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May 16, 2023 Local News
Second Assault Case: Ogori Educator in Custody
A 37-year-old teacher in the city of Ogori has been re-arrested on suspicion of indecent assault, following accusations of touching a female student over her clothes. The suspect, ...
May 15, 2023 Local News
Japan Imports Whale Meat from Iceland: Testing Event in Fukuoka – A New Chapter Begins
In a bid to rejuvenate Japan's whale meat culture and address supply challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors, Iceland has resumed exports of whale meat to Japa...
May 15, 2023 Local News
Kitakyushu City: Possible Bridge Fragment Found on Pathway
A piece of metal, thought to be part of the Wakato Bridge in Kitakyushu City, was found on a pedestrian path approximately 40 meters below the structure. The incident came to light...
May 12, 2023 Local News
Driving Safety: Now Served with Noodles and Fish Cake
In an effort to raise awareness about road safety during the spring season, police officers in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, have taken a unique approach. As part of the Spring ...
May 12, 2023 Local News
Nishitetsu and JR Kyushu Rebound Post-Pandemic with Soaring Profits
Japanese rail companies Nishitetsu and JR Kyushu have reported substantial financial growth, signifying a recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic impact. Boosted by the resumption of p...
May 12, 2023 Local News
Suspicious Package at Hakata Station Deemed Harmless
On the afternoon of the 9th, a suspicious object was found in the restroom of JR Hakata Station. After a detailed examination by the police, it was determined that the object was n...
May 10, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Launches ‘Open Kitchen’ to Tackle Lunch Crunch
In response to a shortage of lunch spots due to the redevelopment of buildings in the Tenjin Big Bang district, Fukuoka City...
May 10, 2023 Local News
Dramatic Sea Rescue Ends in Drug Bust!
In a hair-raising episode on May 8, a small car, hotly pursued by police, plunged dramatically into the icy waters off Hakata...
May 10, 2023 Local News
Chinese Airlines Resume Fukuoka-Mainland China Flights
As COVID-19 border measures start to ease, two Chinese airlines have announced that they will resume flights between Fukuoka and...
May 10, 2023 Local News
Strange Find in Restroom Sends JR Hakata Station into a Frenzy
In the afternoon of May 9, an object arousing suspicion was discovered in the restroom of JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka City. Approximately three hours later, the object was safely ...
