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Jun 5, 2024 Local News
Koga City Considers Including Same-Sex Couples on Resident Certificates
Mayor Kazuki Tanabe of Koga City, Fukuoka Prefecture, announced that the city is considering allowing same-sex couples to be listed as "husband" or "wife" on...
Jun 5, 2024 Local News
Japan Designates Four New Financial Hubs Including Fukuoka
The Japanese government has designated four regions, including Fukuoka, as "Financial and Asset Management Special Zones" to develop international financial hubs...
Jun 5, 2024 Local News
Kyushu MaaS to Launch in August
The Kyushu Regional Strategy Conference has announced the launch of "Kyushu MaaS" (Mobility as a Service) on August 1, aiming to simplify travel across the Kyushu region by...
Jun 4, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Police Establish Special Unit to Combat Unlawful Demands at Shareholder Meetings
With numerous shareholder meetings scheduled in June, the Fukuoka Prefectural Police established a special unit on June 3 to address illegal demands at these gatherings...
Jun 4, 2024 Local News
Surge in Theft of Air Conditioner Units in Itoshima Amid Rising Metal Prices
With summer approaching, Itoshima City has reported a spike in the theft of air conditioner outdoor units, with 11 units stolen by the end of May. The stolen units...
Jun 4, 2024 Local News
JR Kyushu Suspends High-Speed Ferry Service Due to Structural Damage
JR Kyushu announced the suspension of its high-speed ferry “Queen Beetle” connecting Hakata Port and Busan until June 28 due to...
Jun 4, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Governments Plan for Potential Evacuations Amid Taiwan Crisis
In light of a potential “Taiwan contingency,” the Japanese government has presented an evacuation plan for residents of Okinawa’s Sakishima Islands, pairing them with...
Jun 3, 2024 Local News
Gundam Debuts at This Year’s Yamakasa Festival
For the first time, a Gundam-themed float will be featured in the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival (July 1-15, 2024). The "Hachiban Yamakasa Kamikawabata-dori," known for...
May 30, 2024 Local News
Major Road Construction Firm Uses Recycled Asphalt in Fukuoka Projects
A major road construction company, Kajima Road, revealed that it used recycled asphalt materials instead of new ones in nine projects, including...
May 30, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Holds Emergency Meeting to Address Monkey Attacks
In response to recent monkey attacks in Fukuoka City, where children and women were injured, Fukuoka Prefecture held an emergency meeting with police and local hunting associations...
