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Feb 8, 2024 Local News
TSMC Expands in Kyushu with Second Semiconductor Plant in Kumamoto
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is set to amplify its footprint in Japan with the construction of a second chip manufacturing plant in Kumamoto Prefecture, signaling ...
Feb 8, 2024 Local News
Kumamoto City Partners with JR Kyushu and Sumitomo Corp for Carbon Neutrality
On February 7th, a pivotal collaboration agreement was forged among Kumamoto City, JR Kyushu, and Sumitomo Corporation, aiming for carbon neutrality by the year 2050...
Dec 22, 2023 Event
Yamaga Romantic Lantern Festival
The charming and traditional townscape of the Buzen Highway is adorned with objects made of Japanese umbrellas and bamboo, creating an enchanting world...
Dec 8, 2023 Local News
Aso Shrine’s Tower Gate Restored After 2016 Quake
A completion ceremony was held on the 7th at Aso Shrine in Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture, to celebrate the restoration of its tower gate, a significant cultural property destroyed ...
Nov 7, 2023 Local News
Kumamoto Welcomes New Foreign Hotel Chain
Marriott International, in collaboration with Sekisui House, opened the Fairfield by Marriott Kumamoto Aso on November 6th, marking its first venture in...
Oct 27, 2023 Event
Kyushu DIY Renovation Week 2023
Celebrate the 10th Kyushu DIY Renovation Week: Operating under the mantra "Create the life you love, create the town you love,"...
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...
Aug 2, 2023 Now Reports
World Aquatics Masters Championships 2023 Kyushu Competition
From August 2 (Wed.) to August 11 (Fri.), 2023, the "World Aquatics Masters Championships 2023 Kyushu Tournament" will be held. About 100 countries and regions, and...
Aug 1, 2023 Local News
400+ Taiwanese Staff Relocating for TSMC’s Japan Expansion
The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is gearing up for a significant expansion in Kumamoto, Japan, with a new plant in Kikuyo. This facility is set to be fully ope...
Jul 26, 2023 Event
Yamaga Toro Lantern Festival
The town of Yamaga in Kumamoto Prefecture transforms into an enchanting spectacle of lights during the summer tradition of...
