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Jul 3, 2024 Local News
Plans Announced for Kyushu’s First Four-Year Music University
Plans to establish Kyushu's first four-year music university were announced, with an expected opening in April 2026. The proposed "Fukuoka International Music University"...
Jul 3, 2024 Local News
Heisei Chikuho Railway Faces Scrutiny Amid Falling Ridership
Governor Hattori has announced that if a statutory council is established, it will review public transportation options, including non-rail alternatives, for Heisei Chikuho...
Jul 3, 2024 Local News
JR Kyushu Rushes to Upgrade Ticket Machines for New Banknotes
JR Kyushu is quickly upgrading its ticket machines to accommodate new banknotes set to be issued on July 3, the first update in 20 years. About half of the 600...
Jul 2, 2024 Local News
Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival Kicks Off Featuring Gundam-themed Float
The Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival has begun in Fukuoka City, showcasing creatively decorated floats. One highlight is the Gundam-themed float...
Jul 2, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Broadcasters to Share Helicopter Footage in Earthquake Emergencies
Four Fukuoka-based private broadcasters and NHK have signed an agreement to share helicopter footage during major earthquakes like the Nankai Trough earthquake...
Jul 2, 2024 Local News
Kyushu, Okinawa Business Sentiment Declines After Nine Quarters
The Bank of Japan released its Tankan survey on July 1, indicating a decline in business sentiment among companies in Kyushu and Okinawa for...
Jun 28, 2024 Local News
New Luggage Service “Crosta Hakata” Launches at JR Hakata Station
Starting July 1, JR West Japan Marunix Co., Ltd. will open "Crosta Hakata" at Hakata Station's Hikari Plaza. This is the first "Crosta" store in Kyushu, offering...
Jun 28, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Taxis to Implement Pickup Fee in July
Starting July 1, taxi companies in Fukuoka City and nearby municipalities will introduce a "pickup fee" of 200 to 300 yen for passengers requesting a specific pickup location...
Jun 28, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Airport Launches “Yatai Concierge” to Promote Local Food Stalls
Fukuoka City has launched a "Yatai Concierge" service at Fukuoka Airport's international terminal to introduce the charm of its traditional food stalls, known as yatai, to foreign ...
Jun 27, 2024 Local News
Saga City’s “Super App” Wins Japan DX Award
Saga City's official "Super App" received the Japan DX Award for its innovative approach to digital transformation in public services. The app, operational since June 2023...
