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Oct 23, 2024 Local News
BOJ Fukuoka Maintains Economic Outlook for Kyushu-Okinawa Region
The Bank of Japan's Fukuoka branch has maintained its economic assessment for the Kyushu-Okinawa region, stating that the economy is "recovering moderately...
Oct 23, 2024 Local News
Kyushu-Okinawa Companies Sales Hit Record High
A new report from Tokyo Shoko Research reveals that 801 companies in Kyushu and Okinawa had sales exceeding...
Oct 18, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Strawberry Export Expansion Discussed in Kurume Meeting
On October 17, a meeting was held in Kurume City to discuss expanding strawberry exports from northern Kyushu...
Oct 17, 2024 Local News
Ippudo Rolls Out Plant-Based Mazemen Nationwide
Chikara no Moto Holdings, the company behind Ippudo, has introduced a fully plant-based mazemen at...
Oct 17, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Banks Partner with Taiwan Universities to Boost Semiconductor Industry
Thirteen regional banks from Kyushu, Okinawa, and Yamaguchi have joined forces with Kyushu University and...
Oct 7, 2024 Local News
Massive Pollen Surge Expected in Kyushu for Spring 2025
Weather News has forecast a significant increase in pollen levels for spring 2025 across Japan, particularly in western regions like Kyushu...
Oct 2, 2024 Local News
MrMax HD Ends Free Chopstick Distribution to Reduce CO2
On October 1, MrMax Holdings announced that it will end free chopstick distribution at its bento-selling stores from October 16...
Oct 2, 2024 Local News
Kyushu-Okinawa Business Confidence Improves After Three Quarters
The Bank of Japan’s latest short-term economic survey reveals that the business confidence index for Kyushu and Okinawa rose by 1 point to +20 for all industries...
Oct 1, 2024 Local News
Zenrin Launches Temple and Shrine Map for Foreign Tourists
Zenrin DataCom has introduced an online map that helps foreign tourists navigate Japan’s temples and shrines. The map, free and...
Sep 27, 2024 Local News
Japan’s First Geothermal Power Auction Launched by Kyuden Mirai Energy
Kyuden Mirai Energy will host Japan's first geothermal power auction, offering up to 600 million kilowatt-hours of electricity generated from...
