Hikawa Town in Kumamoto held a consultation session for foreign residents affected by the July earthquake. Vietnamese and Filipino residents, along with representatives ...

Fukuoka Prefecture has budgeted up to 12 million yen annually for 13 voluntary groups formed by prefectural assembly members. The groups include Japan-US, ...

Fukuoka Prefecture's minimum wage is expected to rise by 57 yen to 1,114 yen per hour on October 4. The prefectural minimum wage council submitted its recommendation ...

The national government will launch the Kyushu Fukko Oen Wari travel-support program across all seven Kyushu prefectures in October. Accommodation and travel prices will ...

Fukuoka City is considering rebuilding the Fukuoka International Center, including the possibility of relocating it to another site. The 45-year-old venue hosts the annual ...

Fukuoka City selected the preferred bidder on August 20 for a major redevelopment of Imaizumi Park in Chuo Ward under the Park-PFI program, with the decision ...

The large mixed-use building under construction on the former IMS site in central Tenjin has been named Tenjin Taiju, Mitsubishi Estate announced on August 31. The ...

On Aug 31, 2026, Fukuoka International School (FIS) marked the completion of its new West Wing with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, campus tour and community gathering. When students return for the new ...

Fukuoka is a city where younger generations and international visitors mingle, and new shops and services continue to emerge. Royal Hotel, with a history spanning more than 90 years, has chosen this ...

Saturday, October 10. An international road race will sweep through the streets of Fukuoka and finish right in the heart of Tenjin. The Mynavi Tour de Kyushu 2026 Saga–Fukuoka Stage starts at Hado ...

Kitakyushu City said its outstanding municipal debt fell by 20.5 billion yen to 1.1852 trillion yen at the end of fiscal 2025, marking the first decline in 16 years. Municipal ...