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Nov 24, 2022 Local News
Sukesan Udon Updates and Expands
Sukesan Udon refreshed their shop in Okagaki, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 16 with new systems to ensure smoother and safer operation. The new interior features booth tables, more i...
Nov 21, 2022 Local News
Soichiro Takashima Wins Fourth Term as Fukuoka Mayor
Soichiro Takashima, the incumbent, was elected for the fourth time, defeating two newcomers, including Mr. Tanaka, a former city councilor, whom the Constitutional Democratic Party...
Nov 18, 2022 Local News
Car Ownership on the Rise in Fukuoka
Number of cars owned by the Fukuoka population is on the rise. The number reached 771,171 (incl. motorbikes) as of the fiscal year of 2020, causing severe congestion especially in ...
Nov 18, 2022 Local News
Kitakyushu To Support Temporary Stores Near Tanga Market
Kitakyushu City has announced that it will set up temporary stores in the Tanga Market that were damaged by two fires and will be operational by next April. The city will prepare 2...
Nov 18, 2022 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture to Register and Introduce SDG Compliant Companies
Fukuoka Prefecture has launched a program to register and introduce companies and organizations in the prefecture that are actively working toward achieving the Sustainable Develop...
Nov 18, 2022 Local News
More Kyushu Companies Back in the Black
Approximately 56% of Kyushu-based companies reported an increased profit for the 2022 April-September term. Economic reactivation following the impact of the pandemic pushed up rev...
Nov 17, 2022 Local News
Cruise Ships Returning to Port of Hakata
Following the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT) announcement to resume accepting international cruise ships into Japan, the Port of Hakata is expected...
Nov 17, 2022 Local News
Veterinary Association To Open Office inside ACROS
The Federation of Asian Veterinary Associations and Fukuoka Prefecture signed a memorandum to open its Japanese Office inside ACROS Fukuoka. FAVA aims to deepen people’s understand...
Nov 16, 2022 Local News
1 Kilo Marijuana Bust in Fukuoka
A suspect in his 20s was arrested for possessing nearly 1 kg of dried marijuana for commercial purposes at his home. The suspect denies some of the charges. After receiving informa...
Nov 15, 2022 Local News
Redback Spiders Found at School in Kitakyushu
Thirty-four redback spiders were found at a high school in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. This is the largest number of dangerous spiders found at one time in Kitakyushu City...
