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Jul 11, 2024 Local News
Major International Conference AOGS 2026 to be Held in Fukuoka
Fukuoka has been selected to host the 2026 annual meeting of the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS). This marks the second time Japan will host the conference...
Jul 10, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka University and Economic Association Partner to Boost Local Sports
Fukuoka University and the Fukuoka Economic Association have signed an agreement to promote local sports, including transitioning junior high school club...
Jul 10, 2024 Local News
Man in Kasuga Loses ¥86 Million in Cryptocurrency Scam
A 64-year-old man from Kasuga City was defrauded of over ¥86 million through a cryptocurrency investment scam on social media. The victim was persuaded by a person...
Jul 10, 2024 Local News
Kyushu and Okinawa Department Store Sales Increase by 4.6% in May
Sales at department stores and supermarkets in Kyushu and Okinawa rose by 4.6% in May compared to the same month last year, marking 32 consecutive months of...
Jul 9, 2024 Local News
Preventing Overseas Leakage of Advanced Technology: First Seminar in Fukuoka
Fukuoka City hosted its first seminar addressing the risks of economic security posed by the overseas leakage of Japan's advanced technology through espionage activities. Organized...
Jul 9, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Police Mascot “Fukkei-kun” Honored for 20 Years of Service
In a ceremony recognizing long-serving police officers in Fukuoka, the Fukuoka Prefectural Police mascot "Fukkei-kun" was honored for its 20 years of service. The event, attended b...
Jul 9, 2024 Local News
37 Suspected Heatstroke Cases in Fukuoka Amid Scorching Heat
Fukuoka experienced severe heat on July 8, with temperatures exceeding 35°C. The heat led to 37 suspected heatstroke cases, including the death of an elderly man found in a field i...
Jul 9, 2024 Local News
Kyushu’s June Economic Sentiment Declines for Sixth Month
The Cabinet Office reported that Kyushu's economic sentiment index dropped for the sixth consecutive month in June, falling 1.4 points to 47.0. High prices and low consumer spendin...
Jul 5, 2024 Local News
SoftBank Players Yamakawa and Kurihara Selected for All-Star Game
Two SoftBank Hawks players, Hotaka Yamakawa and Ryoya Kurihara, have been chosen by their peers to participate in the July All-Star Game. This year's event will feature its first.....
Jul 5, 2024 Local News
Two Found Dead in Fukuoka Hotel Room
Two individuals were found dead in a hotel room at Canal City Hakata in Fukuoka on July 4. The hotel's staff discovered the bodies and alerted authorities. Gas canisters...
