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Apr 10, 2024 Local News
Bullying-Related Incidents Reach New High in Fukuoka
In Fukuoka Prefecture, incidents deemed as serious cases under the Bullying Prevention Measures Promotion Act have been increasing. Last year, the Fukuoka Prefectural Police report...
Apr 10, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Governor Cautions Against Hastily Advancing Ride-Sharing Discussions
Following the launch of a ride-sharing service in Tokyo, overseen by taxi companies, Fukuoka Governor Hattori has urged the government not to rush discussions on the matter. He emp...
Apr 10, 2024 Local News
Kumamoto University Partners with TSMC to Nurture Semiconductor Talent
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's foremost semiconductor contract manufacturer, has entered into collaborative agreements with...
Apr 10, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Mayor Takashima on Ride-Sharing: No Immediate Plans for Introduction
In a press conference on April 8, Mayor Takashima expressed a different perspective from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism regarding the planned...
Apr 10, 2024 Local News
Saibu Gas to Add 3rd LNG Tank at Kitakyushu Terminal
Saibu Gas announced on March 26th that it plans to construct a third LNG storage tank at its Hibiki LNG Terminal in Wakamatsu Ward, Kitakyushu City. The new...
Apr 9, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture’s Wage Increases Surpass National Average
This spring's wage negotiations in Fukuoka Prefecture have resulted in an average wage increase of 5.98%, including regular pay raises, surpassing the national average, according t...
Apr 9, 2024 Local News
Introduction of “Blue Tickets” for Bicycle Traffic Violations
With the new school term increasing bicycle usage, the Fukuoka Police Department plans to introduce "blue tickets" by 2026 to address persistent issues of accidents and violations ...
Apr 8, 2024 Local News
Elderly Man Arrested for Trespassing in Women’s Restroom at Fukuoka Police HQ
A 77-year-old man claiming to be a cleaner was arrested on April 6th for allegedly trespassing into the women's restroom at the Fukuoka Prefectural Police Headquarters...
Apr 8, 2024 Local News
Kyushu’s Largest Logistics Hub, T-LOGI Fukuoka Island City, Now Open
The "T-LOGI Fukuoka Island City," Kyushu's largest logistics facility, has recently been completed on Fukuoka City's artificial "Island City." Developed jointly by...
Apr 8, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka University Hosts Metaverse Entrance Ceremony 2024
On the 7th, Fukuoka University held a networking event in the metaverse space for new students to familiarize themselves with the charms of the school and Fukuoka. Titled "Fukuoka ...
