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Aug 9, 2023 Local News
Hawks Boost Bullpen with Former Red Sox Pitcher
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks have signed 26-year-old Venezuelan pitcher Darwinzon Hernandez, a former...
Aug 9, 2023 Local News
A Costly Bite: Udon Chain’s Tempura Pranksters Fined
Two individuals in their twenties have received summary orders for a fine of 300,000 yen each, after being charged with...
Aug 9, 2023 Local News
Typhoon Warning: Danger Escalates in Northern Kyushu
Typhoon Number 6 is expected to approach Fukuoka Prefecture closest between the evening of...
Aug 8, 2023 Local News
Kyushu & Okinawa Sales Surge: 21 Months of Growth
Sales in Kyushu and Okinawa department stores and supermarkets in June rose by 5.4% year-over-year, marking a 21-month consecutive increase. The total sales reached 134 billion yen...
Aug 8, 2023 Local News
Recruitment Startup Tackles Caregiver Shortage in Oita
Tokyo's startup, For A-career, focusing on job recruitment, has expanded to Oita City, aiming to assist the caregiving sector's staffing needs. The company, established in 2018, ha...
Aug 8, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Subway Boosts Service to Ease Congestion
To address rising congestion, the Nanakuma subway line in Fukuoka City will add six round trips during peak hours from August 19th. This decision comes after passenger counts incre...
Aug 8, 2023 Local News
Typhoon #6 Targets Fukuoka: Residents Urged to Prepare
Typhoon #6 is projected to approach Fukuoka Prefecture between the 9th and 10th. As the storm continues its trajectory, residents are urged to stay updated and take early precautio...
Aug 4, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka to Link Islands with Video Consultations
Fukuoka City has announced plans to introduce "remote windows," which will link community centers on remote islands and ward offices via video calls, allowing citizens to...
Aug 4, 2023 Local News
Region Braces for Continued Heatwave and Approaching Typhoon
The temperature soared across the region on the 3rd, bringing severe heat throughout the area. The city of Dazaifu experienced the highest recorded temperature in the prefecture...
Aug 4, 2023 Local News
World Aquatics Championships End Successfully
The World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, concluded successfully with Mayor Takashima praising the event as "very good." During the 17-day event, 10 world records were se...
