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Dec 11, 2024 Local News
Women CEOs in Kyushu-Okinawa Reach Record 9.8%
The percentage of women CEOs in Kyushu and Okinawa rose to 9.8% in 2024, exceeding the national average of 8.4%...
Dec 11, 2024 Local News
Winter Bonuses: Increases in Kitakyushu, Decreases in Fukuoka
Winter bonuses for public servants in Kitakyushu increased by 3% this year, reflecting adjustments to align with private-sector standards...
Dec 11, 2024 Local News
Railway Safety and Counter-Terrorism Inspections Begin in Kyushu
The Kyushu Transport Bureau has launched safety and counter-terrorism inspections at train stations and onboard trains in preparation for...
Dec 11, 2024 Local News
Kyushu’s Economy Improves After Three-Month Decline
The November Economy Watchers Survey shows an uptick in Kyushu’s economic outlook, with the current conditions index rising by...
Dec 10, 2024 Local News
“Seagaia” Branding Returns to Iconic Miyazaki Resort
Miyazaki’s Phoenix Seagaia Resort will reintroduce the “Seagaia” name for its three accommodations in June 2025, following...
Dec 10, 2024 Local News
Kyushu-Okinawa Bankruptcy Cases Rise for Third Consecutive Month
November saw a 13% year-on-year increase in bankruptcy cases in Kyushu and Okinawa, reaching 77 incidents with liabilities over...
Dec 10, 2024 Local News
Severe Cold Wave Expected Across Japan Over the Holidays
Japan is set to experience extreme cold from Christmas through New Year’s, according to the latest monthly forecast by the Meteorological Agency...
Dec 10, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Launches AI-Powered Sign Language System
Fukuoka Prefecture began trials of “Sure Talk,” an AI system for seamless communication with sign language users. The technology converts sign language and...
Dec 10, 2024 Local News
New Traps to Counter Monkey Incidents in Nakagawa City
Nakagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, plans to install new cage traps to capture monkeys following a series of injuries caused by monkey attacks...
Dec 6, 2024 Local News
Illegal Campsite Discovered at National Historic Site in Dazaifu
An unauthorized campsite has been operating within the National Historic Site of Onojo Castle in Dazaifu, despite...
