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Sep 7, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Drives Kyushu’s Lodging Recovery
The Kyushu Economic Research Center revealed that the lodging occupancy index for Kyushu's seven prefectures increased by 2.9 points year-over-year to 60.3...
Sep 7, 2023 Local News
Declining Population Hits JR Kyushu’s Revenue
JR Kyushu reported a 6 billion yen operating loss in 2022 for train lines with fewer than 2,000 average daily riders. The decline is largely attributed to a decreasing...
Aug 31, 2023 Local News
Shochu Sales Hit Record Low in 2022
The Fukuoka branch of Teikoku Databank reported that the 2022 sales of the top 50 shochu and awamori makers hit a record low of 222.7 billion yen, down 7.8% from...
Aug 22, 2023 Local News
Kyushu Companies Lead in Sustainable Goals
A 2023 survey by Teikoku Databank's Fukuoka branch shows a growing emphasis on renewable energy and recycling among Kyushu companies. The active engagement in Sustainable Developme...
Aug 16, 2023 Local News
Joyful Turns Profit; Plans 400-450 Store Renovations Planned
According to local media reports, Joyful, the family restaurant chain in Kyushu, experienced a 36% decrease in net profit to 1.6 billion yen for June 2023, largely due to...
Aug 9, 2023 Local News
Kyushu’s Economic Sentiment Hits 4-Month High
According to the economic watcher survey (street corner economy) announced by Japan's...
Aug 9, 2023 Local News
Typhoon Warning: Danger Escalates in Northern Kyushu
Typhoon Number 6 is expected to approach Fukuoka Prefecture closest between the evening of...
Aug 8, 2023 Local News
Kyushu & Okinawa Sales Surge: 21 Months of Growth
Sales in Kyushu and Okinawa department stores and supermarkets in June rose by 5.4% year-over-year, marking a 21-month consecutive increase. The total sales reached 134 billion yen...
Aug 8, 2023 Local News
Typhoon #6 Targets Fukuoka: Residents Urged to Prepare
Typhoon #6 is projected to approach Fukuoka Prefecture between the 9th and 10th. As the storm continues its trajectory, residents are urged to stay updated and take early precautio...
Aug 2, 2023 Local News
Heatwave Hits Fukuoka; Typhoon No. 6 on the Horizon
A large and extremely powerful Typhoon No. 6 is moving northwestward over the sea to the south of Okinawa's main island, drawing the region into its storm zone. It is forecasted to...