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Mar 23, 2023 Local News
Mentaiko Maker Yamaya Relocates, Plans Tourist Hub
Yamaya Communications (Fukuoka City), a spicy cod roe company, announced on the 22nd that they will relocate their headquarters to a new location in Sasaguri Town, Fukuoka Prefectu...
Mar 23, 2023 Local News
Cycle Cargo: Kyushu’s Innovative Bicycle Bus
Starting from April 1st, Kyushu will see the launch of its first bus service that allows passengers to bring their bicycles on board, traveling directly to their touring destinatio...
Mar 23, 2023 Local News
Fastest-Ever Summer Days in Fukuoka and Saga
The cherry blossoms just came out and on March 22, temperatures soared in Fukuoka and Saga prefectures in Japan, with many areas recording "summer days" with highs exceeding 25 deg...
Mar 23, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Leads National Land Price Growth
Fukuoka Prefecture's commercial land prices increased by 5.3%, ranking first nationwide for the third consecutive year. The primary driver was strong demand for commercial building...
Mar 22, 2023 Local News
Man Arrested For Upskirt Photography At Pachinko Parlor
A 58-year-old man was caught in the act of taking upskirt photos of a female employee at a pachinko parlor in Omuta City on the 19th and was arrested on the spot. According to the ...
Mar 22, 2023 Local News
Largest Salmon Farm in Kyushu Begins Operation
Kyushu Electric Power has launched a land-based salmon farm in Buzen City, Fukuoka Prefecture, with plans to sell 300 tons of salmon annually under the "Mirai Salmon" brand. As the...
Mar 22, 2023 Local News
New Fund Targets Kyushu and Okinawa Startups
Hong Kong-based asset management firm MCP Group, headquartered in Fukuoka City, officially announced on the 20th the launch of a fund focused on investing in startups in Kyushu and...
Mar 22, 2023 Local News
Prefecture Passes Sign Language Ordinance
A "Sign Language Ordinance," aimed at recognizing sign language as a language and promoting its widespread use to help people with hearing disabilities live comfortably, was establ...
Mar 22, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka: Cybercrime Cases Reach All-Time High
Last year, Fukuoka Prefectural Police Headquarters received a record-high 6,300 consultations regarding cybercrimes exploiting the internet. The police are urging caution, such as ...
Mar 17, 2023 Food & Drinks
Sabataro
Sabataro, which opened on February 23 this year, is one of the most highly anticipated new restaurants of the year. As its name suggests, Sabataro specializes in saba (mackerel) di...
