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Jan 16, 2026 Local News
Fatburger Re-Enters Japan With Okinawa Store
U.S.-based hamburger chain Fatburger re-entered the Japanese market with a new outlet in Kadena, Okinawa, targeting demand from...
Dec 19, 2025 Local News
Number of ¥10 Billion Companies in Kyushu and Okinawa Rises for Fourth Straight Year
Tokyo Shoko Research’s Fukuoka branch released its “¥10 Billion Company Ranking” for Kyushu and Okinawa for...
Dec 3, 2025 Local News
Long-Running Dolphin Performer Oki-chan Dies at 52
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium announced on December 2 that Oki-chan, a female bottlenose dolphin estimated to be 52...
Nov 28, 2025 Local News
Gasoline Prices in Kyushu–Okinawa Remain Japan’s Highest
Average retail prices for regular gasoline in Kyushu and Okinawa fell to ¥173 per liter as of November 25, according to the Oil Information Center...
Nov 25, 2025 Local News
Yellow Dust Forecast for Kyushu and Okinawa
The weather bureau forecasted yellow dust across Kyushu and Okinawa from November 25 to 26, with visibility expected to fall below...
Nov 18, 2025 Local News
Okinawa Tourism Concerns Over China’s Travel Advisory
Okinawa’s tourism sector is watching China’s call for citizens to avoid travel to Japan with growing unease. The prefecture had projected...
Oct 22, 2025 Local News
BOJ Fukuoka Branch Maintains Outlook for Kyushu–Okinawa Economy
The Bank of Japan’s Fukuoka Branch kept its regional economic assessment for Kyushu and Okinawa unchanged on October 21...
Oct 7, 2025 Local News
Kyushu-Okinawa Business Outlook Weakens
The Bank of Japan’s September Tankan survey showed business sentiment in Kyushu and Okinawa falling to...
Aug 21, 2025 Local News
Ryukyu Bank Launches ¥2B Startup Fund
Ryukyu Bank and Ryukyu Capital have launched a ¥2 billion venture fund to support mid-stage startups. The new fund is ten times the size of earlier versions and...
Aug 14, 2025 Local News
Orion Beer Set for September IPO
Orion Beer, based in Tomigusuku, Okinawa, has applied to list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange as early as September, potentially becoming...
