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Sep 27, 2024 Local News
Large-Scale Japan-US Military Exercises to Begin in October
The Ministry of Defense announced large-scale joint exercises between Japan's Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military, scheduled to begin on October 23...
Sep 25, 2024 Local News
Northern Kyushu Forecasts Above-Average Temperatures Through December
The Fukuoka Meteorological Office has forecasted that temperatures in Northern Kyushu are expected to remain above average from...
Sep 25, 2024 Local News
JR Kyushu to Launch QR Code E-Tickets for Enhanced Travel Convenience
Starting September 26th, JR Kyushu will introduce QR code e-tickets for online reservations, allowing passengers to pass through...
Sep 25, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Electric Power Launches Campaign to Promote All-Electric Homes
Kyushu Electric Power announced a new campaign starting in October to encourage the adoption of all-electric home systems...
Sep 6, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Showcases Semiconductor Collaboration at Semicon Taiwan
At the Semicon Taiwan expo in Taipei, Kyushu's industry, government, and academic sectors promoted collaboration with Taiwan's semiconductor industry...
Aug 30, 2024 Local News
Updated Typhoon #10 – August 30 AM – Closures and Transportation
The following is a summary of updates on Typhoon #10, including transportation and closure information as reported on KBC-TV just before 8 AM on August 30...
Aug 28, 2024 Local News
Typhoon No. 10 Update and Transportation Status
The following is a summary of information picked up from several news services and then translated. Typhoon No. 10, a very strong storm, is approaching Kyushu and is expected to ma...
Aug 28, 2024 Local News
Shochu Sales See First Increase in Seven Years, Driven by Post-Pandemic Recovery
In 2023, sales of shochu, including awamori, by Japan's top 50 producers increased by 1.6%, marking the first rise in seven years. According to a survey by Teikoku Databank's Fukuo...
Aug 27, 2024 Local News
Typhoon No. 10 to Hit Kyushu, Severe Weather and Rail Disruptions Expected
Typhoon No. 10, a powerful storm, is expected to approach Kyushu around August 30, bringing with it severe weather conditions. The typhoon is currently located approximately 140 ki...
Aug 22, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Faces Power Shortage, Receives Aid from Kansai and Chugoku Regions
On August 21, Kyushu Electric Power announced it had received up to 350,000 kilowatts of electricity from Kansai and Chugoku regions due to an unexpected shortage...
