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Aug 9, 2024 Local News
G7 Ambassadors to Skip Nagasaki Peace Ceremony Amid Israel Controversy
Nagasaki will commemorate the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing on August 9 without the attendance of G7 ambassadors, except for Japan. The city decided not to invite Israel t...
Jul 30, 2024 Local News
Offshore Wind Power Project Office Opens in Saikai City
Miraienosima LLC opened an office in Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture, on the 29th, as part of an offshore wind power project led by Sumitomo Corporation and Tokyo Electric Power R...
Jul 3, 2024 Local News
Japanet HD Acquires All Businesses of Yuko Yuko Holdings
Japanet Holdings has acquired all businesses of Yukoyuko Holdings, including its hotel reservation service. The acquisition aims to combine Yukoyuko’s customer base...
Jun 12, 2024 Local News
Nagasaki Stadium City Unveiled with Japan’s Closest Pitch to Seating
Nagasaki Stadium City, set to open on October 14, has showcased significant progress in its construction, particularly for the central soccer stadium and arena...
Jun 11, 2024 Local News
Nagasaki Allocates ¥6 Billion for Health and Education Upgrades
Nagasaki Prefecture has unveiled a supplementary budget of ¥6.83 billion for June 2024, focusing on strengthening medical facilities against...
Jun 5, 2024 Local News
Nagasaki Prefecture Approved for Advanced Drone Operations
Nagasaki Prefecture has been approved as a "Drone Special Zone," allowing for beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations in populated areas...
May 7, 2024 Local News
U.S. Navy Personnel from Sasebo Base Arrested for DUI in Fukuoka
A 25-year-old U.S. Navy serviceman was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Fukuoka City's Chuo Ward. After reports of erratic driving early in the morning...
Apr 24, 2024 Local News
Endangered Tsushima Leopard Cat ‘Hikari’ Released into the Wild
An endangered Tsushima leopard cat named Hikari has been released into the wild in Tsushima, Nagasaki, following rehabilitation and training at a government-run adaptation station....
Apr 2, 2024 Local News
Nagasaki Stadium City to Create 1,000 Jobs with Japanet Holdings
Japanet Holdings, headquartered in Sasebo, Nagasaki, has unveiled plans to employ about 1,000 individuals, combining full-time and part-time roles, at the soon-to-open...
Mar 6, 2024 Local News
Nagasaki Amazon Delivery Workers Announce Strike
A group of freelance Amazon delivery workers in Nagasaki announced a strike set for March 8, potentially affecting around 5,000 parcel deliveries. This follows a...
