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May 12, 2023 Local News
Saga’s Scenic Pines Face Nemesis: Pesticide Action Planned
A thorough inspection for pest damage has been conducted in the pine trees of "Niji no Matsubara," a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture. ...
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 ...
May 9, 2023 Local News
HKT48 Idols Drive Home Importance of Auto Tax Deadline
Members of the Japanese idol group HKT48 have urged people to pay their automobile taxes before the deadline at the end of...
May 9, 2023 Local News
Jin Air Restarts Kitakyushu-Incheon Route
Regular international flights between Kitakyushu Airport in Japan and Incheon Airport in South Korea resumed operations on...
May 9, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Governor Explains: COVID-19 Reclassified as Seasonal Flu
As of May 8, the classification of COVID-19 has been changed to the same category as seasonal influenza ("Category 5") in Japan...
