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Dec 6, 2024 Local News
Kagoshima Reinforces “Japan’s No.1 Wagyu” Branding
Kagoshima Prefecture is intensifying its promotional campaign for locally produced wagyu beef, which is recognized for...
Dec 6, 2024 Local News
New Digital Innovation Faculty at Kitakyushu University
The University of Kitakyushu plans to launch the Information Innovation Faculty (tentative name) in April 2027, incorporating...
Dec 6, 2024 Local News
UNESCO Recognizes Traditional Japanese Brewing; Miyama Celebrates
The designation of Japan’s traditional brewing methods as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage has been warmly received in...
Dec 6, 2024 Local News
UNESCO Recognizes Traditional Japanese Brewing
UNESCO has officially registered Japan's traditional brewing techniques, including sake, shochu, and...
Dec 4, 2024 Local News
Measles Case Confirmed in Fukuoka After 3.5 Years
A measles case has been confirmed in Fukuoka Prefecture for the first time in 3.5 years. The patient, a child under...
Dec 4, 2024 Local News
Nishitetsu Pilots Cashless Buses
Nishitetsu Bus began testing cashless-only services on two routes in Fukuoka, aiming to reduce workloads amid...
Dec 4, 2024 Local News
Queen Beetle Ferry Suspension Extended Again
JR Kyushu Jet Ferry announced that the suspension of its Queen Beetle high-speed ferry, connecting Fukuoka and Busan, will be extended through...
Dec 4, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Chamber Celebrates Local Excellence With 2024 Attractive City Awards
On December 2, 2024, the Fukuoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Committee for Attractive City Building, chaired by...
Nov 29, 2024 Local News
Saga’s First Nori Auction Sets Record High Prices
Saga Prefecture’s first nori seaweed auction of the season, held on November 28, saw record-breaking prices. A total of approximately...
Nov 29, 2024 Local News
Driverless Bus Testing Expands in Kitakyushu Between Airport and JR Station
The second year of autonomous bus trials has begun between Kitakyushu Airport and JR Kusami Station, addressing driver shortages in...
