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Sep 7, 2023 Local News
New Licensing Plan for Taxi Drivers in Fukuoka
In a move aimed at addressing the nationwide shortage of taxi drivers, Fukuoka City is working to introduce a groundbreaking system that would allow individuals with standard drivi...
Sep 6, 2023 Local News
Japan Expands Pig Vaccination Advisory to Kyushu
Japan's Ministry of Agriculture has officially extended its vaccination advisory for Classical Swine Fever to cover all seven prefectures in Kyushu, following recent confirmed case...
Sep 6, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka’s Shizen Targets 1 Million kW by 2030
Shizen Energy, a renewable energy firm based in Fukuoka, is expanding its Virtual Power Plant (VPP) operations in October. The company aims to remotely control decentralized energy...
Sep 5, 2023 Local News
Kitakyushu City Pioneers Search Fund Partnership
Kitakyushu City has entered into Japan's first municipal partnership with search funds Yamaguchi Capital and Growthix Capital to help local SMEs with business succession...
Sep 5, 2023 Local News
Big Motor in Hot Water for Killing Street Trees
The city of Koga has revealed that soil samples taken from the front of a Big Motor used-car dealership contained a significantly higher concentration of weedkiller compared to nea...
Sep 5, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka’s Iconic Cinema Set for Demolition
The Fukuoka Nakasu Taiyo Movie Theater, a historic cinema in the heart of Fukuoka City, will be demolished by the end of March next year due to its aging structure. Established in ...
Sep 4, 2023 Local News
E.Sun Bank Sets Sights on Fukuoka for Asian Expansion
Taiwan's E.Sun Bank has opened a branch in Fukuoka, Japan, with the aim of strengthening business ties between Taiwan and Kyushu. The move comes as...
Sep 4, 2023 Local News
Kitakyushu Rolls Out Free Public Transport Days
Kitakyushu City recently held a "Public Transport Free Day," allowing complimentary rides on all its public transport networks to boost ridership. The initiative was well-received....
Sep 1, 2023 Local News
Avispa Fukuoka Reaches Emperor’s Cup Semis
In the quarter-finals of the Emperor's Cup, Japan's premier soccer championship, Avispa Fukuoka defeated Shonan Bellmare with a 3-1 win on the 30th. This marks the first time Avisp...
Sep 1, 2023 Local News
FFG Unveils Startup Hub in Fukuoka
Fukuoka Financial Group (FFG) has opened a new facility called "GROWTH I" in Fukuoka City to support startups. The hub offers shared office spaces and will host events aimed at net...
