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Sep 14, 2015 Local News
Prefectural Office to Open H2 Station on Premises
As part of its efforts to promote the Prefecture as Japan’s leading hub for the hydrogen energy sector, the prefectural government plans to open a hydrogen filling station for fuel...
Sep 14, 2015 Local News
Mt. Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture Erupts
This morning at 9:43 am (Mon., Sep. 14), smoke rose 2,000 meters into the sky as the volcano Mt. Aso erupted. No casualties have been reported, but citizens are advised to stay awa...
Sep 11, 2015 Local News
Sendai Nuke Plant Set for Full Restart
Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority began its final inspection of Kyushu Electric Power’s No. 1 reactor at the Sendai Nuclear Power Plant in Kagoshima Prefecture (Output: 890,000 ...
Aug 26, 2015 Local News
Typhoon No. 15 Rips Through Northern Kyushu
The powerful Typhoon No. 15 (aka Typhoon Goni) swept through northern Kyushu after making landfall near Arao City, Kumamoto around 6:00 on Aug. 25. Striking right before the mornin...
Aug 24, 2015 Local News
Typhoon #15 GONI Approaching Kyushu
As you may have already heard, this season's 15th typhoon (GONI) is approaching Kyushu. We are expecting to receive very heavy rainfall and strong winds in the next few days. Pleas...
Aug 18, 2015 Local News
Kyushu Has Plenty of Power Already
The recently restarted No. 1 reactor at Kyuden’ Sendai Nuclear Power Plant (Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima began generating and transmitting power on Aug. 14. The move was heralded ...
Jul 23, 2015 Local News
Prefecture Decides to Build Six Hydrogen Stations
The Fukuoka Prefectural Government has decided to build six hydrogen stations within the prefecture. Aiming to usher in a hydrogen energy era, the Prefecture has worked to promote ...
Jul 4, 2015 Local News
Fukuoka City Wants To Regulate LED Billboards
On June 26, City Hall reported its intention to regulate large light emitting diode (LED) billboards at a meeting of the standing committee of the Fukuoka City Assembly. The City c...
Jun 2, 2015 Local News
Rainy Seasons Officially Begins In Fukuoka
According to the Japanese Meteorological Agency, the raining season begun in both Southern and North Kyushu. It’s a few days later than average, but the same as last year (June 2)....
May 21, 2015 Local News
Ban On Taiji Dolphins May Lead To End Of Dolphin Shows In Kyushu
To remain a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA) announced that its members will stop buying live dol...
