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Oct 9, 2024 Local News

Fukuoka’s Charichari Signs Partnership with Taiwan’s YouBike

Fukuoka-based bike-sharing company Charichari has signed a memorandum of understanding with Taiwan’s YouBike, operated by...

Business

Fukuoka Prefecture

Oct 9, 2024 Local News

New Education Research Facility Planned for Kyushu University Hakozaki Campus Site

Fukuoka City plans to establish a new facility on the former Kyushu University Hakozaki Campus to conduct scientific research on...

General

Higashi-ku

Oct 9, 2024 Local News

Kitakyushu University Offers ¥100 Breakfasts to Encourage Healthy Habits

The University of Kitakyushu is offering students breakfast for only ¥100 to promote healthier eating habits and help them maintain a proper routine...

General

Kitakyushu

Oct 9, 2024 Local News

Ex-Fukuoka City Employee Sentenced for Leaking Personal Information

A former Fukuoka City employee has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison for violating the Local Public Service Act by...

General

Fukuoka City

Oct 9, 2024 Local News

Group Formed to Support Kyushu Sumo Tournament

To promote the upcoming Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament starting November 10, the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly has established a support group, inviting Asakayama Oyakata, a former Oz...

Sports

Fukuoka Prefecture

Oct 8, 2024 Local News

Taiwanese Bank E.SUN Expands into Kumamoto

Taiwan’s E.SUN Bank will open a branch in Kumamoto on October 23, following its 2023 expansion into Fukuoka. This move comes as...

Business

Kumamoto Prefecture

Oct 8, 2024 Local News

Monkey Sightings in Fukuoka’s Jonan Ward Spark Warnings

Multiple monkey sightings were reported in Fukuoka’s Jonan Ward on October 6, prompting local police to issue safety warnings...

Others

Jonan-ku

Male Supervisor Suspended for Sexual Harassment at Fukuoka Training Institution

Oct 8, 2024 Local News

Fukuoka to Introduce Early Recruitment Exams to Secure Talent

Fukuoka Prefecture will implement early recruitment exams starting next year to compete with private companies for talent. With civil service exam applicants...