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Department Store Sales Up 4.5% on Tourist Demand
Department store sales in Kyushu and Okinawa rose 4.5% year on year in April on a same-store basis, marking the third straight month of growth, according to...
Kyushu Power Supply Stable for Summer
Electricity supply across Kyushu is expected to remain stable this summer, according to projections released on June 8 by the Organization for Cross-regional...
Kyuden Loses Customer Data Drive
Kyuden Transmission and Distribution, a subsidiary of Kyushu Electric Power, announced on June 8 that it had lost a solid-state drive (SSD) containing personal...
36 Plus 3 Returns With New Private Rooms
JR Kyushu announced that its sightseeing train 36 Plus 3 will resume service on September 3 following refurbishment work that began during a suspension...
Northern Kyushu Rainy Season Begins
The Fukuoka Regional Meteorological Observatory announced on June 4 that northern Kyushu had likely entered the rainy season, marking the start of...
Kyushu Electric Announces Utility Discounts Through October
Kyushu Electric Power announced on June 2 that it will reduce electricity and city gas charges for three months beginning with August billing. The discounts...
Births Fall Across Kyushu, Okinawa
The number of children born in Kyushu and Okinawa declined in every prefecture in 2025, according to newly released Health Ministry data. A total of...
Western Route Rail Campaign
JR West, JR Shikoku, and JR Kyushu announced on June 3 that they will launch a joint tourism campaign in July to encourage international visitors to...
Japan Forecasts Hotter Summer and Longer Rainy Season
Japan’s Meteorological Agency released its latest three-month forecast on May 19, predicting above-average temperatures throughout June, July, and August...
Toyota Kyushu Sales Rise on Lexus Demand
Toyota Motor Kyushu reported a 3% increase in sales for the fiscal year ending March 2026 as strong Lexus demand boosted production. The company said...