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Jul 26, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Hydrogen Strategy Meeting Sets 2024 Agenda
The Fukuoka Hydrogen Green Growth Strategy Council held its annual meeting on July 25, setting the 2024 agenda. Key initiatives include establishing a hydrogen...
Jul 26, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Electric Power Updates Tsunami Assumptions for Genkai Nuclear Plant
Kyushu Electric Power announced an update to its tsunami assumptions for the Genkai Nuclear Power Plant, raising the estimated post-seismic sea level rise...
Jul 26, 2024 Local News
Crackdown on Host Clubs in Fukuoka’s Nakasu District
On the night of July 25, the Nakasu Special Investigation Unit of Hakata Police conducted a surprise inspection of all host clubs in Fukuoka's Nakasu district...
Jul 26, 2024 Local News
Mizuho Subsidiary Acquires Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk Hotel
ML Estate, a subsidiary of Mizuho Leasing and part of the Mizuho Financial Group, has announced the acquisition of the Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk hotel...
Jul 25, 2024 Local News
Unlimited JR Rides for Seniors Who Surrender Driver’s Licenses
JR Kyushu is offering a new pass allowing seniors over 65 who voluntarily surrender their driver's licenses to ride most of its local and rapid trains in Fukuoka Prefecture...
Jul 24, 2024 Local News
“BIZIA KOKURA” Office Building Opens in Kitakyushu
"BIZIA KOKURA," a 13-story office building in Kitakyushu's Kokurakita Ward, has completed its first phase. The building will house IT companies, including...
Jul 24, 2024 Local News
Saga Prefectural University to Be Established at Saga Government Complex
Saga Prefecture has decided to establish its new prefectural university at the Saga Government Complex, located 15 minutes on foot from JR Saga Station...
Jul 24, 2024 Local News
Toyota Production System Adopted for Education in Munakata
Munakata City has initiated Japan's first effort to incorporate the Toyota Production System (TPS) to improve the working conditions of educators. A meeting...
Jul 23, 2024 Local News
Kirishima Shuzo and Starbucks Collaborate on New Facility in Miyazaki
Kirishima Shuzo, a major shochu manufacturer, announced a collaboration with Starbucks Japan to open a new facility in Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture. The complex will featur...
Jul 23, 2024 Local News
New Bridge Planned for Kanmon Strait: Shimonoseki-Kitakyushu Road Project Advances
A new Shimonoseki-Kitakyushu Road is planned for the Kanmon Strait, providing a third route between Honshu and Kyushu. The project includes a 2.2-kilometer suspension bridge, among...
