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Dec 8, 2023 Local News
Aso Shrine’s Tower Gate Restored After 2016 Quake
A completion ceremony was held on the 7th at Aso Shrine in Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture, to celebrate the restoration of its tower gate, a significant cultural property destroyed ...
Dec 8, 2023 Local News
Five Traffic Fatalities in One Week Shock Fukuoka
In the past week, Fukuoka Prefecture has experienced a concerning rise in traffic fatalities, with five deaths occurring in traffic accidents. This surge brings the year's total...
Dec 8, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Airport Gains 1 Billion Yen Boost for Upgrades
Fukuoka Airport's operating company, which faced annual financial deficits over the past four years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is poised to receive...
Dec 8, 2023 Local News
Blue Bottle Coffee’s Kyushu Debut
Gaining a foothold in Fukuoka through its popular pop-up store, Blue Bottle Coffee is now poised to make its much-anticipated Kyushu debut. Originating in...
Dec 8, 2023 Local News
Instructor Strikes Student at Sasaguri Junior High School
A male instructor at Sasaguri Town's junior high school has been accused of physically punishing a student by striking them in the face multiple times. The incident...
Dec 7, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Expands Childcare Aid to High Schoolers
Fukuoka City has announced an expansion of its childcare support policy, which will now include high school students starting from January next year. This program currently limits ...
Dec 7, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Faces Influenza Surge, Public Urged to Take Precautions
In Fukuoka Prefecture, there has been a significant surge in influenza cases, prompting the Fukuoka City Medical Association to issue a warning during a press conference on...
Dec 7, 2023 Local News
Japanese-American Woman’s Citizenship Claim Denied in Fukuoka
In a landmark decision, the Fukuoka District Court has upheld the integrity of Japan's nationality law by dismissing a lawsuit that contested the law's provision on losing Japanese...
Dec 6, 2023 Local News
Wild Boar Roams Kitakyushu’s Moji Port Retro!
Moji Port Retro area of Kitakyushu City, known for its bustling array of restaurants and souvenir shops. The incident, captured on video, showed the boar, about one meter in length...
Dec 6, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Police Boost Stalking Defense with New Safety Camera
In response to increasing cases of stalking, the Fukuoka Prefectural Police Headquarters has introduced 27 new "Personal Safety Cameras" designed to capture images of perpetrators ...