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Apr 5, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Launches Donation Drive for Taiwan Earthquake Relief
Following a severe earthquake in Taiwan on April 3, Fukuoka Prefecture has initiated a donation campaign to assist the affected. The quake led to nine deaths and over a thousand in...
Apr 4, 2024 Local News
Saga Jockey Arrested for Suspected Drunk Driving
A 54-year-old jockey from Saga Racing has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Kurume City, denying the allegations despite police findings. The jockey, Isao Yamaguchi, w...
Apr 4, 2024 Local News
Seiyu to Exit Kyushu, Selling All Stores to Izumi
Seiyu announces the sale of all its Kyushu outlets, including the "Sunny" food supermarkets, to Hiroshima-based Izumi, marking its exit from the region. This move is part of Seiyu'...
Apr 4, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Advises Measles Antibody Tests Beyond Routine Vaccinations
As measles cases rise nationwide, prompting increased vaccine demand, the Fukuoka City Medical Association urges those not covered by routine child vaccinations to first undergo an...
Apr 3, 2024 Local News
Dentist Nabs Dental Silver in Night Heist at Kyushu University Hospital
A 38-year-old dentist has been arrested for allegedly breaking into Kyushu University Hospital in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City, and stealing a silver...
Apr 3, 2024 Local News
Japan’s First Hydrogen-Powered Tour Boat Set to Sail in Kitakyushu
In an innovative step toward carbon neutrality, a maritime company based in Moji District, Kitakyushu City, is launching "HANARIA," a tour boat powered by electricity generated fro...
Apr 2, 2024 Local News
Nishi-Nippon Railroad to Introduce Touch Payment at All Stations by 2024
Nishi-Nippon Railroad plans to implement touch payment systems, compatible with credit cards, at all 73 stations across its rail lines, including the Tenjin Omuta Line and Kaizuka ...
Apr 2, 2024 Local News
Nagasaki Stadium City to Create 1,000 Jobs with Japanet Holdings
Japanet Holdings, headquartered in Sasebo, Nagasaki, has unveiled plans to employ about 1,000 individuals, combining full-time and part-time roles, at the soon-to-open...
Apr 2, 2024 Local News
Kyushu and Okinawa’s Economic Recovery Pace Stagnates
The pace of economic recovery in Kyushu and Okinawa is showing signs of slowing, according to the Bank of Japan's latest "Short-Term Economic Survey of Enterprises in Japan...
Apr 2, 2024 Local News
Hakata and Kitakyushu Chosen for Defense and Coast Guard Training Hubs
The Japanese government has designated Hakata Port and Kitakyushu Airport as "Specific Use Ports and Airports" to facilitate smooth operations for the Self-Defense Forces and...
