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Feb 27, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Inn’s Infrequent Bath Water Changes Expose Guests to Dangerous Bacteria
Daimaru Bessou, an inn in the Futsukaichi Onsen area of Chikushino City, has received improvement orders from the prefecture for only changing its bath water twice a year, instead ...
Feb 24, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka City Subway Staff Arrested For Upskirt Photography
A 34-year-old staff member of the Fukuoka City Transportation Bureau, has been arrested on suspicion of violating the prefecture's nuisance prevention ordinance for using his smart...
Feb 24, 2023 Local News
One Year On: Ukrainians in Fukuoka Still Require Support
It has been one year since Russia began its military invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainians are still living in evacuation in various parts of Kyushu and Okinawa, requiring continuous sup...
Feb 24, 2023 Local News
Kyushu-Okinawa’s Economy Shifts With Pandemic-Era Consumer Habits
The Bank of Japan's Fukuoka branch has released its latest economic analysis of the Kyushu-Okinawa region, highlighting a shift in consumer behavior due to rising prices. While con...
Feb 22, 2023 Local News
Kyushu Shinkansen to Transport Seafood to Ease Truck Driver Shortage
The Kyushu Shinkansen (bullet train) made an experimental high-speed transport with a load of freshly caught fish, called "Hatsu-gatsuo," from Amami-Oshima Island in Kagoshima Pref...
Feb 22, 2023 Local News
Kyushu Sangyo University to Collaborate with Stanford University
From April, Kyushu Sangyo University in Fukuoka city will collaborate with Stanford University to offer a global educational program called "SPICE" that aims to solve worldwide iss...
Feb 22, 2023 Local News
Drugstore Mori Donates Millions to Japan Guide Dog Association
A national chain based in Asakura City, Fukuoka, "Drugstore Mori" has donated funds to the Japan Guide Dog Association. The drugstore chain has set up donation boxes at the registe...
Feb 21, 2023 Local News
UPS Japan Launches International Cargo Flights at Kitakyushu Airport
On February 20th, UPS Japan, the Japanese arm of the American logistics giant with a network in over 220 countries and regions, launched regular international cargo flights from Ki...
Feb 21, 2023 Local News
JE and Meio University partner for tourism talent development
Japan Entertainment (JE) and Meio University have signed a partnership agreement to develop advanced personnel in management and marketing for the tourism industry. JE, which is co...
Feb 21, 2023 Local News
Sakura Blossoms Expected to Bloom Early in Kyushu
Over the weekend, the first spring storm hit northern Kyushu, marking the beginning of spring. As people eagerly await the arrival of the season, the Japan Meteorological Agency ha...