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Jun 4, 2024 Local News
JR Kyushu Suspends High-Speed Ferry Service Due to Structural Damage
JR Kyushu announced the suspension of its high-speed ferry “Queen Beetle” connecting Hakata Port and Busan until June 28 due to...
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Jun 4, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Governments Plan for Potential Evacuations Amid Taiwan Crisis
In light of a potential “Taiwan contingency,” the Japanese government has presented an evacuation plan for residents of Okinawa’s Sakishima Islands, pairing them with...
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Jun 3, 2024 Local News
Gundam Debuts at This Year’s Yamakasa Festival
For the first time, a Gundam-themed float will be featured in the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival (July 1-15, 2024). The "Hachiban Yamakasa Kamikawabata-dori," known for...
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May 30, 2024 Local News
Major Road Construction Firm Uses Recycled Asphalt in Fukuoka Projects
A major road construction company, Kajima Road, revealed that it used recycled asphalt materials instead of new ones in nine projects, including...
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May 30, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Holds Emergency Meeting to Address Monkey Attacks
In response to recent monkey attacks in Fukuoka City, where children and women were injured, Fukuoka Prefecture held an emergency meeting with police and local hunting associations...
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May 30, 2024 Local News
Chikuho Bank Expands Employee Pension Plan Nationwide
Chikuho Bank and the DC Promoting Organization have opened a Tokyo office to expand their corporate defined contribution pension plan nationwide...
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May 30, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Stock Exchange to Launch New Market for Professional Investors
The Fukuoka Stock Exchange announced the December 16 launch of the “Fukuoka Pro Market” (FPM) aimed at professional investors. The market will support startups and...
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May 30, 2024 Local News
Kitakyushu Engages Youth to Combat Population Decline
Kitakyushu City has introduced the “Z Generation Partners” program to incorporate young people’s perspectives into city planning and initiatives...
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May 30, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Trade Surplus Continues for Third Month, Driven by Strong Auto Exports
The Kyushu economic region, including Okinawa and Yamaguchi, reported a trade surplus of 144.8 billion yen in April, marking the third consecutive month of surplus...
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May 30, 2024 Local News
Dynamic Pricing Introduced on Kyushu Shinkansen Between Hakata and Kumamoto
Starting in July, JR Kyushu will implement dynamic pricing for internet-only discount tickets on the Hakata-Kumamoto segment of the Kyushu Shinkansen...