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Jan 9, 2013 Local News
Kyushu’s First Energy Efficient Vending Machine
Coca-Cola West have installed Kyushu’s first energy efficient vending machine in Hakata Station. In summer, the machine’s energy usage will be 95% less compared to regular vending ...
Dec 17, 2012 Local News
Makurazaki to Replace Airport with Megasolar Plant
The city of Makurazaki in Kagoshima Prefecture announced it will close its airport at the end of March 2013 and build a megasolar power plant on the site. A new company will be for...
Dec 17, 2012 Local News
Yaskawa Electric Develops Device for Reducing Excess Sludge
Kitakyushu-based Yaskawa Electric has developed a device for removing up to 90% of the sludge and waste matter generated by food production plants and sewage processing plants. The...
Nov 26, 2012 Local News
Miyama City To Build Mega Solar Station
On Nov. 21 Miyama City announced the construction of a mega solar energy power station. Miyama City will lease space to Miyama Energy Kaihatsu Kikou. The estimated output will be a...
Nov 15, 2012 Local News
Toyota Housing Corp. to Subdivide “Smart Home” Development in Kitakyushu
The Toyota Housing Corp. of Nagoya will subdivide two lots in Kitakyushu next year for the development of so-called smart homes. These will be energy-saving homes equipped with rec...
Nov 14, 2012 Local News
Kego Park Reopens Dec. 1
It was announced that Kego Park in Tenjin will reopen on Dec 1. The layout has been improved to promote public safety at night and the space will have a more open feeling. Sidewalk...
Oct 31, 2012 Local News
Kyushu Rice Crops Down Slightly
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the ratings for this year’s rice cultivation. Rice crops are rated by an index, where an average year is rated 100. Th...
Oct 30, 2012 Local News
Itoshima Out of Evacuation Zone But Matsuura City Now In
Japan's nuclear regulatory authority apologized Monday after finding errors in its recently announced projections for the spread of radiation from reactors nationwide in the event ...
Oct 25, 2012 Local News
Zoo and More Green Spots – Free on Oct. 28
Every October, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism holds an “Urban Tree Planting Campaign”. As part of this year’s campaign, the City will open five outdoor...
Oct 11, 2012 Local News
Using Water Pipes to Breed Clams
As a way to deal with the sharp reduction in the clam population nationwide, the Fukuoka Fisheries and Marine Technology Research Center has developed a device to breed clams using...
