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Nov 28, 2024 Local News
Mojiko Station Ruins Demolition Begins, Some Parts Preserved
Kitakyushu City will begin demolishing parts of the Mojiko Station ruins on November 28 to make way for a new multi-use public facility...
Nov 26, 2024 Local News
Kitakyushu Initiates Solar Panel Recycling Program
Kitakyushu City has partnered with two companies to recycle and reuse solar panels. Starting in 2024, discarded panels...
Nov 22, 2024 Local News
Kitakyushu’s Ohishi Sangyo Strawberries Exports
Ohishi Sangyo, based in Kitakyushu, has launched a subsidiary in Malaysia to export delicate Japanese fruits like...
Nov 13, 2024 Local News
Kitakyushu School Lunch Favorites Now at 7-Eleven
A popular school lunch item from Kitakyushu—meatballs with colorful sweet and sour sauce—is now available at 7-Eleven stores in the area...
Nov 12, 2024 Local News
Kitakyushu and Fukuoka Strengthen “One Flower per Person” Campaign
Kitakyushu and Fukuoka Cities will expand their joint “One Flower per Person” campaign to beautify neighborhoods...
Oct 30, 2024 Local News
Electric Scooter Rental Service LUUP Launches in Kitakyushu
The electric scooter rental service LUUP, already available in Fukuoka, expanded to Kitakyushu on October 29, with...
Oct 17, 2024 Local News
Woman Arrested in Kitakyushu for Attempted Cigarette Theft
A 55-year-old woman, Yuka Oki, was arrested on October 16 for attempting to steal cigarettes from a supermarket in...
Oct 9, 2024 Local News
Kitakyushu University Offers ¥100 Breakfasts to Encourage Healthy Habits
The University of Kitakyushu is offering students breakfast for only ¥100 to promote healthier eating habits and help them maintain a proper routine...
Oct 3, 2024 Local News
Kitakyushu Partners with IT Firm for New Elderly Care Job Matching Service
Kitakyushu City has announced a partnership with Tokyo-based IT company Plus Robo to launch a job matching service aimed at...
Oct 1, 2024 Local News
Major Logistics Hub Opens in Kitakyushu City
A large-scale logistics facility has opened in Kitakyushu’s Kokurakita Ward, part of the city's broader logistics hub initiative. The two-story, 46,000-square-meter West Port Cente...
