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Mar 8, 2024 Local News
“Hana no Matsu Eki Kareigawa” Wins Grand Prix!
The quintessential pleasure of railway journeys in Japan often lies in savoring the unique ekiben (station bento) of each locale. The grand winner of the Kyushu Ekiben Grand Prix.....
Mar 7, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Cherry Blossoms: Early Bloom Forecast!
The Japan Weather Association released its cherry blossom forecast on March 6th, predicting that the cherry trees in Fukuoka City are expected to bloom on March 20th, which is two ...
Mar 7, 2024 Local News
Crackdown on Reckless Motorcycle Riding in Tagawa Area: Four Arrested
In the Tagawa area, police have apprehended four individuals, including a middle school student, for participating in reckless motorcycle activities. The culprits, aged 14 to...
Mar 6, 2024 Local News
Nishitetsu Unveils New Station in 14 Years
Nishitetsu revealed its new Sakuranamiki Station to the press on March 5, marking the first addition in 14 years to the Tenjin Omuta Line, set to open on March 16. Positioned betwe...
Mar 6, 2024 Local News
Nagasaki Amazon Delivery Workers Announce Strike
A group of freelance Amazon delivery workers in Nagasaki announced a strike set for March 8, potentially affecting around 5,000 parcel deliveries. This follows a...
Mar 6, 2024 Local News
Deliberations on the Restoration of Fukuoka Castle’s Keep
A discussion forum titled "Considering the Restorative Maintenance of Fukuoka Castle's Keep" was held on March 5, gathering stakeholders including a former Vice Minister of...
Mar 1, 2024 Local News
Record Number of Foreign Workers in Fukuoka Prefecture: 64,990
The Fukuoka Labour Bureau reported that by the end of October 2023, the prefecture had 64,990 foreign workers, a 13% increase (7,597 workers) from the previous year, setting a reco...
Mar 1, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture Launches Multilingual Portal Site “FUKUOKA IS OPEN”
Fukuoka Prefecture has launched the multilingual portal site "FUKUOKA IS OPEN" with the goal of establishing Fukuoka as a globally favored destination. Designed to attract internat...
Mar 1, 2024 Local News
Former Olympic Judoka Arrested for Alleged 40 Million Yen Fraud
A 58-year-old ex-Olympian judoka, Kenji Maruyama, was arrested at his home in Onojo City, accused of defrauding 40 million yen from a woman in Chiba under the guise of a cryptocurr...
Mar 1, 2024 Local News
New Initiative for Seismic Retrofitting of Homes in Fukuoka
Following the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Fukuoka Governor Hattori announced the formation of a new council in collaboration with municipalities to promote seismic...