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Feb 7, 2025 Local News
Kitakyushu Allocates ¥2 Billion for Emergency Security Measures
Following a recent stabbing incident involving two middle school students at a fast-food restaurant in Kitakyushu...
Jan 24, 2025 Local News
Sanyo Shinkansen Celebrates 50 Years with Historical Map Exhibit
The Sanyo Shinkansen marks its 50th anniversary this year, and a special exhibit highlighting its history through...
Jan 21, 2025 Local News
Japan’s First Electric Aircraft Cargo Trial Begins at Kitakyushu Airport
Kitakyushu Airport is now the hub for Japan's first trial of electric aircraft for cargo transport. On January 20, city officials, along with...
Jan 21, 2025 Local News
Nissan to Build EV Battery Plant in Kitakyushu
Nissan has announced plans to build an electric vehicle (EV) battery factory in Kitakyushu. The plant will produce...
Jan 15, 2025 Local News
“City of Hope” Construction Begins on Former Kudo-kai Headquarters Site
Construction has officially started on the "City of Hope," a welfare facility in Kitakyushu designed to support people facing financial hardships...
Jan 15, 2025 Local News
Kitakyushu Launches Google Maps Ticketing for Tourist Facilities
Kitakyushu City has started a trial using Google Maps to provide detailed information about local tourist facilities and sell tickets online...
Jan 9, 2025 Local News
Knife Used in Kitakyushu Stabbing Matches Victims’ Blood
Police have confirmed that blood on a knife seized from the car of Masanori Hirabaru, the suspect in the fatal Kitakyushu stabbing case...
Jan 8, 2025 Local News
Kitakyushu Achieves First “Social Growth” in 60 Years
Kitakyushu City reported its first net population inflow in six decades, with 492 more people moving into the city than leaving in 2024...
Dec 20, 2024 Local News
Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Kitakyushu Stabbing Incident
Police in Kitakyushu have arrested Masanori Hirabaru, a 43-year-old unemployed man, on charges of attempted murder following...
Dec 19, 2024 Local News
DX Support Firm Opens Development Base in Kitakyushu
Tokyo-based technology firm Information Strategy and Technology has established a development and sales base in...
