【2026年】博多駅前と天神に新たなビル　スケートボード場は“国内最大級”　老舗サウナも進出　福岡

The year 2026 has begun. How will Fukuoka evolve? Read the article in this video https://news.ntv.co.jp/n/fbs/category... Fukuoka is rapidly undergoing redevelopment. In particular, new facilities are scheduled to open one after another this year in central Fukuoka, including Hakata and Tenjin. ■Announcer Asato Nakamura "The Nishinippon City Building commands a strong presence in front of Hakata Station. The exterior is already visible, and its unique design is eye-catching. It's expected to become the new face of Hakata." The Nishinippon City Building is scheduled for completion in March of this year. It's a 14-story complex with four basement floors and is expected to house commercial tenants. ■Local Resident "I think it's a place that draws a lot of people, so I hope there will be plenty of shopping and dining options." "It's cool. It has a great office district feel." Meanwhile, in Tenjin, cranes are lined up on the rooftops of glass buildings. The "Tenjin Business Center Phase 2 Project (tentative name)" is scheduled for completion around June of this year. It will have two basement floors and 18 floors above ground, and will be connected to Tenjin Subway Station and Fukuoka City Hall via underground passageways. In addition, a new sports facility is scheduled to open this year. ■Announcer Nakamura "This is the new skateboard park. There are heavy machinery inside, so you can see the construction work underway." Construction is underway on the grounds of Fukuoka Boat Race in Nanotsu, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City. At approximately 3,000 square meters, it will be one of the largest indoor parks in Japan, and is scheduled to open in October of this year. The representative of a specialty shop, who is also a skateboard instructor, has high hopes for the park. ■ Players/3S Representative Ryuji Kuno "I have high expectations. With more opportunities for the general public to see skateboarding, there's a chance it will become a big hit. And there are high hopes for Fukuoka to produce athletes who will compete on the world stage, including Olympic athletes." And a new face: ■ Announcer Nakamura "A sauna known as the holy land of the west by sauna enthusiasts nationwide is opening here." "Yurax," a long-established sauna in Kumamoto City that enjoys immense popularity. Its second store, a whole building-filling sauna facility, is scheduled to open around Golden Week in Imaizumi, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City. ■ Yurax President Yoshitaka Nishio "A key feature of this sauna is that it will be shared by men and women, and guests will be required to wear swimsuits or sauna wear. It will be a sauna facility that offers a completely different experience from traditional sauna facilities, so I hope it will become a place where people can relax and unwind." Fukuoka is a city where various advancements are born, whether it's for business, sports, or relaxation. 2026 is expected to be full of positive news. *FBS Fukuoka Broadcasting Mentai Wide will air on January 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM. For the latest news, please visit https://news.ntv.co.jp/n/fbs. Also available on FBS Fukuoka Broadcasting News (@FBS_NEWS5).   / fbs_news5