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Apr 19, 2024 Local News

Major Redevelopment Plans Set for Kyushu University’s Former Site

Kyushu University, along with JR Kyushu, Nishi-Nippon Railroad, and Saibu Gas Group, have been selected as the main negotiators for a major redevelopment project on...

General

Higashi-ku

Apr 8, 2024 Local News

Kyushu’s Largest Logistics Hub, T-LOGI Fukuoka Island City, Now Open

The "T-LOGI Fukuoka Island City," Kyushu's largest logistics facility, has recently been completed on Fukuoka City's artificial "Island City." Developed jointly by...

Business

Higashi-ku

Apr 3, 2024 Local News

Dentist Nabs Dental Silver in Night Heist at Kyushu University Hospital

A 38-year-old dentist has been arrested for allegedly breaking into Kyushu University Hospital in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City, and stealing a silver...

General

Higashi-ku

Mar 26, 2024 Local News

Japan’s First Osmotic Power Plant Breaks Ground in Fukuoka

Fukuoka City hosts the groundbreaking ceremony for Japan's first practical-level osmotic power generation plant, utilizing the salinity gradient between seawater and freshwater...

Technology

Higashi-ku

Feb 29, 2024 Local News

Kyushu Hosts First PAC-3 Missile Drill Outside Military Base

Fukuoka City witnessed a landmark event as the PAC-3 missile deployment drill was conducted at Uminonakamichi Seaside Park, a first for Kyushu outside traditional military...

General

Higashi-ku

Jan 31, 2024 Local News

Major Redevelopment Plans in Motion for Former Kyushu University Site

The large-scale redevelopment of the former Kyushu University Hakozaki Campus in Fukuoka City's Higashi Ward closed its call for developers on January 30th...

General

Higashi-ku

Dec 1, 2023 Local News

JR Kyushu Launches Driverless Trains on Kashii Line

JR Kyushu is set to introduce autonomous train operation on the Kashii Line in Fukuoka Prefecture from March next year. This initiative, the first of its kind within...

General

Higashi-ku

Nov 21, 2023 Local News

Autonomous Bus Test Ride Event in Fukuoka

Before a trial run starting November 22nd, a test ride event for an autonomous bus was held near JR Hakozaki Station. The experiment, conducted by Fukuoka City and...