rescue Ends in Drug Bust!
In a hair-raising episode on May 8, a small car, hotly pursued by police, plunged dramatically into the icy waters off Hakata...
Mar 30, 2023 Local News
Ovision Ice Arena: Fukuoka’s Skating Revival
The newly renovated Fukuoka City skating rink, "Ovision Ice Arena Fukuoka," has been unveiled to the press. The "Ovision Ice Arena Fukuoka" underwent renovations after the "Papio I...
Nov 16, 2022 Local News
1 Kilo Marijuana Bust in Fukuoka
A suspect in his 20s was arrested for possessing nearly 1 kg of dried marijuana for commercial purposes at his home. The suspect denies some of the charges. After receiving informa...
Nov 1, 2022 Local News
Renamed Papio Ice Arena to Reopen
Papio Ice Arena, a skating rink in Fukuoka City, will reopen next April with a new name, Ovision Ice Arena Fukuoka. Saibu Gas Holdings, the operator of the Papio Ice Arena, which h...
Oct 25, 2022 Local News
Fukuoka Firefighters Rescue Pigeon
On October 22 residents in Morooka, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, reported a bird dangling from a utility pole. The bird appeared to be alive but unable to untangle itself. Firefighte...
Aug 1, 2022 Local News
KidZania Fukuoka Opens and Quickly Sells Out
KidZania Fukuoka, a theme park where children can experience various occupations, has opened. KidZania Fukuoka is located inside LaLaport Fukuoka in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, and....
Jul 26, 2022 Local News
World’s First Netflix Animation Production Zone in KidZania Fukuoka
Netflix’s first animation production studio for kids worldwide will open in KidZania Fukuoka on July 30. The collaboration would allow kids to explore the world of stop motion anim...
Mar 28, 2022 Local News
Fukuoka’s Newest Bridge’s Sign By Television Personality Tamori
Popular TV celebrity, Tamori san, took the role of writing a new bridge sign for the renovated Haruyoshi Bridge in central Fukuoka. One of his old high-school mates offered the rol...
