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Aug 28, 2023 Local News
Tragic Death of Infant in Kitakyushu Parking Lot
A tragic incident unfolded in the parking lot of a commercial facility in Yahatanishi Ward, Kitakyushu City, where a 10-month-old boy was discovered unresponsive in a car and later...
Aug 21, 2023 Local News
Largest Domestic Ship Launched on North Kyushu Route
The new shipping route connecting North Kyushu and the Sea of Japan has seen an increase in cargo handling, leading to the deployment of the largest domestic container ship, "Kaifu...
Aug 18, 2023 Local News
Kitakyushu and AWS Japan Join Hands for Startups
The city of Kitakyushu and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Japan have formed a partnership to support startups, the "Backup Capital Concept," and the region's digital transformation. The...
Aug 17, 2023 Local News
Toyota Kyushu Plans Full Renewable Power at Kokura Factory
Toyota Kyushu is gearing up to convert its Kokura factory's entire power consumption to renewable energy. Starting in September, the plant will implement a system that uses solar p...
Aug 4, 2023 Event
36th Kanmon Kaikyo Fireworks Festival
Experience a symphony of lights and reflections at the strait between Shimonoseki (Yamaguchi) and Moji...
Jul 28, 2023 Local News
JR Kyushu Halts Cheapest Ticket Sales to Curb Fraud
JR Kyushu has temporarily suspended the vending machine sale of their lowest priced ticket at 170 yen at the JR Kokura Station in an attempt to prevent fare evasion...
Jul 26, 2023 Local News
Shared Taxis Connect Fukuoka and Kita-Kyushu Airport
Starting August 1, Fukuoka Prefecture is launching a pilot project to operate shared taxis for passengers of the "Fukuoka-Kita-Kyushu Limousine Bus", which connects Tenjin Express ...
Jul 6, 2023 Local News
Kitakyushu Launches AI-Powered Phone Reservations
The city of Kitakyushu has initiated a trial phase for an AI-enabled phone reservation service aimed at providing citizens with...
Jul 4, 2023 Event
Kokura Gion Daiko
The Gion Festival, a vibrant celebration taking place across various parts of Kitakyushu, comes alive in July. In Kokura, the heart of Kitakyushu City, preparations commence...
Jul 3, 2023 Local News
Kitakyushu Airport Runway Set for 2027 Extension
The expansion of Kitakyushu Airport's runway to 3,000 meters has been slated for completion by August 31, 2027. The Mayor of Kitakyushu City, Kazuhisa Takeuchi, made the announceme...
