Local News
- TOP
- Local News
Sep 27, 2023 Local News
Huis Ten Bosch Unveils Ambitious Growth Plan
Huis Ten Bosch, a theme park in Sasebo, Nagasaki, has revealed an ambitious growth strategy aiming to nearly double its annual...
Jul 4, 2023 Local News
Nagasaki Appoints First Female Deputy Governor
Yuko Baba, a 44-year-old official from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, has been chosen to succeed retiring Deputy Governor Ken Hirata in Nagasaki Prefe...
Jun 29, 2023 Local News
Nagasaki University Makes Career Education Compulsory
Nagasaki University, a comprehensive institution with about 9,000 students, mandates career education for all students, starting from their freshman year. The aim is to instill ess...
Jun 28, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka High Court Dismisses Atomic Survivors’ Appeal
The Fukuoka High Court in Japan has dismissed a case brought forward by atomic bomb survivors from Nagasaki Prefecture, who argued that the country's security-related laws permitti...
May 19, 2023 Local News
Nagasaki Marriott Hotel Welcomes New London-Born General Manager
Cy West, a London-born professional, has been appointed the General Manager of the Nagasaki Marriott Hotel. This announcement was...
Apr 11, 2023 Local News
Nagasaki Prefecture Sees Increase in Semiconductor Industry Concentration
The semiconductor industry is accelerating its concentration in Nagasaki Prefecture, with Kyocera and Sony Group both expanding their production capabilities. In addition to Kumamo...
Mar 29, 2023 Local News
Court Rejects Fishermen’s Floodgate Appeal
The Fukuoka High Court rejected an appeal by fishermen in Nagasaki Prefecture who demanded the opening of a floodgate on a dike in Isahaya Bay due to damage to the fishing industry...
Mar 8, 2023 Local News
Nagasaki University Develops Insect-Based Fish Feed System
Nagasaki University announced it will jointly develop a device for cultivating mealworms, an insect that can be used as fish feed, with a startup company. Mealworms can be used as ...
Feb 27, 2023 Local News
High-Speed Ferry Between Tsushima and Busan Resumes After Three-Year Hiatus
The high-speed ferry service between Tsushima City in Nagasaki Prefecture and Busan, South Korea, resumed on the 25th after a three-year suspension. A Korean woman who works for...
Feb 6, 2023 Local News
JR Kyushu to Offer Shinkansen Express Rides for Just 500 JPY One-Way!
Kyushu announced the sale of special express ticket packages for the West Kyushu Shinkansen, priced at 500 JPY one-way. The packages will be sold between February 14 and 28 for the...
