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Jun 6, 2024 Local News
Birth Rate in Okinawa Still Highest in Nation
According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the total fertility rates across all Kyushu and Okinawa prefectures decreased in 2023, though each...
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Jun 5, 2024 Local News
Koga City Considers Including Same-Sex Couples on Resident Certificates
Mayor Kazuki Tanabe of Koga City, Fukuoka Prefecture, announced that the city is considering allowing same-sex couples to be listed as "husband" or "wife" on...
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May 30, 2024 Local News
Kitakyushu Engages Youth to Combat Population Decline
Kitakyushu City has introduced the “Z Generation Partners” program to incorporate young people’s perspectives into city planning and initiatives...
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May 24, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Launches Free Hotline for Expecting and New Parents
Starting May 23, Fukuoka’s Rengo Fukuoka Union offers a free hotline for expecting and new parents to discuss work-related issues...
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May 24, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka to Offer Childcare for Non-working Parents Starting July
Fukuoka City will begin a new childcare program in July, allowing parents who are not working to leave their children at daycare for up to 40 hours a month...
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May 24, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Police Launch Bicycle Patrol Team
Minami Police Station in Fukuoka has launched "MB-3," a bicycle patrol team aimed at improving traffic safety and reducing accidents...
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May 14, 2024 Local News
Toyota Kyushu Signs Disaster Response Agreement with Fukuoka Prefecture
Toyota Motor Kyushu and the Fukuoka Prefecture Social Welfare Council have agreed to cooperate in operating...
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May 14, 2024 Local News
Munakata City Launches First Sick Child Pickup Service in Fukuoka Prefecture
Starting May 10, Munakata City has introduced a pioneering service in Fukuoka Prefecture where nurses and childcare workers pick up...
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May 10, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka City Holds Emergency Meeting on SNS-Based Investment and Romance Scams
In response to a surge in SNS-based investment and romance scams, Fukuoka City held an emergency meeting to coordinate preventative measures. Attended by...
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Apr 25, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Climbs Population Rankings Despite Aging Challenge
In 2023, Fukuoka Prefecture's total population surpassed Hokkaido, ranking it eighth nationally with over 5.1 million residents. Despite this growth, the region faces challenges wi...