Local News
- TOP
- Local News
Aug 9, 2024 Local News
G7 Ambassadors to Skip Nagasaki Peace Ceremony Amid Israel Controversy
Nagasaki will commemorate the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing on August 9 without the attendance of G7 ambassadors, except for Japan. The city decided not to invite Israel t...
Aug 1, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture’s Tax Revenue Hits Record High
Fukuoka Prefecture's tax revenue for the last fiscal year remained at record levels, driven by strong corporate performance and post-pandemic economic recovery...
Jul 17, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Governor Calls for Election System Reform
Governor Hattori of Fukuoka Prefecture criticized the recent Tokyo gubernatorial election for selling candidate billboard spaces in exchange for donations...
Jul 11, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka City Reports Record-High Tax Revenue for Fiscal Year 2023
Fukuoka City's tax revenue for fiscal year 2023 reached a record high of 369.937 billion yen, marking a 3.3% increase from the previous year. Key contributors to this growth includ...
Jun 5, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Mayor Takashima Earns Over ¥23 Million Last Year
Fukuoka City Mayor Soichiro Takashima's income for the previous year was disclosed, revealing an increase of ¥780,000 to a total of over ¥23 million. The breakdown includes...
Mar 22, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture Launches Hub to Support International Workforce
Fukuoka Prefecture is poised to launch a new support center in Fukuoka City this autumn, aimed at attracting global talent by fostering a secure and welcoming environment for forei...
Feb 21, 2024 Local News
Saga City Elevates Future with Record-Breaking Budget
Saga City, led by Mayor Hidetaka Sakai, unveils a record 112.1 billion yen budget for FY2024, targeting a 7.2% increase from the previous year...
Feb 15, 2024 Local News
High School Students Voice Community Concerns at Itoshima City Council Meeting
In an effort to spark interest in politics among the younger generation, Itoshima City invited high school students to a council meeting for an exchange of opinions with council me...
Feb 14, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Boosts Talent Recruitment for Global Financial Firms
In its quest to become a leading international financial city, Fukuoka Prefecture has partnered with local recruitment agencies to assist foreign financial institutions in securing...
Feb 14, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Seeks to Become a Financial and Asset Management Special Zone
Fukuoka Prefecture and City have jointly announced their application for the designation as a "Financial and Asset Management Special Zone," a new initiative by the government to a...
