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May 9, 2024 Local News
Kumamoto University to Launch Semiconductor Graduate Program in Spring 2025
Kumamoto University announced plans to open a new graduate school focusing on semiconductor and information mathematics education in spring 2025. The initiative responds to the pre...
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May 9, 2024 Local News
Two Arrested for Impersonating Police in Fukuoka Traffic Incident
In February, a dangerous traffic accident occurred in Fukuoka's Chuo Ward when two men, posing as police officers in a vehicle equipped with sirens and red lights, ran a red light ...
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May 9, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka-Based Reference to Equip All Rental Properties with EV Charging Stations
Reference, a real estate company in Fukuoka, plans to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at all its rental properties to...
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May 9, 2024 Local News
Kitakyushu and JR West Forge Partnership to Boost “Western Golden Route” Tourism
Kitakyushu City and JR West Japan have signed a partnership agreement aimed at enhancing tourism and facilitating large MICE...
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May 9, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Electric Plans ¥20 Billion Bond for Nuclear Safety and Decarbonization
Kyushu Electric Power will issue transition bonds worth ¥20 billion to refinance safety upgrades at nuclear facilities and support decarbonization. This initiative...
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May 9, 2024 Local News
Oita Prefecture Sees Record Migration, Surpassing 10,000 in a Decade
Oita Prefecture announced on May 7th that a record 1,714 individuals relocated to the area in fiscal year 2023, surpassing the previous year by...
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May 9, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Reports Over 9,400 COVID Post-infection Consults in Year Since Reclassification
It has been one year since COVID-19 was reclassified under Japan’s Infectious Disease Law in Fukuoka, with the latest local infection numbers showing a downward trend. Despite this...
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May 7, 2024 Local News
U.S. Navy Personnel from Sasebo Base Arrested for DUI in Fukuoka
A 25-year-old U.S. Navy serviceman was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Fukuoka City's Chuo Ward. After reports of erratic driving early in the morning...
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May 7, 2024 Local News
Kasuga City Official Arrested for Operating an Electric Scooter While Intoxicated
In the early hours of the morning, Yui Tachibana, a 24-year-old childcare worker from Kasuga City Hall, was arrested for driving an electric scooter under...
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May 7, 2024 Local News
AI Utilized to Enhance Flood Prediction Accuracy in Kyushu
A collaborative research group, led by Professor Yuji Sugihara of Kyushu University, is pioneering a new flood prediction technology using AI and atmospheric data...