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Nov 15, 2023 Local News
Crackdown on Illicit Light Oil in Kyushu
On November 14, an inspection was conducted on the Kyushu Expressway in Chikushino City, Fukuoka, to crack down on the use of illicit light oil—fuel mixed with...

Nov 8, 2023 Local News
JR Kyushu Posts Record Profits Amidst Recovery
JR Kyushu announced that for the six months up to September this year, the group's overall financial results showed increased revenue and profit, with a record high final profit f...

Oct 25, 2023 Local News
Kyushu’s Visitor Count Surpasses 2019 Figure
In September, foreign visitors to Kyushu reached 271,814, recovering to about 95% of pre-pandemic levels in 2018. The steady resumption of...

Oct 25, 2023 Local News
Kyushu’s Big Motor Locations Hit with Suspensions
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has issued administrative penalties to 34 Big Motor business locations due to...

Oct 5, 2023 Local News
Kyushu Business Sentiment Drops
An economic trend survey released on October 4 by Teikoku Databank's Fukuoka branch revealed a drop in Kyushu and...

Oct 3, 2023 Local News
Six Straight Quarters of Growth in Kyushu, Okinawa
The Bank of Japan's recent Short-Term Economic Survey revealed that business sentiment in Kyushu and Okinawa is improving. The "all-industry" index...

Sep 29, 2023 Local News
JR Kyushu Announces Rehire Program
JR Kyushu has launched a "Happy Turn Hiring" program aimed at rehiring former employees who left the company for personal...

Sep 12, 2023 Local News
Kyushu’s Listed Companies Showcase Regional Strength
As of September 8, Kyushu and Okinawa host 132 companies listed on the Tokyo and Fukuoka stock exchanges with...

Sep 8, 2023 Local News
Nishitetsu Hotels Joins Tokyu’s Unlimited Stays
Nishitetsu Hotels is partnering with Tokyu to join their "TsugiTsugi" unlimited stay hotel service. Aiming to attract new clientele and expand in Kyushu, the collaboration kicks of...

Sep 7, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Drives Kyushu’s Lodging Recovery
The Kyushu Economic Research Center revealed that the lodging occupancy index for Kyushu's seven prefectures increased by 2.9 points year-over-year to 60.3...