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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Oct 8, 2024 Local News
Ex-City Councilor Sentenced to 10 Years for COVID-19 Loan Fraud
A former city councilor from Neyagawa, Osaka, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and ordered to repay ¥198 million by...
Oct 7, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Electric to Close Two Thermal Plants by 2026
Kyushu Electric Power announced plans to shut down one thermal power plant each at Buzen and Kanda by 2026 due to...