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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...
Feb 17, 2023 Local News
Police and JR West Train to Combat Terrorism for G7 Summit
In preparation for the G7 Hiroshima Summit to be held in May, the police and JR West conducted joint training on a platform at Hakata Station to prevent crimes by terrorists and ot...
Feb 17, 2023 Local News
Nishitetsu to Launch “Cycle Cargo” Service Allowing Bicycles on Buses
From April, Nishitetsu will begin operating a "cycle cargo" service that allows customers to bring their bicycles onto the bus. This will be the first service of its kind in Kyushu...
Feb 17, 2023 Local News
Cheering and Singing Return to SoftBank Hawks Games
The SoftBank Hawks announced that they will allow fans to cheer and sing songs at their games for the first time in four years, while still requiring masks to be worn as part of th...