FUKUCHI, Fukuoka Prefecture—On a morning when the ... even the sound of a foot breaking a tree branch,” the 77-year-old hunter said of the wild swine. Suddenly, the barking of fierce dogs ...

KITA-KYUSHU--Once Japan’s most feared yakuza gang, Kudo-kai based here in Fukuoka Prefecture now exists ... “I felt much safer wandering around the town, as there were police officers ...

The new levies will take effect in 2026, subject to approval from the city assembly. Read more at straitstimes.com.

4-6 June YAMATO: Experience Taiko drumming, a centuries-old tradition in Japanese culture ... eyes as the World Naked Bike Ride pedals into town. Cyclists let it all hang out as they ride in ...

Inserting a stick with a scale into tanks and jars to check the quantity of the shochu inside is just one of the duties Moe ...

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The My City is Yours exhibit by Cao Fei blends nostalgia, sci-fi, and urban transformation through films, VR, and immersive ...

Dive into the heart of Fukuoka, Japan, with this comprehensive travel guide. From top attractions to hidden gems, discover everything you need to know about this vibrant city. Whether you're planning ...

Night - Cloudy with a 71% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 6 to 9 mph (9.7 to 14.5 kph). The overnight low will be 44 °F (6.7 °C). Partly cloudy with a high of 45 °F (7.2 °C) and a ...

For a unique perusing experience you won’t get in Charlotte, visit The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum a short walk from ...

Yuui Suzuki, a 23-year-old graduate student at Seinan Gakuin University in Fukuoka, has won the prestigious Akutagawa Prize for their novel Goethe Said It All. The selection was announced on January ...

Here’s a roundup of high school varsity action on Friday, Jan. 17. South River 41, Severna Park 22: Raegan Ogle (17 points, ...