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Dec 28, 2015 Local News
Small Earthquake Felt in Fukuoka
At 20:17 local time on Dec. 28, a small earthquake occurred in Fukuoka Prefecture, registering 3.8 magnitude, and 3 JMA seismic intensity. The ep
Oct 16, 2015 Local News
Munakata City Selected as Venue for 37th National Meeting for the Healthy Ocean
Munakata City has been selected as the venue of the 37th National Meeting for the Healthy Ocean scheduled for FY2017. The Convention has been held in various locations across Japan...
Oct 1, 2015 Local News
Kyushu Can Expect Warmer Winter
ccording to the winter season forecast jointly released by the Fukuoka District Meteorological Observatory and the Kagoshima Meteorological Observatory on Sept. 25, Kyushu can expe...
Sep 14, 2015 Local News
Prefectural Office to Open H2 Station on Premises
As part of its efforts to promote the Prefecture as Japan’s leading hub for the hydrogen energy sector, the prefectural government plans to open a hydrogen filling station for fuel...
Sep 14, 2015 Local News
Mt. Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture Erupts
This morning at 9:43 am (Mon., Sep. 14), smoke rose 2,000 meters into the sky as the volcano Mt. Aso erupted. No casualties have been reported, but citizens are advised to stay awa...
Sep 11, 2015 Local News
Sendai Nuke Plant Set for Full Restart
Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority began its final inspection of Kyushu Electric Power’s No. 1 reactor at the Sendai Nuclear Power Plant in Kagoshima Prefecture (Output: 890,000 ...
Aug 26, 2015 Local News
Typhoon No. 15 Rips Through Northern Kyushu
The powerful Typhoon No. 15 (aka Typhoon Goni) swept through northern Kyushu after making landfall near Arao City, Kumamoto around 6:00 on Aug. 25. Striking right before the mornin...
Aug 24, 2015 Local News
Typhoon #15 GONI Approaching Kyushu
As you may have already heard, this season's 15th typhoon (GONI) is approaching Kyushu. We are expecting to receive very heavy rainfall and strong winds in the next few days. Pleas...
Aug 18, 2015 Local News
Kyushu Has Plenty of Power Already
The recently restarted No. 1 reactor at Kyuden’ Sendai Nuclear Power Plant (Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima began generating and transmitting power on Aug. 14. The move was heralded ...
Jul 23, 2015 Local News
Prefecture Decides to Build Six Hydrogen Stations
The Fukuoka Prefectural Government has decided to build six hydrogen stations within the prefecture. Aiming to usher in a hydrogen energy era, the Prefecture has worked to promote ...