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Dec 7, 2023 Local News
Japanese-American Woman’s Citizenship Claim Denied in Fukuoka
In a landmark decision, the Fukuoka District Court has upheld the integrity of Japan's nationality law by dismissing a lawsuit that contested the law's provision on losing Japanese...
Dec 6, 2023 Local News
Wild Boar Roams Kitakyushu’s Moji Port Retro!
Moji Port Retro area of Kitakyushu City, known for its bustling array of restaurants and souvenir shops. The incident, captured on video, showed the boar, about one meter in length...
Dec 6, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Police Boost Stalking Defense with New Safety Camera
In response to increasing cases of stalking, the Fukuoka Prefectural Police Headquarters has introduced 27 new "Personal Safety Cameras" designed to capture images of perpetrators ...
Dec 5, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka City’s New Startup System
In a strategic move to foster entrepreneurial growth, Fukuoka City is revamping its startup support system. Starting next April, the city will integrate two of its key startup faci...
Dec 5, 2023 Local News
Kyushu Tech and SUMCO’s Talent Development Initiative
In a landmark partnership, Kyushu Institute of Technology and SUMCO, a leader in semiconductor materials, have entered into a comprehensive cooperation agreement focusing on semico...
Dec 5, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka’s New Earthquake Response App
In an innovative move to improve emergency response after earthquakes, Fukuoka Prefecture has developed a support application aimed at rapidly assessing the danger level of damaged...
Dec 5, 2023 Local News
Chain Incident at Fukuoka School
In a disturbing event at a private middle school in Fukuoka City, two senior students have been sent to family court for their involvement in a bullying incident involving a freshm...
Dec 1, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka’s Yatai Culture Booms with 10 Billion Yen Impact
The economic impact of Fukuoka City's famous food stalls, known as Yatai, has significantly increased, surpassing 10 billion yen annually. A study conducted by a private research f...
Dec 1, 2023 Local News
Saga Police Nab Officer in Social Media Scam
Yurina Otani, a 25-year-old police officer from Osaka Prefecture, was arrested by the Saga Prefectural Police for participating in a social media fraud scheme...
Dec 1, 2023 Local News
Japan University of Economics Dorm Used for Telephone Fraud
A student from Japan University of Economics and an unemployed 19-year-old were arrested for their roles in a telephone scam in Fukuoka Prefecture. They, along with...
