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Aug 16, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Minimum Wage Boosted to 941 Yen
The Fukuoka Regional Minimum Wage Council has proposed an increase in Fukuoka Prefecture's minimum hourly wage from 900 yen to 941 yen, a 41-yen increase...
Aug 16, 2023 Local News
Nishitetsu Profits Surge 2.4x to 9.3 Billion Yen
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. announced a net profit of 9.3 billion yen for Q1 2023, a 2.4-fold increase from the previous year, largely due to the sale of Nishishin Palace in Fu...
Aug 9, 2023 Local News
Police Uncover Deplorable Pet Conditions; Breeder Arrested
A 74-year-old former breeder, Yoshie Yokoo, in Yanagawa City was arrested for allegedly violating animal...
Aug 9, 2023 Local News
Hawks Boost Bullpen with Former Red Sox Pitcher
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks have signed 26-year-old Venezuelan pitcher Darwinzon Hernandez, a former...
Aug 9, 2023 Local News
A Costly Bite: Udon Chain’s Tempura Pranksters Fined
Two individuals in their twenties have received summary orders for a fine of 300,000 yen each, after being charged with...
Aug 8, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Subway Boosts Service to Ease Congestion
To address rising congestion, the Nanakuma subway line in Fukuoka City will add six round trips during peak hours from August 19th. This decision comes after passenger counts incre...
Aug 4, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka to Link Islands with Video Consultations
Fukuoka City has announced plans to introduce "remote windows," which will link community centers on remote islands and ward offices via video calls, allowing citizens to...
Aug 4, 2023 Local News
Region Braces for Continued Heatwave and Approaching Typhoon
The temperature soared across the region on the 3rd, bringing severe heat throughout the area. The city of Dazaifu experienced the highest recorded temperature in the prefecture...
Aug 4, 2023 Local News
World Aquatics Championships End Successfully
The World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, concluded successfully with Mayor Takashima praising the event as "very good." During the 17-day event, 10 world records were se...
Aug 4, 2023 Local News
Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk Welcomes New General Manager
On August 2, 2023, Frederic Lucron was appointed as the General Manager of Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk. Lucron, originally from Belgium, has an extensive 24-year career...