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Jun 21, 2023 Local News
Kyushu, Okinawa Economies on the Rise, Says BoJ Fukuoka
The Bank of Japan's Fukuoka branch has reported a gradual economic recovery for Kyushu and Okinawa in its June financial overview. The upgrade marks the second month of positive re...
Jun 14, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka’s Tech Triumph: Satellite Successfully Launched
A small satellite developed by Fukuoka-based start-up QPS Institute, in collaboration with several smaller factories in the region, was successfully launched into its intended orbi...
May 31, 2023 Local News
Job Openings in Kyushu and Okinawa Decline
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in Japan reported a slight decrease in the job availability ratio for Kyushu and Okinawa in April...
May 30, 2023 Local News
11 Kyushu Companies Team Up for Packaging Reduction
In response to the growing demand for environmental consideration in corporate activities, eleven businesses based in Kyushu, including supermarkets, have decided to collaborate on...
May 30, 2023 Local News
Northern Kyushu Enters Rainy Season Ahead of Schedule
The northern part of Kyushu, Japan is expected to experience increased cloudy and rainy days due to the effects of the seasonal rain front. The meteorological agency announced on t...
May 25, 2023 Local News
Foreign Tourism in Kyushu at 70% of Pre-Pandemic Levels
In April, the number of foreign tourists visiting Kyushu, Japan was over 230,000, which is about 70% of the level before the COVID-19 pandemic. The focus now is on how much tourist...
May 18, 2023 Local News
Rise in Semiconductor and Auto Production Boosts Kyushu’s Economy
The Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry reported a 3.4% rise in the 2022 industrial production index...
May 16, 2023 Local News
JR Kyushu Pioneers NFT Use in Railway Industry
Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) and PRO Corporation are launching an industry-first project utilizing Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). The project, named 'JR Kyushu NFT', will operat...
Apr 26, 2023 Local News
Meteorological Forecast Predicts Hotter Kyushu Summer
According to the Fukuoka District Meteorological Observatory's three-month forecast for May through July, the northern Kyushu region is expected to experience higher-than-average t...
Apr 24, 2023 Local News
Talent War Intensifies in Kyushu-Okinawa Region
Companies in Kyushu and Okinawa, Japan, are actively hiring new graduates, with hiring plans for fiscal year 2024 showing a 40% increase compared to the previous year. This marks t...