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Sep 13, 2022 Local News
Fukuoka as International Financial Center Attracts Four New Firms
Four new companies, including a Taiwanese bank, are planning to set up operations in Fukuoka City, according to a report at a general meeting of an organization (TEAM Fukuoka) aimi...
Sep 12, 2022 Local News
Like-to-Pay System To Fund Fukuoka Artists
The Fukuoka-based startup Flag aims to transform the art industry with its ‘like-to-pay’ content selling system. On Flag’s new online platform, the price of each content is up to f...
Sep 2, 2022 Local News
Star Flyer And Japanet Form Business Alliance
Star Flyer, a Kitakyushu-based airline, announced that it has formed a capital and business alliance with mail order company Japanet Holdings, and will collaborate in...
Sep 2, 2022 Local News
Aeon Kyushu To Develop Supermarket With Dispensing Pharmacy
Aeon Kyushu is developing compact supermarkets with dispensing pharmacies in response to Japan’s aging population and consumers’ health consciousness. Aeon Kyushu announced...
Aug 31, 2022 Local News
New Logistics Center Opened as Base for Expanding Exports to Asia
The Fukuoka Logistics Center was completed this month near Fukuoka Airport by Nishitetsu (Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd.), a logistics company...
Aug 23, 2022 Local News
Fukuoka City Accepting Applications for New Yatai Stalls
Fukuoka City has begun accepting applications from potential yatai operators. Applications are being accepted for 13 vacant lots in Tenjin, Nagahama, Nakasu, and other areas, and t...
Aug 22, 2022 Local News
FIBA – Fukuoka International Business Association Event
FIBA, an organization supporting networking among international businesspersons active in Fukuoka and Japanese businesspersons with international activities, held a regular event o...
Aug 17, 2022 Local News
Kumamoto Company Develops Wood-made Thread for Apparel
The Kumamoto-based startup, Circulife, developed a sustainable wood-made fabric. The first such project in Japan aims to establish a new culture of producing clothes from domestic ...
Aug 2, 2022 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture Hires Advisors For Financial Center Project
Fukuoka Prefecture, which aims to become an international financial center, has commissioned five advisors with expertise in finance and law to support its efforts. The advisors wi...
Jul 28, 2022 Local News
Toto’s Fourth Vietnam Factory Begins Operations
Toto has completed construction on its Fourth Vietnam Factory, which will produce sanitary ware, and it has begun operations. The total floor area of the factory and distribution w...