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Apr 25, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Climbs Population Rankings Despite Aging Challenge
In 2023, Fukuoka Prefecture's total population surpassed Hokkaido, ranking it eighth nationally with over 5.1 million residents. Despite this growth, the region faces challenges wi...
Apr 24, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Governor Calls for National Responsibility in Nuclear Waste Issue
Governor Hattori of Fukuoka Prefecture emphasizes the need for national leadership in managing nuclear waste disposal, particularly regarding the ongoing discussions in...
Apr 23, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka City Plans Careful Development to Avoid School Overcrowding
Fukuoka City Mayor Soichiro Takashima emphasized strategic urban planning in the redevelopment of the former Kyushu University Hakozaki Campus to...
Apr 22, 2024 Local News
Life in Fukuoka – Multilingual Radio Program
The multilingual information program “Life in Fukuoka” is broadcasted every weekdays Monday to Friday morning from 8:54 to 9:00 on Fukuoka’s LOVE FM radio station (76.1MHz). Inform...
Apr 19, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Medical Workers Rally for Better Pay Ahead of Reimbursement Revision
Medical workers, including nurses and care workers in Fukuoka, have rallied, demanding further measures to ensure their wages increase...
Apr 11, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture Launches Guide to Counter Customer Harassment
To combat "customer harassment" (casuhara)—where employees are subjected to unreasonable demands by users of administrative services—Fukuoka Prefecture has crafted a new guide for ...
Apr 10, 2024 Local News
Bullying-Related Incidents Reach New High in Fukuoka
In Fukuoka Prefecture, incidents deemed as serious cases under the Bullying Prevention Measures Promotion Act have been increasing. Last year, the Fukuoka Prefectural Police report...
Apr 9, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture’s Wage Increases Surpass National Average
This spring's wage negotiations in Fukuoka Prefecture have resulted in an average wage increase of 5.98%, including regular pay raises, surpassing the national average, according t...
Apr 8, 2024 Local News
Itoshima and GooDay Operator Collaborate for Community Revitalization
In a significant step towards fostering sustainable community development, Kaho Musen Holdings (HD), known for operating the home center chain GooDay..
Mar 8, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Amends Ordinance to Combat Sexual Violence
In a significant move to eradicate sexual violence, the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly has finalized an amendment to the local ordinance, categorizing unauthorized photography with.....
