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May 28, 2025 Local News
Kitakyushu Allocates Funds to Support SMEs Hit by Tariffs
Amid concerns over the impact of renewed U.S. tariff policies, Kitakyushu City will earmark...
May 22, 2025 Local News
Kyushu Auto Exports to U.S. Drop 28%
April exports from Kyushu to the U.S. dropped 17% year-on-year to ¥127.1 billion, with automobile exports plunging...
May 16, 2025 Local News
Kitakyushu Mayor Urges Nissan to Protect Jobs
Following Nissan’s announcement of plans to close seven production plants worldwide due to a record ¥670.8 billion loss...
May 15, 2025 Local News
Toyota Kyushu Revenue Falls 10.1%
Toyota Motor Kyushu reported a 10.1% decrease in revenue for FY2024, totaling ¥1.353 trillion—the second-highest level on record...
May 15, 2025 Local News
Tenjin Office Vacancy Hits 11-Year High
Fukuoka’s central business district recorded an office vacancy rate of 5.43% in April, up for the second straight month and...
May 15, 2025 Local News
Fukuoka Launches Startup Hub in Tenjin
Fukuoka Prefecture has launched its first startup support hub, "Global Connect Fukuoka," inside the One Fukuoka Building in Tenjin...
May 14, 2025 Local News
Hakata Hankyu To Undergo ¥4.2B Upgrade
Retail giant H2O Retailing will invest ¥4.2 billion in a major renovation of Hakata Hankyu, focusing on...
May 13, 2025 Local News
Kitakyushu Announces Aid For SMEs Hit By U.S. Tariffs
In response to U.S. tariff measures often referred to as "Trump tariffs," Kitakyushu City has announced...
May 13, 2025 Local News
Fukuoka Fund Invests ¥100m In Single-Seater EV Startup
Dogan, a Fukuoka-based investment firm, has invested ¥100 million in Hiroshima’s KG Motors as...
May 9, 2025 Local News
Fukuoka Airport Hits Record Revenue In FY2024
Fukuoka Airport posted record-high operating revenue of ¥58.8 billion and operating profit of ¥7.4 billion for...
