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Oct 28, 2024 · Sep 24, 2024. This season, 26 oyster huts will begin operations starting on October 5, 2024! Sep 5, 2024. For locals, it’s a given, but Fukuoka City is a rare gem—a truly walkable city where you can stroll between major attractions with ease... Every November, Fukuoka hosts the Grand Sumo Kyushu Tournament, offering a rare opportunity to ...
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2 days ago · Fukuoka Airport Sees Record 12.96 Million Passengers. From April to September, Fukuoka Airport recorded a historic 12.96 million passengers, a rise of 11% year-on-year, spurred by... Business. Travel & Tourism. Fukuoka Prefecture. Nov 7, 2024 Local News.
Bird Flu Detected in Wild Duck in Fukuoka, First Case This Season
1 day ago · A wild duck found dead in Fukuoka City at the start of November has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, the first case of the season in Fukuoka Prefecture. Authorities have designated a 10-kilometer monitoring zone around the location, urging residents to avoid handling wild birds and report any additional cases.
Fukuoka City Unveils New Subway Trains | Fukuoka Now
Oct 24, 2024 · Fukuoka City revealed its new “4000 series” subway trains, set to be introduced on the Airport Line and Hakozaki Line by November. The new trains, designed with passenger comfort in mind, feature a spacious interior, reducing seating from seven to six per row. Additional updates include a bright and open design with glass shelves and ...
One Fukuoka Bldg to Open April 24, 2025 with Tsutaya and Dining …
Oct 17, 2024 · T he One Fukuoka Building, under construction on the former site of the Fuku Building as part of the Tenjin Big Bang redevelopment project, will officially open on April 24, 2025. The 19-story, 4-basement-floor building, known as “One Fukuoka Bldg,” will feature an exciting mix of tenants, including new business models and …
Fukuoka Opens Support Center for Digital Transformation in Elder …
2 days ago · To address labor shortages in elder care, Fukuoka Prefecture is launching the “Care DX Support Center” on November 8 in Kasuga City. The center will provide consulting and resources for introducing digital technologies like care robots and ICT tools to improve operational efficiency. Staffed with occupational and care therapists, the center ...
New High: Fukuoka Draws in 65 Businesses
Jul 3, 2023 · F ukuoka City, Japan, has reported a record number of 65 new businesses entering the city in the 2022 fiscal year, surpassing the previous year’s record of 64. This marks a two-year streak of record-breaking corporate growth. The city’s redevelopment project “Tenjin Big Bang” and ‘TEAM FUKUOKA’, an initiative to turn Fukuoka into an international financial hub, have been ...
Fukuoka Airport Sees Record 12.96 Million Passengers
6 days ago · F rom April to September, Fukuoka Airport recorded a historic 12.96 million passengers, a rise of 11% year-on-year, spurred by high inbound tourism demand. International travelers made up 4.1 million of this total, an all-time high for the period. With a second runway set to open in March 2025 and a major terminal expansion underway, airport officials expect continued growth.
Fukuoka City to Boost Subway Service with New Trains
Feb 16, 2024 · With the introduction of 16 new cars between fiscal years 2026 and 2027, the city plans to raise the current service from 17 to 21 trains per hour, which is anticipated to reduce the congestion rate at 8 a.m. rush hour from 130% to 115%. In addition to the Nanakuma Line, improvements are also planned for the Airport Line and the Hakozaki Line ...
Fukuoka Climbs Population Rankings Despite Aging Challenge
Apr 25, 2024 · In 2023, Fukuoka Prefecture’s total population surpassed Hokkaido, ranking it eighth nationally with over 5.1 million residents. Despite this growth, the region faces challenges with an aging population, evident from the increase in residents aged 75 and above, which now represents 15.2% of the total population.