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Jan 31, 2024 Local News
Pietro Partners with Fukuoka City for Culinary Celebration of Local Produce
Fukuoka City has initiated an innovative culinary project aimed at enhancing the consumption and appreciation of locally sourced produce. In a groundbreaking move, iBank Marketing....
Dec 20, 2023 Local News
32-Year Sewage Billing Mistake Discovered in Fukuoka
Fukuoka City announced on the 19th that it mistakenly collected about 16.23 million yen in sewage fees over 32 years from a communal housing building, despite it...
Dec 19, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka City to Conclude COVID-19 Mass Vaccination
Fukuoka City has announced the conclusion of its COVID-19 mass vaccination program at the city office on December 28, due to a decrease in appointment bookings. However, individual...
Dec 14, 2023 Local News
Taiwanese Tuna Sold as Shizuoka Produce by Trial Stores
Trial Company, headquartered in Fukuoka City and operating supermarkets nationwide, has been found to have sold seafood with incorrect country-of-origin labels...
Dec 13, 2023 Local News
Fatal Collision at Fukuoka’s Bento Shop
Around 2:30 PM on the 11th, two cars collided at an intersection in Sawara Ward, Fukuoka, causing one to crash into a roadside bento shop. An elderly man waiting outside the shop w...
Dec 13, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka City’s “Charming City Building Award” Announced
The "Charming City Building Award 2023" was announced on the 11th, recognizing individuals and organizations contributing to Fukuoka's appeal. Hosted by...
Dec 13, 2023 Local News
Hakata Police Station Conducts Safe Driving Training for Taxi Drivers
Due to a high number of taxi-related accidents, Hakata Police Station provided practical safe driving instruction to taxi drivers. Fukuoka Prefectural Police aims to...
Dec 8, 2023 Local News
Sanrio’s Dream Park Bus Tours Fukuoka from December 22
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks Co., Ltd. is set to bring a splash of color and whimsy to the streets of Fukuoka with the launch of a special Nishitetsu wrapping bus, adorned with Sanrio ch...
Dec 8, 2023 Local News
Blue Bottle Coffee’s Kyushu Debut
Gaining a foothold in Fukuoka through its popular pop-up store, Blue Bottle Coffee is now poised to make its much-anticipated Kyushu debut. Originating in...
Dec 7, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Expands Childcare Aid to High Schoolers
Fukuoka City has announced an expansion of its childcare support policy, which will now include high school students starting from January next year. This program currently limits ...