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Dec 19, 2023 Local News
Suspected Bird Flu Case in Wild Bird in Fukuoka City
A weakened wild bird found in Fukuoka City tested positive for suspected bird flu, potentially marking the first case in the prefecture this season. The bird, a dunlin, was later f...
Dec 19, 2023 Local News
NTT West Japan Subsidiary Data Breach
NTT West Japan's subsidiary, NTT Business Solutions, has been implicated in a data breach involving a former temp worker who illegally disclosed about 9 million customer records. O...
Dec 19, 2023 Local News
QPS Research Institute Successfully Launches Second Satellite
Kyushu-based startup, QPS Research Institute, has successfully launched its fifth small satellite on Dec. 15 from New Zealand. This launch marks the second satellite in their ambit...
Dec 19, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture Issues Potential Heavy Snow Warning
Fukuoka Prefecture is facing its coldest weather this season, with Fukuoka City recording the lowest temperatures. Due to strong cold air, temperatures have significantly dropped, ...
Dec 14, 2023 Local News
Taiwanese Tuna Sold as Shizuoka Produce by Trial Stores
Trial Company, headquartered in Fukuoka City and operating supermarkets nationwide, has been found to have sold seafood with incorrect country-of-origin labels...
Dec 13, 2023 Local News
Free Hotel Stays with Early Flights at Kitakyushu Airport
Starting January 8th next year, a campaign offering free hotel accommodation near Kitakyushu Airport will be available for passengers on early morning or...
Dec 13, 2023 Local News
Innovative AI Research in Agriculture Highlighted in Fukuoka’s Budget
Fukuoka Prefecture has presented an additional supplementary budget of approximately 74.6 billion yen to the Prefectural Assembly. This budget is aimed...
Dec 13, 2023 Local News
Fatal Collision at Fukuoka’s Bento Shop
Around 2:30 PM on the 11th, two cars collided at an intersection in Sawara Ward, Fukuoka, causing one to crash into a roadside bento shop. An elderly man waiting outside the shop w...
Dec 13, 2023 Local News
Saga’s Only Department Store Saved by Kyoto Real Estate Company
Saga Tamaya, the only department store in Saga Prefecture, announced a revival plan on the 11th, sponsored by Kyoto's real estate company "Sakura". The plan includes retaining...
Dec 13, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka City’s “Charming City Building Award” Announced
The "Charming City Building Award 2023" was announced on the 11th, recognizing individuals and organizations contributing to Fukuoka's appeal. Hosted by...
