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Jul 13, 2012 Local News
Kyushu Construction Companies Setting up Shop in Tohoku
Several Kyushu-based construction companies have established a presence in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. The move is to offset the decline in public works projects in Kyushu with work...
Jul 13, 2012 Local News
Parts Manufacturers for Nissan to Move to Kyushu
Two of the parts manufacturers for Nissan automobiles, JSP and Toyo Cork,have decided to build factories in Kitakyushu. The move is joining the ‘Kyushu Shift’ many companies are ma...
Jul 9, 2012 Local News
166m Cargo Ship Ran Aground in Hakata Bay
At about 16:30 on July 5, the Panama registered, ‘Transfuture 10’ ran aground in Hakata Bay. The 166m cargo ship was checked and no damage or oil leaks were found and at the high t...
Jul 9, 2012 Local News
Part of Main Highway to be Renamed for PR
From Tachibanaji, Hakata-ku to Juroku-cho, Nishi-ku, 16.2kms of Route 202 will be renamed ‘Heiseisotokan Dori’. The naming is a PR exercise for the city and the nation”s Ministry o...
Jul 7, 2012 Local News
Name Wanted for Baby Otter
Marine World in Fukuoka is looking for a name for its baby sea otter. The sea otter will be shown to the public from July 14 and a name chosen from those suggested on July 25. Name...
Jul 7, 2012 Local News
American Snake Found In Fukuoka House
A California King Snake was found by a resident in her home in Dazaifu City. The white snake is about 60cm long and is believed to be a discarded pet. The snakes can sell for ¥30,0...
Jul 5, 2012 Local News
Construction of Shinkansen between Isahaya and Nagasaki Authorized
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport authorized the start of construction on three sections of the Kyushu Shinkansen between Isahaya and Nagasaki City. The distance ...
Jul 5, 2012 Local News
Fukuoka University Operator Conceals 21 Million Yen in Income
The Fukuoka Regional Taxation Bureau has charged that the corporation operating Fukuoka University concealed roughly 21 million yen in income. The company filed a new income tax st...
Jul 5, 2012 Local News
Trial Planning Major Expansion
Fukuoka City-based discount store operator Trial Company revealed at a meeting with its corporate customers that it planned to increase the number of stores it operates by 5.6 time...
Jul 5, 2012 Local News
Agricultural Report for Kyushu Released
The Kyushu Regional Agricultural Administration Office released what is referred to as the Kyushu Agricultural White Paper for FY 2011. As of the end of the fiscal year, in March 2...