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Sep 13, 2024 Local News
Kitakyushu Mayor Considers Displaying Old Moji Station Remains
Kitakyushu Mayor Kazuhisa Takeuchi expressed a desire to explore ways to make the remains of the Old Moji Station more accessible...

Sep 12, 2024 Local News
Kitakyushu to Establish Large-Scale Hydrogen Energy Hub
Kitakyushu aims to create a major hub for hydrogen energy production and supply, centering around the Hibikinada coastal area, to support related industry growth and decarbonizatio...

Sep 10, 2024 Local News
Local Beer Made with Kitakyushu Ingredients Debuts
A new local beer, "KITAKYUSHU W," has been produced using Kitakyushu's tap water and locally grown hops. The beer, created in collaboration with the Kitakyushu Waterworks...

Sep 5, 2024 Local News
UNESCO Advisory Body Demands Preservation of Old Mojiko Station Remains
ICOMOS, an advisory body to UNESCO, has issued a "Heritage Alert" urging the preservation of the remains of the old Mojiko Station in Kitakyushu...

Aug 27, 2024 Local News
Fire Destroys 57 Export Cars in Kitakyushu, No Injuries Reported
A fire in Kitakyushu's Moji Ward early on August 26 destroyed 57 vehicles intended for export. The site, managed by a Tokyo-based company, was unmanned at the time...

Aug 23, 2024 Local News
Horie Discusses Kyushu’s Growing Space Business at Kitakyushu Symposium
At a space business symposium in Kitakyushu, entrepreneur Takafumi Horie reflected on his 20-year journey in the space industry. He initially considered purchasing...

Aug 20, 2024 Local News
New Initiative in Kitakyushu Aims to Improve City through Women’s Perspectives
Kitakyushu City has launched "Woman Will Kitakyushu," a project aimed at gathering insights from women to make the city more attractive and retain its younger female population...

Aug 20, 2024 Local News
Kitakyushu Eases Building Restrictions for Tourism Development
Kitakyushu City is relaxing building restrictions in urban planning zones to allow the construction of hotels and other tourism-related facilities. This move, aimed at boosting...

Aug 8, 2024 Local News
Kitakyushu Establishes Sushi City Council
To realize the vision of "Sushi City Kitakyushu," a council comprising local sushi restaurants, fisheries, and city officials was established on August 7. The council aims to promo...

Aug 8, 2024 Local News
Demolition of Tanga Market to Begin in October
The demolition of Kitakyushu's historic Tanga Market will commence in October, starting with two southern blocks. The market, over a century old...