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Mar 7, 2022 Local News
TSMC New Kumamoto Factory To Employ 1,700
The Kumamoto-based new semiconductor factory for Sony Group and TSMC began its recruiting process. The joint company of the two international makers is currently offering job posit...
Mar 7, 2022 Local News
Yanagawa Five Facility Sightseeing Passport Available Now
Enjoy sightseeing in Yanagawa City under the warm spring sun! The city’s March tourism passport combines a canal cruise and visits to five cultural facilities, including Yanagawa A...
Mar 7, 2022 Local News
Fukuoka Governor Requests Locals Refrain From Hanami Parties
Fukuoka Prefecture requested its residents to continue refraining from participating in hanami parties this year. Sakura festivals at prefectural parks (Tenjin Chuo Park and Nishi ...
Mar 3, 2022 Local News
Fukuoka Marathon To Open Registration For 2022
The Fukuoka Marathon 2022 will take place on Nov. 13. The first competition in three years will invite 12,000 runners for its full-marathon (42.195 km) race, 2,000 for fun-run (5.2...
Mar 3, 2022 Local News
Fukuoka-based Sustainable Rice Straw Manufacturer Expanding
Fukuoka-based UPay prepares for the new environmental laws to take effect towards the creation of a plastic-smart society. Beginning in April 2022, companies will be encouraged to ...
Mar 3, 2022 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture Prepares for Lifting of Business Restrictions
Fukuoka Prefecture officially requested lifting the ‘mann-enn boushi to juten sochi’ program to the national government. The regional occupancy rate of secured hospital beds for CO...
Mar 2, 2022 Local News
Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly Unanimously Criticizes Russian Invasion
The Fukuoka Prefectural assembly officially announced its objection against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. On Mar. 1, a proposal addressing Russia’s ongoing military actions as i...
Mar 2, 2022 Local News
AI-based System To Reduce Unpaid Train Fares
On Mar. 1, JR Kyushu began a trial to prevent people from boarding trains without valid tickets using an AI-powered system. Currently, deboarding passengers at uncrewed stations ar...
Mar 2, 2022 Local News
Local Map Maker Purchases Hotel Room Naming Rights
Kitakyushu-based map company, Zenrin Co., Ltd., acquired naming rights of some hotel rooms in Kokura, Kitakyushu. JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura and Zenrin collaboratively offer ‘C...
Mar 2, 2022 Local News
Mentaiko Producers Face Uncertainty Over Cod Roe Supply
The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine might impact the supply of cod-roe. A large percentage of pollock roe used for mentaiko production in Fukuoka is sourced from America and...
