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Nov 28, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka’s Single-Person Households Projected to Surge by 2050
A national study projects that 46.4% of all households in Fukuoka Prefecture will consist of single occupants by 2050...
Nov 26, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Launches Anonymous Cannabis Support via LINE
Fukuoka Prefecture has established a LINE-based anonymous consultation service to address the rising use of cannabis among...
Nov 19, 2024 Local News
Police Conduct Mass Patrol at Fukuoka’s Kego Park
Fukuoka police conducted their first large-scale patrol of the year at Kego Park, a popular gathering spot for ...
Nov 13, 2024 Local News
Kyushu and Okinawa Senior Households Expected to Reach 47% by 2050
A recent study by Japan’s National Institute of Population and Social Security Research projects that by 2050, 47% of households in...
Nov 12, 2024 Local News
Kitakyushu and Fukuoka Strengthen “One Flower per Person” Campaign
Kitakyushu and Fukuoka Cities will expand their joint “One Flower per Person” campaign to beautify neighborhoods...
Nov 11, 2024 Local News
Life in Fukuoka – Multilingual Radio Program
The multilingual information program “Life in Fukuoka” is broadcasted every weekdays Monday to Friday morning from...
Nov 11, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Opens Support Center for Digital Transformation in Elder Care
To address labor shortages in elder care, Fukuoka Prefecture is launching the "Care DX Support Center" on November 8 in Kasuga City...
Oct 30, 2024 Local News
Omuta City and High School Form Partnership to Address Local Issues
Omuta City has signed a partnership agreement with Miike Technical High School to leverage students' computer skills in...
Oct 1, 2024 Local News
AI-Powered Ride-Sharing Taxi Pilot in Miyama City
Miyama City has initiated a pilot program for AI-powered ride-sharing taxis to address transportation needs in its aging population. The system...
Sep 13, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Mayor Presents Centenarian Celebration Certificates
Ahead of "Respect for the Aged Day" on September 15, Fukuoka Mayor Soichiro Takashima visited and honored Tsuyako Hisatomi, who turned 100 on August 1...
