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- Masuhiro KONDOW
- Born in Yame City in 1966. Graduated from Fukuoka University. After working for the local economic magazine "Fukuoka Keizai," he participated in the establishment of Fournet Co., Ltd., which edits and publishes the Business information magazine "Four Net." He then participated in the editing and production of the Business magazine "Tokei Business" and the public access magazine "Forum Fukuoka." He currently runs the "Fukuoka Biography" website.
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Aeon Fukuoka Higashi Shopping Center undergoes renovations, with "The Big Fukuoka Higashi Store" becoming the anchor tenant.
The Aeon Fukuoka Higashi Shopping Center in Shime-machi, Kasuya-gun, located in the eastern part of the Fukuoka metropolitan area, has been transformed into a new shopping center. What kind of commercial facility has it become?
Six shops offering food, beverage, and beauty services have opened under the elevated railway tracks near the Chikushi Exit of Hakata Station as part of "VIERRA Hakata Terrace".
Hakata Connected is an initiative that aims to connect the vitality and vibrancy of Hakata Station, the land gateway to Hakata , to the surrounding area. A new hub of activity will be born under the Shinkansen elevated tracks near the Chikushi Exit of Hakata Station.
Nishinippon City Building opens, a hot development project in Hakata 3-chome
The Nishinippon City Building, which houses the head office and headquarters functions of Nishinippon City Bank, the headquarters functions of Nishinippon Financial Holdings, commercial stores, offices, and a multi-functional hall, opened on July 21, 2026. In Hakata 3-chome, where the building is located, a series of redevelopment projects are underway. How will the flow of people and the vibrancy of the area change?
A 14-meter-tall observation facility offering a 360-degree panoramic view has opened in Nishi Park.
Nishi Park, a prefectural park in Fukuoka City known for its scenic views and cherry blossoms, is undergoing redevelopment to create a more vibrant park that takes advantage of its panoramic vistas. As part of this project, a new observation facility opened on July 19, 2026.
A "courtyard space" in the heart of Tenjin: Inaba-cho Street, a pedestrian-only street, has opened.
Inaba-machi Street, which runs through the valleys of the newly redeveloped buildings in Tenjin , Fukuoka City , has been reborn as a pedestrian-only street. More than 30 trees have been planted along the new Inaba-machi Street.
![The highest price in the prefecture is 9.92 million yen in front of Parco in Fukuoka City, ranking 5th among prefectural capitals [Land Price 2026]](https://fukuoka-leapup.jp/app/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/c16b37b2c719f14b0afcbb468ce7285f.jpg)
The area in front of Fukuoka Parco is priced at 9.92 million yen, ranking 5th nationwide among prefectural capital cities [2026 Land Price]
Located at the heart of the Tenjin Big Bang and the core of Tenjin's largest shopping district, the land value in front of Fukuoka Parco on Watanabe-dori Avenue Street in this area has been the highest in Fukuoka Prefecture and Kyushu for 46 consecutive years.
Are people taking more steps in "walk-friendly towns"? In Fukuoka Prefecture, Kanda Town ranks first in step count, followed by Fukuoka City in second place.
A research group at the University of Tokyo has published research findings based on an analysis of step count data from approximately 1.5 million smartphone app users nationwide. In the ranking of average steps within Fukuoka Prefecture, Kanda Town came in first place, followed by Fukuoka City in second place.
Fukuoka City ranked second for the third consecutive year, while Yokohama City took first place in the "2026 National Ranking of Most Desirable Cities to Live In".
"Seikatsu Guide.com" has announced its "2026 National Ranking of Most Desirable Cities to Live In." The top three cities in the ranking are Yokohama, Fukuoka City, and Sapporo, with Fukuoka City maintaining its second-place position for the third consecutive year since 2024.
![Hakata Port maintains its top position in Japan for the second consecutive year, with the highest number of port calls by cruise ships (foreign and Japanese) visiting Japan [2025].](https://fukuoka-leapup.jp/app/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/70ac304459f8650b893b8bec0fb2d203.jpg)
Hakata Port to be the top port for the second consecutive year in terms of the number of calls by cruise ships (foreign and Japanese) visiting Japan [2025]
Hakata Port was the port of call for the most cruise ships (both foreign and Japanese) visiting Japan for four consecutive years from 2015 to 2018. After the COVID-19 pandemic, it regained the top spot in 2024 and maintained its position as the number one port of call, tied with Yokohama Port, in 2025.
The waterfront area overlooking Hakata Port, including Chuo Pier and Hakata Pier, is undergoing a transformation!?
As an island nation surrounded by the sea, Japan relies on maritime transport for over 99% of its international logistics. Hakata Port, said to have a 2,000-year history dating back to the time of the gold seal, is one of Japan's leading and most important ports. And the city of Fukuoka, home to Hakata Port, continues to develop as one of the world's most historic port cities.
