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Mar 15, 2021 Local News
Mini EV Trial Begins in Itoshima
A trial for a mini electric-vehicle share program began at three locations in Itoshima City. Three Toyota’s two-seater EV, ‘C+pod,’ can be rented for free (*insurance fee of ¥330/r...
Feb 18, 2021 Local News
Nishitetsu Partners with LINE for In-app Train Pass Purchases
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. (Nishitetsu) began a LINE-based service that allows customers to purchase train passes without lining up at counters. Users who friend with Nishites...
Jan 20, 2021 Local News
IoT kids Safety Monitoring Starts in Kasuya
Kasuya Town has begun to use IoT devices to secure children’s safety. About 3,500 devices using the Kyuden-developed ‘Qottaby’ app will be distributed to local elementary school st...
Jan 18, 2021 Local News
Kitakyushu-based Toto Unveils Advanced Concept Toilet at CES in USA
Toto Ltd. unveiled its concept ‘Wellness Toilet,’ at one of the world’s largest tech events. During the first online edition of CES, the Kitakyushu-based manufacturer presented som...
Jan 8, 2021 Local News
Kyushu Institute of Technology Lab Opens inside Yaskawa Denki
In March 2021, Yaskawa Electric Corporation will establish the Yaskawa Technology Center, including a robotic laboratory for students of Kyushu Institute of Technology. The new R&D...
Dec 25, 2020 Local News
ANA and Seven-Eleven Test Drone Delivery System
A group led by ANA Holdings and Seven-Eleven Japan has started testing the delivery of daily necessities and medicines on Nokonoshima in Fukuoka City. Customers can order their sup...
Dec 21, 2020 Local News
Kyudai Discover Genes to Create Ovum
A Kyushu University research group discovered genes to accelerate the generation of eggs. Together with more researchers at the University of Washington, the group found eight gene...
Dec 21, 2020 Local News
ANA Tests Robotic Luggage Loading at Saga Airport
ANA tested an automated baggage loading system at Saga Airport on Dec. 16. Using a towing car and a special robot created in collaboration with Toyota Industries Corporation, suitc...
Nov 20, 2020 Local News
Kyushu University Invents New Light Emitting Material
A research group at Kyushu University announced the development of a new organic electro-luminescence material on Nov. 6. The high-efficiency light-emitting material combines carba...
Oct 30, 2020 Local News
Line-based E-ticket Tests Begins at Fukuoka City Cultural Facilities in Fukuoka City
A new digital ticketing system will be introduced at five cultural facilities in Fukuoka City on a trial basis. Using a new Line account introduced by the city, Fukuoka Guide (@fuk...