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Apr 5, 2023 Local News
Perpetrator Consultations: Fukuoka’s DV Reduction Plan
Fukuoka Prefecture has launched a new initiative in April to reduce domestic violence (DV) by accepting phone consultations from perpetrators as well. Officials from the prefecture...
Apr 4, 2023 Local News
Discover Fukuoka: Now Map Revamped for 2023
Fukuoka, Japan - April 4, 2023 - Fukuoka Now Ltd. is excited to announce the publication of the highly anticipated Now Map Spring 2023, available on April 4th. After a three-year h...
Apr 4, 2023 Local News
APU Welcomes 1,133 Students from 60 Countries
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, welcomed 1,133 new students from 60 countries and regions for its "second founding." The newly established Depa...
Apr 4, 2023 Local News
TSMC Subsidiary Welcomes 125 New Employees in Kumamoto
JASM, a subsidiary of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), held its first-ever entrance ceremony in Kumamoto City for 125 new employees graduating from universities a...
Apr 4, 2023 Local News
Kyushu & Okinawa Economy Improves, Highest in 4 Years
The Bank of Japan's Fukuoka branch reported that the short-term economic observation survey for Kyushu and Okinawa in March showed a business condition index (DI) of +16, the highe...
Apr 4, 2023 Local News
48 New Employees Join Amid Airport Security Delays
Fukuoka Airport faces long security queues due to staff shortages. Nishikei, a security company responsible for inspections, recently held an entrance ceremony for 48 new employees...
Apr 4, 2023 Local News
Nearly Half of New Fukuoka City Employees Female
Fukuoka City Hall held a ceremony for the newly hired employees as the new fiscal year began. The ceremony took place on April 3rd at the Fukuoka Civic Hall, where 332 new employee...
Apr 3, 2023 Local News
Kyushu’s Unlimited 2-Day Private Jet Plan
On March 31st, Sojitz Corporation announced a plan offering unlimited private jet rides for two days across the entire Kyushu region. They are collaborating with AirX, a Tokyo-base...
Mar 31, 2023 Local News
Urban Escape: Aburayama Fukuoka Unveils New Attractions
Just a 30-minute journey from the city, nature is calling you back with the transformation of Aburayama Fukuoka on April 27. Aburayama Shimin no Mori and Aburayama Farm will unite,...
Mar 31, 2023 Local News
Cruise Ships Return to Fukuoka, Boosting Hopes for Tourism
On March 30, Hakata Port in Fukuoka City welcomed an international cruise ship, marking a resurgence in port calls after more than three years, as the industry had been brought to ...