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Mar 30, 2020 Now Reports
Melisa Acosta Ramirez, CICLO
Despite having moved to Fukuoka only seven months ago, Melisa is already an active member of the city’s international community. Working full-time as a scientist at a company in Ku...
Mar 27, 2020 Local News
Toyota Motor Kyushu Reopens Factory After COVID-19 Disinfection
Toyota Motor Kyushu, Inc. revealed it halted operation of the Miyata Factory in Fukuoka after one of the factory workers became infected with COVID-19. According to the company, an...
Mar 19, 2020 Local News
Commercial Land Prices up in Kyushu
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism, prices for commercial land in the prefectures of Kyushu and Okinawa rose significantly during 2019. Fukuo...
Mar 19, 2020 Local News
Foreigners Entering Japan Via Kyushu Drops For First Time in Eight Years
The Kyushu District Transport Bureau issued a report on the number of foreigners who entered Japan through Kyushu in 2019. According to that, a total of 4.2 million people arrived ...
Mar 18, 2020 Local News
Registration of New Cars in Fukuoka Decreasing
The Fukuoka Automobile Dealers Association revealed that the number of new cars registered in the seven prefectures of Kyushu declined significantly. A total of...
Mar 13, 2020 Local News
Toyota Cuts Production at Fukuoka Plant
Toyota Motor Corporation announced a reduction in the production of its Lexus brand cars. According to the company, demands for the SUVs and sedans have fallen in China due to the ...
Mar 9, 2020 Now Reports
Coronavirus and Absence from Work Law
On February 27, 2020, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe requested schools to close until spring vacation. This decision is causing stress for working parents with young children. I am one ...
Mar 9, 2020 Local News
Support for Anti-Discrimination related to COVID-19
Cities and prefectures in Kyushu are forewarning people to avoid engaging in any discrimination related to COVID-19 infections. To eliminate harassment, bullying, or discrimination...
Mar 4, 2020 Local News
Train Companies in Kyushu to Offer Refunds on Commuter Passes
JR Kyushu and Nishitetsu announced that they will offer refunds for school commuter passes. Reflecting school closures against corona expansion, transportation companies around Kyu...
Mar 4, 2020 Local News
Northern Kyushu Records Warmest Winter Ever
Prefectures in Northern Kyushu (including Yamaguchi Prefecture) experienced the warmest winter (December 2019 to February 2020) on record. According to a report by Fukuoka Regional...