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May 13, 2025 Local News
Kitakyushu Expands Security Camera Subsidy Program
Kitakyushu City has significantly expanded its subsidy program for installing security cameras in public spaces, such as...
May 8, 2025 Local News
Watase Proposes Manga Hub Vision for Kitakyushu
Famed manga artist Seizo Watase met with Kitakyushu Mayor Kazuhisa Takeuchi on May 7 to propose...
May 8, 2025 Local News
Kitakyushu Transit Reform Chosen for National Pilot
A public-private partnership in Kitakyushu City aiming to address declining public transit use...
May 2, 2025 Local News
Kitakyushu Gets ¥20M for Education via Tax Program
The Tokyo-based trading firm Seika Sangyo has donated ¥20 million to Kitakyushu City through...
May 1, 2025 Local News
StarFlyer May Resume Asia Routes in 2026
Kitakyushu-based airline StarFlyer is considering restarting regular international flights to Asia in spring 2026...
May 1, 2025 Local News
Kitakyushu Considers Free School Lunches
Kitakyushu City has launched a cross-departmental task force to formally consider making school lunches free for...
Apr 23, 2025 Local News
Saibu Gas, JERA Partner on LNG Supply
Saibu Gas has formed a strategic alliance with power giant JERA to improve utilization of its Hibiki LNG terminal in...
Apr 23, 2025 Local News
Floating Wind Farm Starts Off Kitakyushu
Japan's second floating offshore wind power facility has begun commercial operation off the coast of Hibikinada in Kitakyushu...
Apr 15, 2025 Local News
Kitakyushu Releases Travel Guide For Business Visitors
A new booklet titled “How to Explore Kitakyushu on a Business Trip” has been published to help business travelers...
Apr 10, 2025 Local News
JR Orio Station South Redevelopment to Include Four Residential Towers
JR Kyushu, Kitakyushu City, and two real estate developers have signed an agreement to jointly redevelop...
