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Dec 5, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka City’s New Startup System
In a strategic move to foster entrepreneurial growth, Fukuoka City is revamping its startup support system. Starting next April, the city will integrate two of its key startup faci...
Nov 24, 2023 Local News
Yamato’s 28-Ton Cargo Plane Set for 2024 Launch at Kitakyushu Airport
The Yamato Group is set to launch a cargo-only plane in the spring of 2024, which recently arrived at Kitakyushu Airport. This plane can carry up to 28 tons, equivalent to 5-6 larg...
Nov 14, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Vies for ‘Asset Management Special Zone’ Status
"TEAM FUKUOKA," a public-private-academic partnership promoting the International Financial City concept in Fukuoka, announced its bid for the government's "Asset Management Specia...
Nov 14, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Pioneers Japan’s First ‘Engineer Visa’ Program
Amidst a severe shortage of IT talent among Japanese companies, Fukuoka City has become the first in the nation to introduce an "Engineer Visa" system, utilizing...
Nov 8, 2023 Local News
Toyota Kyushu Sees Record Gains Amid Challenges
Toyota Motor Kyushu's Miyata plant reported a 42% increase in sales for April-September 2023, reaching a record 766.1 billion yen, despite weather-related shutdowns. Production of ...
Nov 8, 2023 Local News
JR Kyushu Posts Record Profits Amidst Recovery
JR Kyushu announced that for the six months up to September this year, the group's overall financial results showed increased revenue and profit, with a record high final profit f...
Nov 6, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Startup QPS to Join Tokyo Exchange
The Tokyo Stock Exchange has approved the listing of QPS Research Institute, a Kyushu University spin-off based in Fukuoka City, on its Growth Market, with the listing date set for...
Oct 24, 2023 Local News
TSMC Sparks Kumamoto AI Plans
On October 23rd, Toshihiko Tanaka, Chairman of the Kumamoto Prefecture Industrial Association, presented policy recommendations...
Oct 10, 2023 Local News
Construction Starts on Offshore Wind Farm in Hibikinada
Hibiki Wind Energy in Kitakyushu City has begun construction on its Hibikinada Offshore Wind Farm, aiming for operational commencement in the 2025 fiscal year...
Oct 10, 2023 Local News
Asian Veterinary Medical Association (FAVA) Opens – One Health Fukuoka Office –
The Asian Veterinary Medical Association (FAVA) has opened its "One Health Fukuoka Office" on the 13th floor of ACROS Fukuoka. The office was established as a response to the growi...