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Jan 13, 2026 Local News
Fukuoka Lawmakers React to Possible Snap Lower House Election
Speculation over a possible snap dissolution of Japan’s House of Representatives in late January has unsettled lawmakers from Fukuoka...
Jan 8, 2026 Local News
Takashima Calls 2026 Key Year, No Comment on 5th Term
Fukuoka Mayor Soichiro Takashima said 2026 would be a pivotal year for the Tenjin Big Bang...
Jan 6, 2026 Local News
“To Soar”: Governor Hattori Signals a Reset for Fukuoka in New Year Address
Fukuoka Governor Seitaro Hattori set out his goals for the year during a New Year press conference...
Dec 11, 2025 Local News
Fukuoka Drops Rice-Coupon Plan
Fukuoka Mayor Soichiro Takashima announced that the city will not distribute government-promoted “rice coupons,”...
Dec 3, 2025 Local News
Arita Mayor to Resign After Harassment Incident
Arita Mayor Yoshiaki Matsuo announced on December 2 that he would resign after admitting to sexually harassing...
Dec 2, 2025 Local News
Prefecture Submits ¥140 Billion Budget
The Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly opened its December session on December 1, and the prefecture submitted...
Nov 20, 2025 Local News
Saga Plans ¥5.5 Billion Extra Budget for Care Tech and Sports
Saga Prefecture announced a ¥5.5 billion supplementary budget on 19 November to fund staff pay increases and expand technology use in nursing care...
Oct 15, 2025 Local News
Fukuoka Assembly Replaces Gold Badges to Cut Costs
Amid soaring gold prices, the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly will switch from 18-karat gold badges to gold-plated versions starting with...
Oct 15, 2025 Local News
Nagasaki Governor Oishi to Seek Second Term
Nagasaki Governor Kengo Oishi, 43, announced on October 10 that he will run for re-election in the February 2026 gubernatorial race...
Aug 6, 2025 Local News
Fukuoka Mayor Rebukes Opposition Leader Over False Claims
Fukuoka Mayor Soichiro Takashima has revealed that he directly called Sanseito party leader Sohei Kamiya to dispute remarks made during...
