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Dec 19, 2023 Local News
Suspected Bird Flu Case in Wild Bird in Fukuoka City
A weakened wild bird found in Fukuoka City tested positive for suspected bird flu, potentially marking the first case in the prefecture this season. The bird, a dunlin, was later f...
Dec 19, 2023 Local News
NTT West Japan Subsidiary Data Breach
NTT West Japan's subsidiary, NTT Business Solutions, has been implicated in a data breach involving a former temp worker who illegally disclosed about 9 million customer records. O...
Dec 19, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture Issues Potential Heavy Snow Warning
Fukuoka Prefecture is facing its coldest weather this season, with Fukuoka City recording the lowest temperatures. Due to strong cold air, temperatures have significantly dropped, ...
Dec 14, 2023 Local News
Taiwanese Tuna Sold as Shizuoka Produce by Trial Stores
Trial Company, headquartered in Fukuoka City and operating supermarkets nationwide, has been found to have sold seafood with incorrect country-of-origin labels...
Dec 13, 2023 Local News
Fatal Collision at Fukuoka’s Bento Shop
Around 2:30 PM on the 11th, two cars collided at an intersection in Sawara Ward, Fukuoka, causing one to crash into a roadside bento shop. An elderly man waiting outside the shop w...
Dec 13, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka City’s “Charming City Building Award” Announced
The "Charming City Building Award 2023" was announced on the 11th, recognizing individuals and organizations contributing to Fukuoka's appeal. Hosted by...
Dec 13, 2023 Local News
Hakata Police Station Conducts Safe Driving Training for Taxi Drivers
Due to a high number of taxi-related accidents, Hakata Police Station provided practical safe driving instruction to taxi drivers. Fukuoka Prefectural Police aims to...
Dec 8, 2023 Local News
Aso Shrine’s Tower Gate Restored After 2016 Quake
A completion ceremony was held on the 7th at Aso Shrine in Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture, to celebrate the restoration of its tower gate, a significant cultural property destroyed ...
Dec 8, 2023 Local News
Five Traffic Fatalities in One Week Shock Fukuoka
In the past week, Fukuoka Prefecture has experienced a concerning rise in traffic fatalities, with five deaths occurring in traffic accidents. This surge brings the year's total...
Dec 8, 2023 Local News
Blue Bottle Coffee’s Kyushu Debut
Gaining a foothold in Fukuoka through its popular pop-up store, Blue Bottle Coffee is now poised to make its much-anticipated Kyushu debut. Originating in...
