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Jan 16, 2014 Local News
More Research Needed on PM2.5
Winter is the time of year when Japan is most to susceptible to the fine particulates known as PM 2.5 that blow in from China. The government has bolstered its countermeasures by h...
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Oct 7, 2013 Local News
Typhoon #24 Approaching Kyushu
According to the Meteorological Agency the 24th typhoon of the year, Typhoon Danas will approach Kyushu as early as Tuesday (10/8). Danas is expected to approach Okinawa and Amami-...
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Oct 3, 2013 Local News
Kyushu Winter Weather Forecast
Fukuoka should brace itself for a cold winter this year, according to the latest three and six month forecasts released by the Fukuoka District Meteorological Observatory. Low pres...
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Sep 9, 2013 Local News
Company Revamps Old Condos with Fukuoka Cedars
Fukuoka-based construction company Shouei Kensetsu has started a new business that uses Fukuoka’s own Mino cedars to renovate old wooden condos. Operating under the brand name Doop...
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Sep 5, 2013 Local News
Eco Mileage Scheme Begins in October
This October, the seven prefectures of Kyushu will begin offering Kyushu Eco Life Points for activities such as planting trees and saving energy at home. Participants can exchange ...
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Sep 5, 2013 Local News
Kyushu Rice Crops Fare Well
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries released its 2013 Crop Situation Report on Aug. 30. Favorable weather conditions after the rainy season led to “somewhat good” r...
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Aug 29, 2013 Local News
Typhoon 15 Kong-Rey
The Japan Weather Association released information this morning that “Typhoon 15 Kong-rey” is currently moving northerly across the country from Yonaguni Island, Okinawa. As a resu...
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Aug 21, 2013 Local News
Kyushu Dam Levels Low, Residents Asked to Conserve
With minimal rain since the rainy season, there are concerns over water shortages throughout Kyushu. The Japan Water Agency has established a task force for the Egawa and Terauchi ...
Aug 20, 2013 Local News
Kyushu’s Electricity Consumption Peaks
Kyushu Electric Power Company announced that yesterday Aug. 19 was the Kyushu’s highest power usage day of this summer, reaching 16,190,000 kilowatts at around 16:00. Electricity u...
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Aug 19, 2013 Local News
Sakurajima Record Eruption
Located just across the bay from Kagoshima City (population 600,000), Sakurajima, one of Japan's most active volcanoes, experienced one of its most powerful eruptions in decades Su...