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Aug 8, 2024 Local News
JR Kyushu Reports 36% Drop in Net Income
JR Kyushu's net income fell by 36% to 11.4 billion yen for April-June 2024, despite record-high operating revenue of 104.1 billion yen, up 6% from the previous...
Aug 8, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Regional Banks Raise Prime Rates
Following the Bank of Japan's recent interest rate hike, several regional banks in Kyushu have announced increases in their short-term prime rates...
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 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...
Aug 1, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Electric Power to Transition to Holding Company Structure
Kyushu Electric Power announced plans to transition to a holding company structure, creating subsidiaries for power generation, distribution, renewable energy...
Jul 26, 2024 Local News
New Director of Kyushu Transport Bureau Emphasizes Tourism and Transportation
Shugo Harada, the newly appointed director of the Kyushu Transport Bureau, emphasized his commitment to enhancing tourism and transportation in Kyushu during...
Jul 25, 2024 Local News
New Route for Kyushu Shinkansen Under Review
A hearing by the ruling party's review committee was held regarding the development policy of the Kyushu Shinkansen West Kyushu route. Sakai Hidetaka...
Jul 25, 2024 Local News
Record Foreign Visitors to Kyushu in First Half of 2024
Kyushu saw a 60% increase in foreign visitors in the first half of 2024, reaching over 2.13 million, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 15%. The devaluation of...
Jul 23, 2024 Local News
BOJ Fukuoka Maintains Positive Outlook on Kyushu-Okinawa Economy
The Bank of Japan's Fukuoka branch has maintained its assessment that the Kyushu-Okinawa economy is "recovering moderately" despite some weak areas. The July report indicates robus...
Jul 23, 2024 Local News
JR Kyushu Announces Significant Fare Hike from April 2025
JR Kyushu will implement its first fare increase since 1996, effective April 2025. The base fare will rise from ¥170 to ¥200, with specific routes seeing significant increases. For...
