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Apr 24, 2024 Local News
Kyushu and Taiwan Universities Collaborate on Semiconductor Research
23 universities from Kyushu, Okinawa, and Taiwan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen academic collaboration, particularly in semiconductors...
Apr 24, 2024 Local News
Endangered Tsushima Leopard Cat ‘Hikari’ Released into the Wild
An endangered Tsushima leopard cat named Hikari has been released into the wild in Tsushima, Nagasaki, following rehabilitation and training at a government-run adaptation station....
Apr 24, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture to Introduce Naming Rights for Public Facilities
Fukuoka Prefecture announces plans to offer naming rights for four public facilities, including parks and sports complexes, to secure funding for maintenance. Starting in June, com...
Apr 24, 2024 Local News
Northern Kyushu Faces Warmer, Wetter Summer Forecast
The Fukuoka District Meteorological Observatory predicts higher than average temperatures and possibly increased rainfall for Northern Kyushu from May to July...
Apr 23, 2024 Local News
Potential Massive Credit Card Data Breach in Fukuoka
A Fukuoka-based company, Nagomi Ltd., reported a potential breach of over 15,000 customers' credit card information following unauthorized access to its online store...
Apr 19, 2024 Local News
One Fukuoka Bldg. : Tenjin’s Newest Landmark Set to Transform the Cityscape
Fukuoka City announced the naming of a new landmark, the "One Fukuoka Bldg.," formerly known as the New Fukuoka Building, which will...
Apr 19, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Police Apologize for Wrongful Arrest in Indecent Exposure Case
In an embarrassing mix-up, Fukuoka Police have acknowledged mistakenly arresting an innocent man in connection with an indecent exposure case in Kitakyushu City...
Apr 19, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Confirms Two More Cases of Deadly “Flesh-Eating Bacteria”
Fukuoka Prefecture has reported two new cases of a severe infection known as the "flesh-eating bacteria," bringing this year's total to 28 confirmed cases, exceeding the pace of la...
Apr 19, 2024 Local News
Romance Scam Costs Fukuoka Woman 11.6 Million Yen
In a case of SNS-based romance fraud, a woman in her forties from Fukuoka City was swindled out of over 11.6 million yen. This individual was manipulated into transferring money mu...
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...