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Dec 6, 2024 Local News
UNESCO Recognizes Traditional Japanese Brewing
UNESCO has officially registered Japan's traditional brewing techniques, including sake, shochu, and...
Dec 3, 2024 Local News
Dogan Launches ¥70 Billion Fund to Revive Regional Businesses
Fukuoka-based investment firm Dogan has established a ¥70 billion fund aimed at revitalizing struggling businesses in...
Dec 3, 2024 Local News
Kyudenko to Rebrand After 36 Years
Kyudenko, a major Kyushu-based electrical and infrastructure contractor, has announced plans to change its name in October 2025...
Nov 21, 2024 Local News
BOJ Fukuoka Chief Monitors Trump’s Potential Trade Impact on Kyushu
The Bank of Japan's Fukuoka branch head, Kenji Sakuta, expressed concern about the possible economic effects...
Nov 13, 2024 Local News
Kyushu and Okinawa Senior Households Expected to Reach 47% by 2050
A recent study by Japan’s National Institute of Population and Social Security Research projects that by 2050, 47% of households in...
Nov 12, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Business Confidence Drops for Second Month
Business confidence in Kyushu declined for the second consecutive month in October, with the regional index down to 47.8...
Nov 7, 2024 Local News
JR Kyushu Reports 10% Profit Gain
JR Kyushu reported a 10% rise in operating profit from April to September, reaching ¥29.5 billion, largely due to strong rail and hotel revenue...
Nov 1, 2024 Local News
“All Kyushu Pass” Now Available for Tourists
Kyushu MaaS has launched the "All Kyushu Pass" for international tourists, providing convenient access across...
Nov 1, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Electric Reports 6% Sales Growth Amid Hot Summer
Kyushu Electric Power reported a 6.1% increase in group sales from April to September, driven by high electricity demand during...
Oct 24, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Governors Focus on Semiconductors, Disaster Prevention in New Strategy
At a regional strategy meeting in Nagasaki, Kyushu and Okinawa leaders outlined plans to focus on seven key areas, including semiconductors, disaster preparedness, and child-rearin...
