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Feb 23, 2018 Local News
New Kitakyushu-Korea Flight to Commence in May
It was announced on February 20 that Korea Express Air will launch a new flight between Kitakyushu City and Yangyang County. Since December 2016, the company has operated charter f...
Feb 21, 2018 Local News
Aeon Mall on Former Space World Site – Finalized
Aeon Mall are in negotiations with Nippon Steel and Sumitomo Metal Corporation (NSSMC) about the possibility of utilizing the site where Space World used to...
Feb 19, 2018 Local News
Kitakyushu Elementary Schools Ramp up Teaching English Plan
From April this year, the Kitakyushu City Board of Education will significantly increase the number of English language classes taught in elementary schools. The government advised...
Feb 9, 2018 Local News
Thai Deputy Prime Minister visits Yaskawa Electric
Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand Somkid Jatusripitak visited the industrial manufacturer Yaskawa Electric Corporation in Kitakyushu City on...
Feb 5, 2018 Local News
Residents who moved out of Kitakyushu City at a High in 2017
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ statistics office announced details about the relocation of people in Japan during 2017 based on figures from the basic residen...
Jan 26, 2018 Local News
Kitakyushu Marathon Medals Made From Recycled Materials
In what is believed to be a first, Kitakyushu Marathon will award medals made from recycled materials. In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of...
Jan 24, 2018 Local News
Taxi Passes Offered for Used Cars Trade Ins
JTB Kyushu announced that a limited number of commuter passes for use Daiichi Kotsu taxis will be made available to Kitakyushu City residents over the age of...
Jan 22, 2018 Local News
Kitakyushu ANA Cargo Flights Announced
All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced that they will operate regular cargo flights via Kitakyushu Airport beginning this summer. ANA Cargo’s new route, which will...
Jan 12, 2018 Local News
Kitakyushu City Selected as a Highly Desirable Place to Live
Kitakyushu City topped a survey on the best areas to live in Japan. The results will be featured in the February 2018 edition of...
Jan 11, 2018 Local News
Plans for Construction of Offshore Wind Farm in Kitakyushu
Kitakyushu City announced details about the construction work planned for the Hibikinada offshore wind farm. Sections of windmills will be assembled and...
