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Sep 2, 2024 Local News
FIBA Hosts Networking Event at Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
The Fukuoka International Business Association (FIBA), a community for international business professionals based in Fukuoka...
Aug 28, 2024 Local News
Shochu Sales See First Increase in Seven Years, Driven by Post-Pandemic Recovery
In 2023, sales of shochu, including awamori, by Japan's top 50 producers increased by 1.6%, marking the first rise in seven years. According to a survey by Teikoku Databank's Fukuo...
Aug 28, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Startup Develops Dog Food from Invasive Fish Species
A Fukuoka-based startup has developed a dog food made from invasive fish species that harm the marine ecosystem. The product, "Ocean Harvest," will be available online from...
Aug 23, 2024 Local News
Horie Discusses Kyushu’s Growing Space Business at Kitakyushu Symposium
At a space business symposium in Kitakyushu, entrepreneur Takafumi Horie reflected on his 20-year journey in the space industry. He initially considered purchasing...
Aug 22, 2024 Local News
Oita Governor to Visit Taiwan for Tourism and Business Promotion
Oita Governor Kichiro Sato announced plans to visit Taiwan from August 25 to 27, 2024. The visit aims to promote tourism, attract businesses, and boost exports of agricultural and ...
Aug 20, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Financial Group to Reconnect with Former Employees Online
The Fukuoka Financial Group (FFG), which includes Fukuoka Bank, is launching an online platform to reconnect with former employees. Starting August 20...
Aug 8, 2024 Local News
Kitakyushu Establishes Sushi City Council
To realize the vision of "Sushi City Kitakyushu," a council comprising local sushi restaurants, fisheries, and city officials was established on August 7. The council aims to promo...
Aug 8, 2024 Local News
JR Kyushu Reports 36% Drop in Net Income
JR Kyushu's net income fell by 36% to 11.4 billion yen for April-June 2024, despite record-high operating revenue of 104.1 billion yen, up 6% from the previous...
Aug 8, 2024 Local News
Kyushu University Launches EUV Company
Kyushu University has established EUV Photon Co., a new company dedicated to EUV light irradiation and analysis, crucial for advanced semiconductor development...
Aug 8, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Regional Banks Raise Prime Rates
Following the Bank of Japan's recent interest rate hike, several regional banks in Kyushu have announced increases in their short-term prime rates...
