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Sep 5, 2023 Local News
Kitakyushu City Pioneers Search Fund Partnership
Kitakyushu City has entered into Japan's first municipal partnership with search funds Yamaguchi Capital and Growthix Capital to help local SMEs with business succession...

Sep 4, 2023 Local News
E.Sun Bank Sets Sights on Fukuoka for Asian Expansion
Taiwan's E.Sun Bank has opened a branch in Fukuoka, Japan, with the aim of strengthening business ties between Taiwan and Kyushu. The move comes as...

Sep 1, 2023 Local News
FFG Unveils Startup Hub in Fukuoka
Fukuoka Financial Group (FFG) has opened a new facility called "GROWTH I" in Fukuoka City to support startups. The hub offers shared office spaces and will host events aimed at net...

Aug 31, 2023 Local News
Shochu Sales Hit Record Low in 2022
The Fukuoka branch of Teikoku Databank reported that the 2022 sales of the top 50 shochu and awamori makers hit a record low of 222.7 billion yen, down 7.8% from...

Aug 23, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka’s TrueBizon Paves Way for Drone Routes
TrueBizon, a drone startup in Fukuoka, is rapidly developing "sky paths" to allow drones to fly shorter distances. Collaborating with companies with drone expertise, they plan a 40...

Aug 22, 2023 Local News
Kyushu Companies Lead in Sustainable Goals
A 2023 survey by Teikoku Databank's Fukuoka branch shows a growing emphasis on renewable energy and recycling among Kyushu companies. The active engagement in Sustainable Developme...

Aug 21, 2023 Local News
Largest Domestic Ship Launched on North Kyushu Route
The new shipping route connecting North Kyushu and the Sea of Japan has seen an increase in cargo handling, leading to the deployment of the largest domestic container ship, "Kaifu...

Aug 18, 2023 Local News
Kitakyushu and AWS Japan Join Hands for Startups
The city of Kitakyushu and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Japan have formed a partnership to support startups, the "Backup Capital Concept," and the region's digital transformation. The...

Aug 16, 2023 Local News
Joyful Turns Profit; Plans 400-450 Store Renovations Planned
According to local media reports, Joyful, the family restaurant chain in Kyushu, experienced a 36% decrease in net profit to 1.6 billion yen for June 2023, largely due to...

Aug 16, 2023 Local News
Nishitetsu Profits Surge 2.4x to 9.3 Billion Yen
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. announced a net profit of 9.3 billion yen for Q1 2023, a 2.4-fold increase from the previous year, largely due to the sale of Nishishin Palace in Fu...