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The Fukuoka branch of Tokyo Shoko Research revealed the results of its survey of Kyushu and Okinawa Prefectures that have the highest market share in their business sectors in Japan. This year, 152 regional companies are national leaders, an increase of eight companies from the previous survey held in 2007. Of these, 34 have never appeared on the list and three returned to the list after falling off. Meanwhile, 29 companies from the previous survey didn’t maintain their position. TSR said the new entry of companies engaged in mail order sales and food products was worthy of note.