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Nov 14, 2023 Local News
Heroic Dog in Chikuzen Saves Man, Earns Police Recognition
In Chikuzen Town, a dog and its owner were commended by the police for saving a life. The incident occurred in October when Happy, a one-year-old Golden Retriever, alerted its owne...
Nov 14, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Pioneers Japan’s First ‘Engineer Visa’ Program
Amidst a severe shortage of IT talent among Japanese companies, Fukuoka City has become the first in the nation to introduce an "Engineer Visa" system, utilizing...
Nov 10, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka’s 10th Basic Plan: Aiming for Global Talent
The Fukuoka Directive Council (FDC) has proactively engaged with Fukuoka City Hall, delivering a set of recommendations for the city's "10th Basic Plan," focusing on urban growth a...
Nov 10, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Battles High Pool Fever and Flu Rates
Fukuoka Prefecture reports persistent high rates of "pool fever" and an increase in influenza cases for the week leading to November 5th. While instances of pharyngoconjunctival fe...
Nov 10, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Vows to Break Free from Gangs
The "Banish Violence Fukuoka Convention" gathered 400 stakeholders in Fukuoka City to address organized crime, signaling a community-wide push to eliminate gang violence...
Nov 10, 2023 Local News
Taxi Leader Cautions Against Hasty Ride-Sharing Introduction
Concerns for passenger safety were at the forefront of Daiichi Koutsu Sangyo’s president, Mr. Tanaka’s, commentary as he addressed the government’s ongoing discus...
Nov 9, 2023 Local News
Kyushu Electric Prioritizes Safety in Upcoming Plant Inspection
Kyushu Electric Power has announced a scheduled halt in operations for routine inspections and maintenance of Unit 3 at the Genkai Nuclear Power Plant, located in Genkai Town, Saga...
Nov 9, 2023 Local News
Bullying Incident at Kitakyushu High School Injures Freshman
A female first-year student at a prefectural high school in Kitakyushu was assaulted by her classmates in May, resulting in injuries. The incident, involving hair-pulling and other...
Nov 8, 2023 Local News
Kyushu’s First Convenience Store EV Chargers
The FamilyMart at Hakata Station Minami 6-chome in Fukuoka City has recently equipped its parking area with Tesla Superchargers, a rapid charging solution for Tesla electric vehicl...
Nov 8, 2023 Local News
Toyota Kyushu Sees Record Gains Amid Challenges
Toyota Motor Kyushu's Miyata plant reported a 42% increase in sales for April-September 2023, reaching a record 766.1 billion yen, despite weather-related shutdowns. Production of ...
