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Dec 18, 2025 Local News
Kitakyushu Posts Net In-Migration
Kitakyushu City recorded a net in-migration of 341 people from January to November 2025, exceeding the same period last year...
Oct 30, 2025 Local News
Fukuoka Opens Helpline for Fathers
Fukuoka Prefecture has opened a dedicated helpline to support fathers balancing work and childcare. The free “Papa’s Childcare Consultation Dial,”...
Oct 17, 2025 Local News
Fukuoka Launches Kindergarten Vacancy Map
Fukuoka City has introduced the “Fukuoka Kindergarten Vacancy Map,” allowing parents to check availability...
Sep 9, 2025 Local News
Kyushu Sees Record Minimum Wage Hikes
All eight prefectures in Kyushu and Okinawa have announced record-high minimum wage increases for FY2025 amid rising living costs and...
Aug 7, 2025 Local News
Kyushu-Okinawa Population Drops as Foreign Residents Surge
According to Japan’s internal affairs ministry, the total population of the eight prefectures in Kyushu and Okinawa fell...
Jul 15, 2025 Local News
Teacher Shortage Persists in Fukuoka Prefecture Schools
Fukuoka Prefecture continues to face a teacher shortage, with 198 unfilled positions at municipal elementary and...
Jul 2, 2025 Local News
Fukuoka City Tax Revenue Hits Record ¥383.7 Billion
Fukuoka City announced that its tax revenue for fiscal 2024 reached a record ¥383.7 billion...
Jun 11, 2025 Local News
Fukuoka Expands Nursing Support for Medically Fragile Residents
Fukuoka City will launch a program as early as August 2025 to support families caring for...
May 22, 2025 Local News
Experts Urge Elderly to Switch to Support Cars
Amid a rise in traffic accidents involving elderly drivers in Fukuoka Prefecture, experts are urging...
May 21, 2025 Local News
Fukuoka to Launch Council on Youth Safety in Kego Park
Authorities in Fukuoka will establish a council this summer to address rising safety concerns around...
