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Aug 18, 2023 Local News
Kyushu Flavors Arrive in Thailand with New Yamaya Outlet
Yamaya Communications, based in Fukuoka, has opened the first "Hakata Tempura Yamaya" outlet in Bangkok, Thailand, in collaboration with JALUX, a Japan Airlines affiliate. Situated...
Aug 17, 2023 Local News
Toyota Kyushu Plans Full Renewable Power at Kokura Factory
Toyota Kyushu is gearing up to convert its Kokura factory's entire power consumption to renewable energy. Starting in September, the plant will implement a system that uses solar p...
Aug 17, 2023 Local News
New Faces from Fukuoka in Rugby World Cup Team
The Japanese national rugby team has revealed its players for the Rugby World Cup in France, starting in September, including six individuals with ties to Kyushu. Fukuoka's Nagare ...
Aug 16, 2023 Local News
Joyful Turns Profit; Plans 400-450 Store Renovations Planned
According to local media reports, Joyful, the family restaurant chain in Kyushu, experienced a 36% decrease in net profit to 1.6 billion yen for June 2023, largely due to...
Aug 16, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Minimum Wage Boosted to 941 Yen
The Fukuoka Regional Minimum Wage Council has proposed an increase in Fukuoka Prefecture's minimum hourly wage from 900 yen to 941 yen, a 41-yen increase...
Aug 16, 2023 Local News
Nishitetsu Profits Surge 2.4x to 9.3 Billion Yen
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. announced a net profit of 9.3 billion yen for Q1 2023, a 2.4-fold increase from the previous year, largely due to the sale of Nishishin Palace in Fu...
Aug 9, 2023 Local News
Kyushu’s Economic Sentiment Hits 4-Month High
According to the economic watcher survey (street corner economy) announced by Japan's...
Aug 9, 2023 Local News
Police Uncover Deplorable Pet Conditions; Breeder Arrested
A 74-year-old former breeder, Yoshie Yokoo, in Yanagawa City was arrested for allegedly violating animal...
Aug 9, 2023 Local News
Hawks Boost Bullpen with Former Red Sox Pitcher
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks have signed 26-year-old Venezuelan pitcher Darwinzon Hernandez, a former...
Aug 9, 2023 Local News
A Costly Bite: Udon Chain’s Tempura Pranksters Fined
Two individuals in their twenties have received summary orders for a fine of 300,000 yen each, after being charged with...