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Feb 9, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka City’s Population to Reach 1.7 Million by 2040
Fukuoka City's future population projection anticipates the city's population peaking at approximately 1,702,000 by 2040. The 2012 projection estimated the peak at about 1,606,000 ...
Feb 9, 2024 Local News
Ōmuta City Selects New Industrial Park Site
Ōmuta City has selected a coastal area in the western part of the city as the site for a new industrial park. Following TSMC's expansion into Kumamoto, there has been an increase i...
Feb 9, 2024 Local News
Support for Semiconductor Industry by 11 Regional Banks in Kyushu and Okinawa
Eleven major regional banks in Kyushu and Okinawa are collaborating to promote the semiconductor industry. Participants include the Fukuoka Bank, Juhachi‐Shinwa Bank, and Higo Bank...
Feb 8, 2024 Local News
LeRIRO Fukuoka Rugby Team to Join League One Division 3
LeRIRO Fukuoka, the Ukiha City-based rugby team, is poised to ascend to the prestigious ranks of Japan's League One, entering its third division in the upcoming season. Remarkably....
Feb 8, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Mayor Calls for More Flexible Regulations on Ride-Sharing Introduction
With the anticipated introduction of ride-sharing services under specific conditions managed by taxi companies this spring, Fukuoka's Mayor Takashima has voiced concerns...
Feb 8, 2024 Local News
Blue Bottle Coffee Opens Its First Kyushu Outlet in Fukuoka
Blue Bottle Coffee, the acclaimed American coffee chain, is set to open its first Kyushu location in Tenjin, Fukuoka City, on February 9th. In anticipation, a special preview event...
Feb 7, 2024 Local News
Kyushu National Museum Opens New Healing Spot with Foot Bath
The "Kyuhaku Garden Foot Bath Tea House" opened on February 6th within the Kyushu National Museum, offering a unique relaxation experience. Visitors can enjoy...
Feb 7, 2024 Local News
Yanagawa Fire Department Faces Backlash Over Second DUI Incident
The Yanagawa City Fire Department apologized following the DUI arrest of firefighter Yuta Takada on February 6th, the second such case in a month...
Feb 7, 2024 Local News
Eddie Jones Kicks Off Rugby Japan Team Camp in Fukuoka
The Japan national rugby team, under new head coach Eddie Jones, started their training camp in Fukuoka, preparing for their activities beginning in June...
Feb 6, 2024 Local News
ANA Utilizes Kitakyushu Airport for Timely Arrivals
Due to operational time limits at Fukuoka Airport, All Nippon Airways (ANA) has updated its strategy to use Kitakyushu Airport as an alternative landing site for flights from Haned...