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Mar 28, 2019 Local News
Nishi-Nippon City Bank to Partner with Sagawa and Synabiz
Nishi-Nippon City Bank announced plans to partner with Sagawa Express and SynaBiz for a new initiative. The venture will involve the resale of food and seasonal products that Nishi...
Mar 28, 2019 Local News
Road to Shiraito Falls in Itoshima Reopens
The road connecting prefectural road no. 767 and Shiraito Falls, one of the top sightseeing spots in Itoshima City, reopened on Mar. 23. The road had been closed due to mudslides c...
Mar 28, 2019 Local News
Kyuden and Exergy Power Systems Tie-up for Project in Ireland
Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc. announced a collaboration with Exergy Power Systems, a startup company by engineers from Tokyo University, to develop power business in Ireland. The...
Mar 28, 2019 Local News
2nd Kyushu-Fukuoka Omiyage (Souvenir) Grand Prix
The award ceremony of the 2nd Kyushu-Fukuoka Omiyage (souvenir) Grand Prix was held at Tenjin Sky Hall on Mar. 25. The competition launched in 2018 to promote local souvenirs and r...
Mar 28, 2019 Local News
Renewal Plans for Aeon Shoppers Fukuoka in Tenjin Announced
Plans for the renewal of the Aeon Shoppers Fukuoka in Tenjin was announced on Mar. 25. Aeon Kyushu is renovating part of the large shopping complex, which opened as Daiei Shoppers ...
Mar 28, 2019 Local News
Kyushu University Ranked 4th Best University in Japan
The Times Higher Education (THE) announced the Japan University Ranking 2019 in which Kyushu University ranked 4th, moving up from the fifth position in 2018. THE conducted the thi...
Mar 27, 2019 Local News
Fukuoka Restaurant Ranks 24th in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants
Congratulations (again!) to Chef/Owner Takeshi Fukuyama and his staff for ranking 24th in the 2019 edition of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants. His restaurant, La Maison de la Nature Goh...
Mar 27, 2019 Local News
Lion Air Launches Fukuoka-Bangkok Service
This February, Thailand-based Lion Air began offering direct flights between Fukuoka and Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport. Thai Air already offers one daily round-trip fl...
Mar 27, 2019 Local News
Mickey Mouse-themed Shinkansen
A Mickey Mouse-themed JR Kyushu bullet train will go into service on May 17 as part of a special project that celebrates 90 years since Disney's much-loved mascot first hit screens...
Mar 27, 2019 Local News
Ringer Hut to Introduce Company-wide Day Off
The Nagasaki champon chain Ringer Hut has agreed to introduce a company-wide holiday in response to trade union demands. The company currently operates approximately 670 Ringer Hut...
