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May 18, 2018 Local News
Tsushima Added to JR Kyushu Beetle Ferry Route
The JR Kyushu Jet Ferry announced that their high speed Beetle (hydrofoil) service will open a new route on July 23 that will run between Fukuoka and Busan via Hitakatsu Port on Ts...
May 18, 2018 Local News
Nishitetsu Reports Record-High Sales
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd., (Nishitetsu) saw a 4.7% growth in income last year. The revenue of 375.2 billion yen is a record-high for Nishitetsu, as well as the first increase...
May 18, 2018 Local News
Fukuoka City to Subsidize Storage Batteries for Homes and EV Cars
Fukuoka City is currently offering subsidies for several green alternatives to fossil fuel. In an effort to fight global warming, the city financially supports purchases of lithium...
May 18, 2018 Local News
Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk Announces Room Renovations
Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk General Manager Josh Roberts announced plans to refurbish the guest rooms on the 26th to 29th floors. The renovation work will draw inspiration from a range...
May 17, 2018 Local News
Consortium of Local Companies Chosen to Operate Fukuoka Airport
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has consolidated their decision to select a consortium of companies for the privatization of Fukuoka Airport. The manage...
May 16, 2018 Local News
Fukuoka City Considering New Accommodation Tax
The Fukuoka City local government is considering the introduction of a new accommodation tax later this year. The levy will be aimed at visitors staying in local accommodation faci...
May 16, 2018 Local News
New Grill Restaurant to Open in Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd., (Nishitetsu) has announced that they will refurbish the dining area on the top floor of their Solaria Hotel. The company is planning to strengthen ...
May 11, 2018 Local News
Thai Olympic Taekwondo Team to Hold Training Camp in Kitakyushu
The Thai Olympic taekwondo team will hold their training camp in Kitakyushu City in the build-up to the Tokyo Olympic games in 2020. Kitakyushu City is a designated "host town" for...
May 8, 2018 Local News
New V-Varen Nagasaki Stadium to Open in 2023
A group of companies headed by Japanet Holdings announced plans to complete a new stadium on the site of the former Saiwaimachi ship building yard. Developers plan to complete the ...
May 7, 2018 Local News
Number of Tourists Visiting Fukuoka City Tops 20 Million for the First Time
According to tourism statistics recently released by Fukuoka City, the number of tourists visiting the city reached 20.5 million in 2016, which marks a 3.9% increase year-on-year a...