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Aug 8, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Sees Continued Growth in Capital Investment
Capital investment in Kyushu's seven prefectures is projected to increase for the fourth consecutive year, driven primarily by the semiconductor industry...
Aug 8, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka’s Oldest Cinema “Nakasu Taiyo” to Reopen in New Building
Fukuoka City's oldest cinema, "Taiyo Theater" (commonly known as "Nakasu Taiyo"), which closed in March after 78 years and is currently undergoing demolition, is...
Aug 8, 2024 Local News
Demolition of Tanga Market to Begin in October
The demolition of Kitakyushu's historic Tanga Market will commence in October, starting with two southern blocks. The market, over a century old...
Aug 2, 2024 Local News
Nishi-Nippon City Bank Hosts “Asian Finance and Economic Forum”
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Nishi-Nippon City Bank hosted the "Asian Finance and Economic Forum 2024" on August 1st in Hakata, Fukuoka City. The event...
Aug 2, 2024 Local News
Increased Cargo Flights Between Kitakyushu and Haneda by Yamato HD
Yamato Holdings, a leading delivery company, has increased the number of cargo flights operating between Kitakyushu and Haneda. Starting from August 1st...
Aug 1, 2024 Local News
Taiwan’s ASE to Acquire Land in Kitakyushu for Semiconductor Facility
Taiwan-based ASE, the world's largest semiconductor assembly and testing company, announced the purchase of approximately 159,899 square meters of land in Kitakyushu...
Aug 1, 2024 Local News
Three Vietnamese Men Arrested for Smuggling E-cigarette Drugs
Three Vietnamese nationals were arrested and charged with smuggling e-cigarette drugs disguised as international mail. The suspects, including a 25-year-old student...
Aug 1, 2024 Local News
Students Suffer Burns Walking Barefoot on Hot Asphalt at Itoshima School
Twenty-one students at a middle school in Itoshima City suffered burns after walking barefoot on hot asphalt during a swimming class on July 8th. The incident occurred...
Aug 1, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Zoo Seeks Names for New Asian Elephants
Fukuoka Zoo announced the arrival of four Asian elephants from Myanmar and is now seeking names for them. The elephants, three females and one male...
Aug 1, 2024 Local News
New App for Seamless Travel Across Kyushu Launches
Kyushu MaaS, a new service enabling users to purchase tickets across multiple transportation modes via a single app, will launch on August 1st. This service, involving 67...
