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May 18, 2023 Local News
Record High Rent Amid Fluctuating Vacancy in Fukuoka Offices
Major office brokerage firm Miki Shoji reports a four-month low in the office vacancy rate for Fukuoka's business district…
May 18, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture Tackles Generative AI in New Project Team
In an effort to streamline operations and establish regulatory norms, Fukuoka Prefecture has announced the formation of…
May 17, 2023 Local News
Asahi’s New Vending Machines Boost Surveillance in Saga Prefecture
The Asahi Beverages Kyushu branch in Fukuoka City, Japan is advancing its plans to install vending machines equipped with...
May 17, 2023 Local News
Heatwave Heist: Elderly Ice Cream Bandit Busted in Kitakyushu
As the mercury hit a sizzling 30.2 degrees in Kitakyushu, an elderly gent couldn't resist the icy allure of a mango-flavored ice cream...
May 17, 2023 Local News
Honda Hits 20 Million Motorcycle Milestone in Kumamoto
Honda announced on the 16th that it has reached a milestone of 20 million motorcycles produced at its Kumamoto factory in Ozu Town...
May 17, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Zoo to Welcome Four Elephants from Myanmar
The Fukuoka Zoo in Japan has revealed plans to welcome four Asian elephants from Myanmar within the year, despite previous hurdles due to...
May 16, 2023 Local News
JR Kyushu Pioneers NFT Use in Railway Industry
Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) and PRO Corporation are launching an industry-first project utilizing Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). The project, named 'JR Kyushu NFT', will operat...
May 16, 2023 Local News
JR Kyushu to Launch New D&S Tourism Train by 2024
JR Kyushu announced on May 10th that it plans to introduce a new train in its 'D&S Train' (Design & Story) tourism series, set to operate between Hakata Station and Yufuin/Beppu St...
May 16, 2023 Local News
Anime Logo Counterfeiter Nabbed in Kitakyushu
A 35-year-old woman residing in Kitakyushu City was arrested on the 15th, suspected of selling merchandise bearing logos closely resembling those from popular anime series. Yuuki K...
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, ...
