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Apr 16, 2020 Local News
Kyushu Symphony Orchestra Shares Concert Online
The Kyushu Symphony Orchestra is streaming videos of concerts to entertain those who planned to attend concerts. The group has canceled all its performances scheduled for March. Th...
Apr 11, 2020 Local News
Possibility of Spliting Fukuoka’s FINA Tounrament Schedule Raised
FINA is reportedly considering relocating some of the competitions of the 19th FINA World Championships. A source revealed that the association is seeking plans with the reduced fi...
Apr 9, 2020 Local News
Vietnamese National Stabbed in Chikushino City
A foreign resident (Vietnamese national) in Chikushino City was stabbed on April 7. The man was shortly transferred to a hospital after a local resident reported to the police at a...
Mar 31, 2020 Local News
SoftBank Hawks Discontinue All Training
The Softbank Hawks have stopped all training activities for their players, coaches, and other staff. The team announced on March 30 that they would also prohibit unnecessary outing...
Mar 27, 2020 Local News
Toyota Motor Kyushu Reopens Factory After COVID-19 Disinfection
Toyota Motor Kyushu, Inc. revealed it halted operation of the Miyata Factory in Fukuoka after one of the factory workers became infected with COVID-19. According to the company, an...
Mar 19, 2020 Local News
Commercial Land Prices up in Kyushu
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism, prices for commercial land in the prefectures of Kyushu and Okinawa rose significantly during 2019. Fukuo...
Mar 19, 2020 Local News
Foreigners Entering Japan Via Kyushu Drops For First Time in Eight Years
The Kyushu District Transport Bureau issued a report on the number of foreigners who entered Japan through Kyushu in 2019. According to that, a total of 4.2 million people arrived ...
Mar 18, 2020 Local News
Registration of New Cars in Fukuoka Decreasing
The Fukuoka Automobile Dealers Association revealed that the number of new cars registered in the seven prefectures of Kyushu declined significantly. A total of...
Mar 13, 2020 Local News
Toyota Cuts Production at Fukuoka Plant
Toyota Motor Corporation announced a reduction in the production of its Lexus brand cars. According to the company, demands for the SUVs and sedans have fallen in China due to the ...
Mar 9, 2020 Local News
Support for Anti-Discrimination related to COVID-19
Cities and prefectures in Kyushu are forewarning people to avoid engaging in any discrimination related to COVID-19 infections. To eliminate harassment, bullying, or discrimination...