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Oct 3, 2023 Local News

Six Straight Quarters of Growth in Kyushu, Okinawa

The Bank of Japan's recent Short-Term Economic Survey revealed that business sentiment in Kyushu and Okinawa is improving. The "all-industry" index...

Business

Kyushu

Oct 3, 2023 Local News

Fukuoka Boosts Rescue Ops with High-Tech Chopper

The Fukuoka City Fire Department has introduced a new, advanced helicopter to replace its 15-year-old "Yurikamome" model...

General

Fukuoka City

Oct 3, 2023 Local News

Kids in Peril: Fukuoka Faces Monkey Scare

In a recent wave of incidents, Fukuoka City has experienced a surge in monkey sightings, leading to concerns for...

General

Fukuoka Prefecture

Oct 2, 2023 Local News

Fukuoka Financial Acquires Fukuoka Chuo Bank

Fukuoka Financial Group, a major regional banking group in Japan with assets over 30 trillion yen, has acquired Fukuoka Chuo Bank, which has assets of approximately 580 billion yen...

Business

Fukuoka Prefecture

Sep 29, 2023 Local News

Matsuda Nobuhiro Hangs Up His Cleats

Veteran baseball player Matsuda Nobuhiro has announced his retirement after an 18-year career. Contributing to...

Sports

Fukuoka Prefecture

Sep 29, 2023 Local News

JR Kyushu Announces Rehire Program

JR Kyushu has launched a "Happy Turn Hiring" program aimed at rehiring former employees who left the company for personal...

General

Kyushu

Sep 29, 2023 Local News

Primate Perp Bites Twice in Fukuoka, Vanishes!

A monkey's gone bananas, causing a stir in a peaceful Fukuoka neighborhood! Yesterday morning, the critter turned the...

General

Minami-ku

Sep 28, 2023 Local News

Fukuoka Shifts COVID-19 Healthcare Strategy

Fukuoka Prefecture recently convened a meeting to discuss upcoming changes in its COVID-19 healthcare approach starting October. The new policy will balance...