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Dec 11, 2024 Local News
Kyushu’s Economy Improves After Three-Month Decline
The November Economy Watchers Survey shows an uptick in Kyushu’s economic outlook, with the current conditions index rising by...
Dec 10, 2024 Local News
“Seagaia” Branding Returns to Iconic Miyazaki Resort
Miyazaki’s Phoenix Seagaia Resort will reintroduce the “Seagaia” name for its three accommodations in June 2025, following...
Dec 10, 2024 Local News
Kyushu-Okinawa Bankruptcy Cases Rise for Third Consecutive Month
November saw a 13% year-on-year increase in bankruptcy cases in Kyushu and Okinawa, reaching 77 incidents with liabilities over...
Dec 10, 2024 Local News
Severe Cold Wave Expected Across Japan Over the Holidays
Japan is set to experience extreme cold from Christmas through New Year’s, according to the latest monthly forecast by the Meteorological Agency...
Dec 10, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Launches AI-Powered Sign Language System
Fukuoka Prefecture began trials of “Sure Talk,” an AI system for seamless communication with sign language users. The technology converts sign language and...
Dec 10, 2024 Local News
New Traps to Counter Monkey Incidents in Nakagawa City
Nakagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, plans to install new cage traps to capture monkeys following a series of injuries caused by monkey attacks...
Dec 6, 2024 Local News
Illegal Campsite Discovered at National Historic Site in Dazaifu
An unauthorized campsite has been operating within the National Historic Site of Onojo Castle in Dazaifu, despite...
Dec 6, 2024 Local News
Kagoshima Reinforces “Japan’s No.1 Wagyu” Branding
Kagoshima Prefecture is intensifying its promotional campaign for locally produced wagyu beef, which is recognized for...
Dec 6, 2024 Local News
Appraiser Arrested for Theft of Valued Jewelry
A 25-year-old appraiser from Oita City has been arrested for allegedly stealing three pieces of jewelry worth...
Dec 6, 2024 Local News
New Digital Innovation Faculty at Kitakyushu University
The University of Kitakyushu plans to launch the Information Innovation Faculty (tentative name) in April 2027, incorporating...
