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May 7, 2024 Local News
U.S. Navy Personnel from Sasebo Base Arrested for DUI in Fukuoka
A 25-year-old U.S. Navy serviceman was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Fukuoka City's Chuo Ward. After reports of erratic driving early in the morning...
May 7, 2024 Local News
Kasuga City Official Arrested for Operating an Electric Scooter While Intoxicated
In the early hours of the morning, Yui Tachibana, a 24-year-old childcare worker from Kasuga City Hall, was arrested for driving an electric scooter under...
May 7, 2024 Local News
AI Utilized to Enhance Flood Prediction Accuracy in Kyushu
A collaborative research group, led by Professor Yuji Sugihara of Kyushu University, is pioneering a new flood prediction technology using AI and atmospheric data...
Apr 26, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Dome Renamed to Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka
The home stadium of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, previously known as Fukuoka Dome, has been officially renamed to "Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka" as of April 25. This change...
Apr 26, 2024 Local News
Genkai Town Council Approves Petition for Nuclear Waste Literature Survey
On April 25, the Genkai Town Council in Saga Prefecture passed a petition urging the town to apply for the first stage of a nuclear waste disposal site selection process, known as ...
Apr 25, 2024 Local News
JR Kyushu Launches “Kanpachi-Ichiroku” Train for Scenic Hakata-Beppu Route
JR Kyushu will launch its new sightseeing train, the "Kanpachi-Ichiroku," on April 26, offering a lavish travel experience between Hakata Station and Beppu Station in Oita Prefectu...
Apr 25, 2024 Local News
Makoto Kagoshima’s Ceramic Art Showcased in Fukuoka
An exhibition featuring the unique ceramic works of Fukuoka-born artist Makoto Kagoshima has commenced at the Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art. Kagoshima, known for incorporating ...
Apr 25, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka and Saga Police Train for Non-Japanese Speaker Emergencies
In anticipation of the rainy season, police forces from Fukuoka and Saga prefectures held a joint training exercise in Tosu, Saga, to improve emergency response for non-Japanese sp...
Apr 25, 2024 Local News
New Bird-Watching Park Opens in Fukuoka’s Island City
Fukuoka City celebrated the opening of a new park in Island City, designed specifically for bird watching. The park, named "Island City Habataki Park," spans approximately...
Apr 25, 2024 Local News
Cooling Shelters Set Up in Fukuoka Amid New Heatstroke Alert System
The Ministry of the Environment has launched a new heatstroke special caution alert, in response to the rising risks posed by global warming. This system...
