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Aug 31, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Takes Action on Swine Fever Alert
Fukuoka Prefecture convened an emergency meeting to discuss preventive steps against Classical Swine Fever (CSF), following suspected cases at a pig farm in...
Jul 24, 2023 Local News
Kyushu’s Largest Biomass Power Plant Emerges in Genkai, Saga Prefecture
In Genkai, a town in Saga Prefecture known for its livestock industry, a completion ceremony took place for one of the largest biomass power plants in Kyushu. The newly completed "...
Jun 27, 2023 Local News
Saga Police ‘Hogs’ Unusual Lost-and-Found Item
The Saga Prefectural Police, which handles about 80,000 lost items annually, is currently safeguarding a rather unusual find. A female pig approximately one meter long is under the...
May 22, 2023 Local News
Saga Governor Greenlights Airport Runway Extension
During a regular press conference on the 19th, Governor Yoshinori Yamaguchi of Saga Prefecture announced that the process of...
May 17, 2023 Local News
Asahi’s New Vending Machines Boost Surveillance in Saga Prefecture
The Asahi Beverages Kyushu branch in Fukuoka City, Japan is advancing its plans to install vending machines equipped with...
May 12, 2023 Local News
Saga’s Scenic Pines Face Nemesis: Pesticide Action Planned
A thorough inspection for pest damage has been conducted in the pine trees of "Niji no Matsubara," a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture. ...
Mar 23, 2023 Local News
Fastest-Ever Summer Days in Fukuoka and Saga
The cherry blossoms just came out and on March 22, temperatures soared in Fukuoka and Saga prefectures in Japan, with many areas recording "summer days" with highs exceeding 25 deg...
Mar 23, 2023 Local News
Saga’s Wild Boar Biter Leaves Locals Limping
A wild boar caused quite a stir in Omachi Town, Saga Prefecture, as it bit four unsuspecting residents in their thighs and other body parts. As of 7 pm on March 22nd, the mischievo...
Mar 9, 2023 Local News
Kyushu Electric Resumes Normal Operation of Genkai Nuclear Plant
Kyushu Electric Power has resumed normal operation of the No. 4 unit at its Genkai Nuclear Power Plant following regular inspections. The unit had been undergoing inspections since...
Mar 3, 2023 Local News
High Bid of 2 Million Yen for 8 Pieces of Saga’s ‘Nijumaru’ Citrus Fruit
Saga Prefecture auctioned off its luxury citrus fruit "Nijumaru" for the first time in its third year in Saga City, where the highest bid was won for 2 million yen with a congratul...
