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Nov 10, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Battles High Pool Fever and Flu Rates
Fukuoka Prefecture reports persistent high rates of "pool fever" and an increase in influenza cases for the week leading to November 5th. While instances of pharyngoconjunctival fe...
Nov 10, 2023 Local News
Taxi Leader Cautions Against Hasty Ride-Sharing Introduction
Concerns for passenger safety were at the forefront of Daiichi Koutsu Sangyo’s president, Mr. Tanaka’s, commentary as he addressed the government’s ongoing discus...
Nov 9, 2023 Local News
Kyushu Electric Prioritizes Safety in Upcoming Plant Inspection
Kyushu Electric Power has announced a scheduled halt in operations for routine inspections and maintenance of Unit 3 at the Genkai Nuclear Power Plant, located in Genkai Town, Saga...
Nov 9, 2023 Local News
Bullying Incident at Kitakyushu High School Injures Freshman
A female first-year student at a prefectural high school in Kitakyushu was assaulted by her classmates in May, resulting in injuries. The incident, involving hair-pulling and other...
Nov 8, 2023 Local News
Historic Fukuoka Castle Tower to Be Restored
One of the towers of the Fukuoka Castle ruins, the "Shiomi Yagura," is set to be restored by the spring of the year after next. Fukuoka Castle, built by the first lord of the Fukuo...
Nov 7, 2023 Local News
Fraudulent Calls Trick Fukuoka Resident Out of Millions
A man in his 40s from Fukuoka City was conned out of approximately 82 million yen by fraudsters impersonating government and...
Oct 26, 2023 Local News
Parking Feud: Pregnant Wife Claim Sparks Clash
A 67-year-old man was arrested in Ogōri City, Fukuoka, after allegedly assaulting a 31-year-old customer at a home center...
Oct 26, 2023 Local News
License Return? Hop on JR Kyushu’s Offer!
On the 25th, JR Kyushu launched a "License Surrender Excursion Ticket" pilot program. For 5,000 yen, individuals 65+ who've...
Oct 26, 2023 Local News
Tenjin Streets on High Alert for Halloween
In anticipation of the expected crowds and traffic congestion on Halloween, the Fukuoka Prefectural Police announced that...
Oct 25, 2023 Local News
Mongol Invasion Shipwreck Unearthed Off Takashima
The Matsura City Board of Education in Nagasaki announced the discovery of a wooden structure off Takashima, believed to...
