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Jul 4, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka City Subway Debuts Contactless Flat-Rate Fare with Credit Cards
Starting July 7, the Fukuoka City Subway is introducing a service that allows passengers to ride on all subway lines for a daily flat rate of 640 yen, provided they use contactless...
Jul 4, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Land Prices Soar, Second-Highest in Japan
On July 3rd, the standard land prices used for inheritance tax calculations in Japan, known as "rosenka," were announced. Fukuoka Prefecture saw an average increase of 4.5% at its ...
Jul 4, 2023 Local News
Hydrogen-Powered Trucks Hit the Roads in Fukuoka
To advance decarbonization in the logistics sector, businesses in Fukuoka Prefecture have introduced trucks powered by hydrogen fuel. This marks the first time such commercial vehi...
Jul 4, 2023 Local News
China’s BYD Opens First Kyushu Dealership in Fukuoka
China's top electric vehicle manufacturer, BYD, unveiled its first authorized dealership in Fukuoka City, Kyushu, on July 1st. This newly established location, named 'BYD Auto Fuku...
Jul 3, 2023 Local News
Kitakyushu Airport Runway Set for 2027 Extension
The expansion of Kitakyushu Airport's runway to 3,000 meters has been slated for completion by August 31, 2027. The Mayor of Kitakyushu City, Kazuhisa Takeuchi, made the announceme...
Jul 3, 2023 Local News
New High: Fukuoka Draws in 65 Businesses
Fukuoka City, Japan, has reported a record number of 65 new businesses entering the city in the 2022 fiscal year, surpassing the previous year's record of 64. This marks a two-year...
Jun 30, 2023 Local News
Lawson Launches Avatar-Assisted Service in Kyushu
In a step towards embracing the digital age, Lawson, a familiar convenience store chain, has embarked on a pilot program in Kyushu, employing avatar-operated customer service. The ...
Jun 29, 2023 Local News
Kyushu Transport Employee Arrested for Public Indecency
On June 1, a 24-year-old employee of the Kyushu Transport Bureau was arrested on suspicion of public indecency for allegedly exposing himself while on a JR Kagoshima Main Line trai...
Jun 29, 2023 Local News
SoftBank’s Quartet Bag Spots in Pro Baseball All-Star Game
The fan vote for July's Pro Baseball All-Star Game has concluded, and four players from SoftBank have been selected: team captain Yuki Yanagita, closer Osuna, third baseman Kurihar...
Jun 28, 2023 Local News
Kitakyushu’s Udon Giant Suke-san Expands to Kansai
Kitakyushu-based udon chain "Suke-san Udon" is set to open its first store in the Kansai region. The chain, established in 1976, operates over 60 stores in seven prefectures. The u...