A high-speed ferry service connecting Fukuoka and Busan, South Korea, will be discontinued after the route was suspended and ...

FUKUOKA--Ten years after prefectural police departments across Japan started to recruit and promote more female police ...

Japan's best-kept travel secrets aren't on the typical tourist trail. Discover why Kanazawa and Fukuoka are the alt-cities every smart traveler is adding to their Japan itinerary right now.

Fukuoka has prospered as a hub for diplomacy and trade with Eurasia since ancient times. These days the city is known for being Japan’s liveliest regional center, topping nationwide rankings of ...

This afternoon I found myself in Fukuoka, a city of 1.6 million inhabitants on the northern shore of Japan’s Kyushu Island. Arriving at 5pm, I had only 45 minutes to take in the sights, but the brief ...

Fukuoka Airport's International Terminal is seen crowded with passengers from China and other parts of Asia, in this file photo taken Nov. 17, 2025. Direct flights from Malaysia will resume on Sept. 2 ...

There are endless urban centers to visit in Japan beyond Tokyo and Kyoto. To shift in a different direction from those two heavily touristed cities, head southwest to the island of Kyushu and its ...

This is part of Uncovering Japan, a collection of stories that spotlight the lesser known gems that belong on your Japan itinerary, offering everything from a wellspring of local craft and a vibrant ...

Fukuoka is being positioned as Japan's answer to Silicon Valley - a breeding ground of new start-ups. Sandwiched between the mountains and the sea in Japan’s far-west corner, Fukuoka is a city trying ...