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Oct 2, 2024 Local News
Kumamoto Airport Unveils New Dining and Park Area, Expands International Concourse
Kumamoto Airport revealed a new dining and park space to the public on October 1, featuring a park with a Kumamon statue and restaurants, including...
Oct 2, 2024 Local News
MrMax HD Ends Free Chopstick Distribution to Reduce CO2
On October 1, MrMax Holdings announced that it will end free chopstick distribution at its bento-selling stores from October 16...
Oct 2, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka High Court Appoints First Female Chief Judge
Kazuko Yao, the new Chief Judge of the Fukuoka High Court, expressed her commitment to addressing the challenges of digitalizing court procedures during...
Oct 2, 2024 Local News
Kyushu-Okinawa Business Confidence Improves After Three Quarters
The Bank of Japan’s latest short-term economic survey reveals that the business confidence index for Kyushu and Okinawa rose by 1 point to +20 for all industries...
Oct 1, 2024 Local News
Luxury Lounge Opens at Fukuoka Airport
Fukuoka Airport has opened a revamped "Lounge Fukuoka" in its international terminal, designed for business-class passengers...
Oct 1, 2024 Local News
Zenrin Launches Temple and Shrine Map for Foreign Tourists
Zenrin DataCom has introduced an online map that helps foreign tourists navigate Japan’s temples and shrines. The map, free and...
Oct 1, 2024 Local News
India’s Consulate to Open in Fukuoka
India plans to open a new consulate in Fukuoka by the end of the year, marking its second consulate in Japan after Osaka...
Oct 1, 2024 Local News
Nishi Park to Feature New Multi-Purpose Hall
Fukuoka Prefecture has revealed new details on the redevelopment of Nishi Park, a well-known cherry blossom viewing spot in Fukuoka City’s Chuo Ward...
Oct 1, 2024 Local News
Bike-Sharing Service Charichari Expands to Kikuyo Town
Fukuoka-based bike-sharing service Charichari is expanding to Kikuyo Town in Kumamoto Prefecture. The pilot, running from October 1 to March 2025...
Oct 1, 2024 Local News
Major Logistics Hub Opens in Kitakyushu City
A large-scale logistics facility has opened in Kitakyushu’s Kokurakita Ward, part of the city's broader logistics hub initiative. The two-story, 46,000-square-meter West Port Cente...
