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Feb 2, 2024 Local News
Kitakyushu-Dalian Flight Suspension Noto Earthquake Impact On Tourism
Tianjin Airlines announced on February 1st the suspension of its bi-weekly flights between North Kyushu and Dalian starting from February 2nd, citing a decrease in tourism demand f...
Feb 1, 2024 Local News
74-Year-Old Arrested for Dumping Over 170,000 Flyers into Sea
In a shocking environmental crime, a 74-year-old part-time worker was arrested for illegally discarding over 900 kilograms, equivalent to more than...
Feb 1, 2024 Local News
Volleyball Nations League Coming to Kitakyushu in June
Kitakyushu is gearing up to host the Volleyball Nations League this June, in a run-up to the Paris Olympics. Announced by the International...
Dec 20, 2023 Local News
Iconic Fukuoka Theater Reopens After Last Year’s Fire
The Kokura Showakan, a historic movie theater in Kitakyushu City, has reopened for business on the 19th after being completely destroyed in...
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 6, 2023 Local News
Wild Boar Roams Kitakyushu’s Moji Port Retro!
Moji Port Retro area of Kitakyushu City, known for its bustling array of restaurants and souvenir shops. The incident, captured on video, showed the boar, about one meter in length...
Nov 24, 2023 Local News
Kitakyushu Airport Runway Extension to Commence on December 2
Construction to extend Kitakyushu Airport's runway from 2500 meters to 3000 meters begins on December 2. This extension, costing approximately 13 billion yen, is in response to req...
Nov 24, 2023 Local News
Yamato’s 28-Ton Cargo Plane Set for 2024 Launch at Kitakyushu Airport
The Yamato Group is set to launch a cargo-only plane in the spring of 2024, which recently arrived at Kitakyushu Airport. This plane can carry up to 28 tons, equivalent to 5-6 larg...
Nov 14, 2023 Local News
Kitakyushu City Leads as Japan’s First ‘Child-Centered City
On the 13th, Kitakyushu City declared itself as the first "Child-Centered City" in Japan, advancing child-rearing policies in collaboration with academia, government, local communi...
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...