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Jan 24, 2025 Local News
JR Kyushu to Purchase “Queen Beetle” After Suspending Korea Route Operations
JR Kyushu has announced its decision to purchase the high-speed ferry Queen Beetle from...
Jan 24, 2025 Local News
Fukuoka’s Gang Member Numbers Drop Below 1,000 for the First Time
The number of organized crime members in Fukuoka Prefecture has fallen below 1,000 for the first time since records began in 1992, according to...
Jan 24, 2025 Local News
Karaoke Booth Installed at Saga Airport—A First in Japan
Saga Airport has become the first in Japan to install a karaoke booth in its terminal, allowing travelers to enjoy singing while waiting for flights...
Jan 24, 2025 Local News
Ippudo Expands Shareholder Benefits
Chikaranomoto Holdings, the operator of Ippudo ramen restaurants, announced expanded shareholder benefits on January 22...
Jan 24, 2025 Local News
Kyushu Sets Record with 4,260,000 Foreign Visitors in 2024
The Kyushu Transport Bureau announced that 4,260,525 foreign visitors arrived in Kyushu in 2024, a 37% increase from...
Jan 24, 2025 Local News
Nishinippon City Bank Launches First-in-Japan Life Insurance Management via Banking App
Nishinippon City Bank has added a new feature to its app, allowing users to view details of life insurance plans sold by the bank. This marks the first time in...
Jan 24, 2025 Local News
Fukuoka Approves “Engineer Visa” System for Semiconductor Industry
Fukuoka City has granted approval for the use of the "Engineer Visa" system to the Japanese subsidiary of U.S.-based semiconductor...
Jan 24, 2025 Local News
Kyushu Electric Suspends Ads on Fuji TV Amid Scandal
Kyushu Electric Power has suspended advertisements on programs produced by Fuji TV following allegations of misconduct involving...
Jan 21, 2025 Local News
Canal City Hakata Hosts Lunar New Year 2025 Campaign
Canal City Hakata will celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 with a special campaign, "Welcome CANAL Lunar New Year 2025," from January 28 to February 4...
Jan 21, 2025 Local News
Fukuoka City to Launch Free School Lunch Program in FY2025
Fukuoka City will make school lunches free for elementary, junior high, and special needs students in fiscal year 2025, benefiting approximately...
