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Aug 23, 2024 Local News
JR Kyushu President Apologizes for Concealing Ferry Water Leak
JR Kyushu President Yoji Furumiya publicly apologized for the concealment of a significant water leak aboard the high-speed ferry "Queen Beetle," which operates...
Aug 23, 2024 Local News
Horie Discusses Kyushu’s Growing Space Business at Kitakyushu Symposium
At a space business symposium in Kitakyushu, entrepreneur Takafumi Horie reflected on his 20-year journey in the space industry. He initially considered purchasing...
Aug 22, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka’s Part-Time Wages Hit Record High in July
Fukuoka's average hourly wage for part-time and temporary workers reached a record high of ¥1,063 in July 2024, a 3.3% increase from the previous year...
Aug 22, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Faces Power Shortage, Receives Aid from Kansai and Chugoku Regions
On August 21, Kyushu Electric Power announced it had received up to 350,000 kilowatts of electricity from Kansai and Chugoku regions due to an unexpected shortage...
Aug 22, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Man Defrauded of ¥54 Million in Cryptocurrency Scam
A 39-year-old company executive in Fukuoka's Hakata Ward fell victim to a cryptocurrency scam, losing approximately ¥54 million. The scam began in May 2024...
Aug 22, 2024 Local News
Oita Governor to Visit Taiwan for Tourism and Business Promotion
Oita Governor Kichiro Sato announced plans to visit Taiwan from August 25 to 27, 2024. The visit aims to promote tourism, attract businesses, and boost exports of agricultural and ...
Aug 22, 2024 Local News
Meinohama Brewery Opens Near Meinohama Station
The Meinohama Brewery, a new craft beer brewery, opened on August 19 near Meinohama Station in Fukuoka. The brewery is located within the restaurant "Kubelto," operated by Sawarise...
Aug 22, 2024 Local News
Tokyo’s Spiral Art Hub to Anchor New Cultural Space in Fukuoka by Spring 2025
In an exciting development for Fukuoka’s art scene, the iconic Tokyo art center "Spiral" will make its Kyushu debut in Spring 2025 at the upcoming One Fukuoka Bldg...
Aug 22, 2024 Local News
New Rental Bike Shop to Open at Fukuoka Airport
A new motorcycle rental service, "Rental 819 Fukuoka Airport Domestic Terminal," will open on August 28, 2024. Located just a 2-minute walk from...
Aug 22, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka to Revamp Two Parks, Adding New Cafes and Event Spaces by 2026
Fukuoka City is set to transform two of its prominent parks, Kashiihama Kita Park in Higashi Ward and Nagatare Seaside Park in Nishi Ward, through the Park-PFI initiative...
