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Mar 22, 2024 Local News
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Marks 100 Years with Dividend Hike
Nishi-Nippon Railroad will raise its dividend to 40 yen per share for the fiscal year ending March 2024, up 5 yen from the previous year, in celebration of the Tenjin Omuta Line's ...
Mar 21, 2024 Local News
Uniqlo’s Secondhand Sale: Tokyo & Fukuoka
Uniqlo has unveiled a plan to offer secondhand clothing for a limited period at their stores in Tokyo and Fukuoka. This endeavor repurposes Uniqlo’s collected items from past sprin...
Mar 14, 2024 Local News
22-Year-Old Driver Crashes Van into Fukuoka Convenience Store
A light van crashed into a convenience store in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, on the afternoon of the 13th. The 22-year-old driver reportedly mistook the accelerator for the brake...
Mar 13, 2024 Local News
Accenture Expands in Fukuoka, Targets 3000 Employees
Accenture has unveiled its second Fukuoka hub, focusing on technological advancements to enhance business operations. The company's expansion capitalizes on...
Mar 12, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka City Cuts Work Hours by 33% with Generative AI Trial
Fukuoka City has announced a 33% reduction in work hours during a generative AI utilization experiment conducted by the AI startup AndDot (Shibuya, Tokyo) for about 40 city employe...
Mar 6, 2024 Local News
Nishitetsu Unveils New Station in 14 Years
Nishitetsu revealed its new Sakuranamiki Station to the press on March 5, marking the first addition in 14 years to the Tenjin Omuta Line, set to open on March 16. Positioned betwe...
Mar 6, 2024 Local News
Deliberations on the Restoration of Fukuoka Castle’s Keep
A discussion forum titled "Considering the Restorative Maintenance of Fukuoka Castle's Keep" was held on March 5, gathering stakeholders including a former Vice Minister of...
Mar 4, 2024 Local News
QPS Research Institute Wins Defense Satellite Contract, Expands with New Fukuoka R&D Hub
QPS Research Institute, a startup from Kyushu University specializing in artificial satellite development, is making significant strides in the aerospace sector. The institute...
Mar 1, 2024 Local News
Former MrMax Executives Arrested Over Suspected Kickback Scheme
Ex-executives from the discount store chain MrMax, including former IT department head Kuroiwa Yoshikazu (60) and his subordinate Ito Takayuki (56), were arrested for...
Feb 29, 2024 Local News
Teacher Arrested for Allegedly Committing Indecent Acts with 14-Year-Old Student
A 48-year-old teacher employed at a municipal junior high school in Fukuoka City has been arrested. Last October, he allegedly engaged in indecent acts with a 14-year-old female st...
