Kyushu

Aug 28, 2024 Local News

Typhoon No. 10 Update and Transportation Status

The following is a summary of information picked up from several news services and then translated. Typhoon No. 10, a very strong storm, is approaching Kyushu and is expected to ma...

Aug 28, 2024 Local News

Shochu Sales See First Increase in Seven Years, Driven by Post-Pandemic Recovery

In 2023, sales of shochu, including awamori, by Japan's top 50 producers increased by 1.6%, marking the first rise in seven years. According to a survey by Teikoku Databank's Fukuo...

Aug 27, 2024 Local News

Typhoon No. 10 to Hit Kyushu, Severe Weather and Rail Disruptions Expected

Typhoon No. 10, a powerful storm, is expected to approach Kyushu around August 30, bringing with it severe weather conditions. The typhoon is currently located approximately 140 ki...

Aug 22, 2024 Local News

Kyushu Faces Power Shortage, Receives Aid from Kansai and Chugoku Regions

On August 21, Kyushu Electric Power announced it had received up to 350,000 kilowatts of electricity from Kansai and Chugoku regions due to an unexpected shortage...

Aug 20, 2024 Local News

Fukuoka Financial Group to Reconnect with Former Employees Online

The Fukuoka Financial Group (FFG), which includes Fukuoka Bank, is launching an online platform to reconnect with former employees. Starting August 20...

Join for Free: "Tour de Kyushu" Live – 4 Days of Autumn Cycling Adventure

Aug 19, 2024 Event

Tour de Kyushu – 4 Days of Autumn Cycling Adventure

Thursday, October 10, 2024, to Sunday, October 13, 2024 Fukuoka Now is seeking 10 enthusiastic cyclists (non-Japanese residents of Japan only) to join an exclusive 4-day...