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Jun 22, 2023 Local News
Munakata Taisha Calls for Early World Heritage Center Construction
On the approach of its sixth anniversary as a World Heritage Site, Munakata Taisha representatives called for the construction of a dedicated center to promote...
Jun 22, 2023 Local News
Kitakyushu Woos Marella Cruises Amid Tourism Drought
As international cruise visits have plunged amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Japanese city of Kitakyushu is redoubling its efforts to lure these sea tourists back...
Jun 22, 2023 Local News
Knicker Nicker Nabbed in Yame City!
A 50-year-old knicker nicker from Yame City, Japan has been nabbed by the coppers after allegedly snatching women's panties from a coin-op laundry spot...
Jun 22, 2023 Local News
Driver Crunch: Fukuoka City Suggests Relaxed Autonomous Bus Licensing
Fukuoka City in Japan has proposed to the national government to relax the licensing rules for autonomous buses. Under current laws, even smaller vehicles...
Jun 22, 2023 Local News
Five-Star Ritz-Carlton Debuts in Fukuoka, Eyes Affluent Tourists
The Ritz-Carlton, an international luxury hotel chain, has officially opened its doors in the heart of Fukuoka City, Japan. There is a growing interest in how...
Jun 21, 2023 Local News
Summer’s Special: Fukuoka Foreign Language College Invites Foreign Residents for Affordable Japanese Immersion Course
Fukuoka Foreign Language College, a premier language institution certified by the Ministry of Justice's (MOJ) Japanese language institute listing standards and...
Jun 21, 2023 Local News
China Airlines Expands with Kumamoto-Taipei Flights
China Airlines, a leading Taiwanese airline, has announced that it will commence regular international flights between Kumamoto Airport in Japan and Taoyuan International Airport i...
Jun 21, 2023 Local News
Bombs Detected at Offshore Wind Project Site in Kitakyushu
In the sea bed off Kitakyushu, where Japan's largest offshore wind power project is progressing, bombs and artillery shells have been discovered. Numerous metallic reactions have b...
Jun 21, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Meteorological Agency: Brace for a Hotter Summer
The Meteorological Agency has issued a three-month forecast indicating that the northern part of Kyushu will likely experience warmer than average temperatures, prompting warnings ...
Jun 21, 2023 Local News
Kyushu, Okinawa Economies on the Rise, Says BoJ Fukuoka
The Bank of Japan's Fukuoka branch has reported a gradual economic recovery for Kyushu and Okinawa in its June financial overview. The upgrade marks the second month of positive re...
