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Four universities from the prefecture, Kyushu University, Kyudai University, Kyushu Institute of Technology, and University of Occupation and Medicine, were included in the 2026 World University Rankings
The British education magazine publishes its world university rankings every autumn. Four universities in Fukuoka Prefecture were ranked in the 2026 edition of the THE World University Rankings, which was released on October 9, 2025.
A large-scale land readjustment project of 32 hectares in the Kasuya-machi and Shime-machi areas east of Fukuoka Airport
A large-scale land readjustment project is being planned in the Kasuya-machi and Shime-machi areas east of Fukuoka Airport. The proposed operator for the "Kasuya-machi Nakahara-Higashi/Shime-machi Befu Land Readjustment Project (tentative name)" has been announced.
Sumo wrestlers are coming! The Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, a seasonal event that decorates Fukuoka in late autumn
Every November, the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament unfolds on the ring, where fierce battles are fought. The Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament has become a traditional event in Fukuoka and Hakata, but how did it come about? This year, 2025, marks the 70th anniversary of the start of the semi-main tournament, held at the Fukuoka Kokusai Center.
Fukuoka Bank and Nishi-Nippon City Bank make top 10 list of main banks for 1.61 million companies nationwide
A major corporate research company has released the results of a survey of 1.61 million main banks across Japan. The top 10 banks were Fukuoka Bank and Nishi-Nippon City Bank, both headquartered in Fukuoka City.
24 teams from Kyushu gather together for "Kyushu DIY Renovation Week 2025" [Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture Prefecture]
Throughout Kyushu, people are renovating vacant homes and old buildings through DIY renovations, creating new value and making their towns more enjoyable. Kyushu DIY Renovation Week 2025, an event bringing together these DIY renovation practitioners, will be held in Kurume City on Saturday, November 8th and Sunday, November 9th. This year, marking its 12th year, a total of 24 teams will participate from Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Yamaguchi, and Nagano. Through a symposium and a caravan that visits bases around the region, this event will allow participants to learn about the cutting edge of urban development. Anyone can participate, so if you're interested in vacant home renovation, real estate, architecture, urban development, and more, why not come along?
The Kyushu Shinkansen from Hakata to Miyazaki and Kagoshima will have an economic ripple effect of 2.4 trillion yen on Miyazaki Prefecture.
The construction of the Higashi Kyushu Shinkansen Nippo Main Line route, which will run from Hakata(Fukuoka City ) to Kagoshima City via Miyazaki City, is expected to have an economic ripple effect on Miyazaki Prefecture.
[Fukuoka October News Spotlight] A new arena with a capacity of 6,000 people will be built in Island City!
Here is a summary of the Fukuoka news from Fukuripa in October. Check out this article to find out what was happening in Fukuoka. It also includes information about upcoming events, so don't miss it!
Fukuoka Prefecture tops the list for the fourth consecutive year! "Eeheya Net City Attractiveness Ranking 2025 <Prefectural Edition>"
Fukuoka Prefecture came in first place in the 2025 City Livability Rankings published by Daito Trust Construction, a major real estate company. The rankings are titled "ii-heya Net City Attractiveness Rankings 2025 (Prefecture Edition)" and are the fourth in the series. This is Fukuoka Prefecture's unrivaled fourth consecutive victory. This article will provide an overview of the "ii-heya Net City Attractiveness Rankings 2025 (Prefecture Edition)" and details of the rankings you may be interested in.
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Food supermarket "Lopia" to open in Minato, Chuo-ku in March 2026 [ Chuo-ku , Fukuoka City ]
The mega supermarket chain Lopia, which is currently attracting attention, will open a store in the former location of a pachinko parlor in Minato 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City . The second store in Fukuoka City, Lopia Nagahama Store, will open in March 2026.
Fukuoka Prefecture is the third prefecture with the most historical sites, scenic spots, and natural monuments!
Fukuoka Prefecture, which has served as a gateway for exchange with mainland China and the Korean Peninsula since ancient times, is a land rich in history. It is the third largest prefecture in Japan in terms of the total number of historic sites, scenic spots, and natural monuments, after Nara and Kyoto.
