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Mar 14, 2018 Local News
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Fukuoka’s 2nd Anniversary
Time flies! On March 14, it’ll be two years since the opening of the Fukuoka branch of Wolfgang's Steakhouse. To mark the occasion, the restaurant will feature a special...
Mar 13, 2018 Local News
Torii Gate at Hakozakigu Shrine to be Demolished
The 16-meter tall torii gate that leads up to Hakozakigu Shrine will be demolished by the end of April. Sections of the gate, which faces National Highway 3, have started to...
Mar 12, 2018 Local News
AI Technology to Prevent Road Accidents
The Kyushu Institute of Technology announced on March 6 the development of a sensor-based system that immediately turns on an autonomous driving function in a car in case the drive...
Mar 12, 2018 Local News
VR Experience at the Yahata Steel Works
Visitors to the Yahata Steel Works will be able to experience five different virtual reality simulations from March 14 onwards. The UNESCO World Heritage site will offer eight gogg...
Mar 12, 2018 Local News
JR Kyushu Release New Range of Themed Masking Tape
JR Kyushu and JR Kyushu Trading Co., Ltd. released their second range of themed masking tapes on March 4. The new series of six tapes feature local trains and...
Mar 12, 2018 Local News
Government of Thailand Considers Reopening Thai Trade Center Fukuoka
The Government of Thailand has announced it is considering to reopen Thai Trade Center Fukuoka, which it shuttered in March 2016. The Center provides business matching for...
Mar 12, 2018 Local News
New Boats Available at Boathouse Ohori Park
Located in the center of Fukuoka City, Ohori Park is a popular spot for both locals and visitors to relax. The lake covers approximately 226,000 square meters and is known througho...
Mar 9, 2018 Local News
Plans for Multi-purpose Complexes in JR Miyazaki Station
Miyazaki Kotsu Co., Ltd. and JR Kyushu plan to develop two multi-purpose complexes around the west entrance of JR Miyazaki Station. Construction of the ¥10 billion project is expec...
Mar 9, 2018 Local News
New Selection Process for Fukuoka Marathon 2018
Details about the 2018 Fukuoka Marathon have been released, and this year’s race will take place on November 11. The Executive Committee announced that the new selection process wi...
Mar 9, 2018 Local News
Record Sales Figures at Fukuoka Parco
Fukuoka Parco has announced that the complex earned ¥22.2 billion in sales during February 2018, an increase of 3% compared to the same period last year. The Fukuoka-based departme...