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Aug 2, 2019 Local News
Restaurant Last-minute Cancellation Losses to be Minimized with App from Fukuoka
A Fukuoka-based startup, Kuki LLC, will release a smartphone application to save restaurants from the losses caused by last-minute cancellations. Using the app, Dotacampaign, resta...
Aug 2, 2019 Local News
Convenience Store in Kitakyushu Now Serving Draft Beer
JR Kyushu Retail Inc. started serving fresh from the tap "nama-beer" at a convenience store inside Kokura Station on July 29. Family Mart JR Kokura Station Shop began selling...
Aug 2, 2019 Local News
Nishitetsu to Open New Riverside Cafe in Nishi-nakasu
Nishitetsu will open a new food facility, Hareno Garden East & West, in the Nishi-nakasu area of Tenjin Chuo Park on August 9. Consisting of two buildings, East and West, Hareno Ga...
Jul 31, 2019 Local News
Nishitetsu Reports Adverse Effects Related to Korean Diplomatic Row
President and CEO of Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co Ltd. (Nishitetsu) Sumio Kuratomi revealed at a press conference on July 25 that the current diplomatic situation between Japan and Sou...
Jul 31, 2019 Local News
Fukuoka International Airport Reopens Enlarged Duty Free Shop
Following a major renovation, the duty free shop in the north area of the Fukuoka Airport International Terminal reopened on July 26. The renovation expanded floor space by four ti...
Jul 30, 2019 Local News
Nissan to Cut 450 Jobs in Kyushu
Nissan Motor Co. will undergo drastic restructuring, including a cut of 450 employees in the Kyushu area. The CEO of the company, Hiroto Saikawa, explained at a press conference on...
Jul 24, 2019 Local News
Kyushu and the Philippines Sign Economic MOU
On July 16, the Kyushu Economy International and Board of Investments Philippines signed a memorandum of understanding to promote economic exchange between the two regions. The agr...
Jul 23, 2019 Local News
Fukuoka City and Mercari to Collaborate on Various Projects
Fukuoka City and Mercari have agreed on a comprehensive partnership on July 12. The two organizations will collaborate on themes such as promoting local businesses, disaster manage...
Jul 11, 2019 Local News
Huis Ten Bosch Announces Entrance Fee Changes
Huis Ten Bosch announced on Jul. 9 plans to revise entrance fees for the theme park, beginning in October 2019. The company’s plans reflect feedback from guests and aim to attract ...
Jul 9, 2019 Local News
Nishi-Nippon City Bank Creates New Office Rental Guarantee System
Nishi-Nippon City Bank began providing a new service to facilitate the renting office spaces. With revised civil codes taking effect in April 2020, procedures for renting office sp...