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Aug 8, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Launches Tourism Academy
The Fukuoka Convention & Visitors Bureau has launched the "Fukuoka Tourism Future Creation Academy" for young employees in the tourism and hospitality industry. The program aims to...
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...
Aug 8, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Sees Continued Growth in Capital Investment
Capital investment in Kyushu's seven prefectures is projected to increase for the fourth consecutive year, driven primarily by the semiconductor industry...
Aug 8, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka’s Oldest Cinema “Nakasu Taiyo” to Reopen in New Building
Fukuoka City's oldest cinema, "Taiyo Theater" (commonly known as "Nakasu Taiyo"), which closed in March after 78 years and is currently undergoing demolition, is...
Aug 8, 2024 Local News
Demolition of Tanga Market to Begin in October
The demolition of Kitakyushu's historic Tanga Market will commence in October, starting with two southern blocks. The market, over a century old...
Aug 2, 2024 Local News
Nishi-Nippon City Bank Hosts “Asian Finance and Economic Forum”
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Nishi-Nippon City Bank hosted the "Asian Finance and Economic Forum 2024" on August 1st in Hakata, Fukuoka City. The event...
Aug 2, 2024 Local News
Increased Cargo Flights Between Kitakyushu and Haneda by Yamato HD
Yamato Holdings, a leading delivery company, has increased the number of cargo flights operating between Kitakyushu and Haneda. Starting from August 1st...
Aug 1, 2024 Local News
Taiwan’s ASE to Acquire Land in Kitakyushu for Semiconductor Facility
Taiwan-based ASE, the world's largest semiconductor assembly and testing company, announced the purchase of approximately 159,899 square meters of land in Kitakyushu...