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May 10, 2024 Local News
New Underground Passage Planned for Fukuoka’s Tenjin Area
Fukuoka City has announced plans to develop a new underground walkway in Tenjin, the city's central commercial district, aimed at...
May 10, 2024 Local News
Rare Two-Headed Snake Discovered in Kitakyushu to be Exhibited This Summer
This summer, the Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History and Human History in Yahata Higashi Ward will unveil a rare and remarkable exhibit: a two-headed mamushi snake discovered in.....
May 9, 2024 Local News
Genkai Mayor Discusses “Nuclear Waste” Challenges with Economy Minister
In Genkai, Saga Prefecture, Mayor Shintaro Wakiyama met with Economy Minister Saito to express his concerns about selecting a site for disposing of high-level radioactive waste, kn...
May 9, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Police Promote Safe Cycling During “Bicycle Month”
May is designated as "Bicycle Month" in Fukuoka, with police conducting awareness campaigns to promote safe cycling practices. On May 8, police intensified enforcement across 35 lo...
May 9, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Airport Records First Profit Post-Privatization
Fukuoka International Airport has achieved a significant financial milestone, reporting its first operational profit since its complete privatization in 2019. The airport's operati...
May 9, 2024 Local News
Kumamoto University to Launch Semiconductor Graduate Program in Spring 2025
Kumamoto University announced plans to open a new graduate school focusing on semiconductor and information mathematics education in spring 2025. The initiative responds to the pre...
May 9, 2024 Local News
Two Arrested for Impersonating Police in Fukuoka Traffic Incident
In February, a dangerous traffic accident occurred in Fukuoka's Chuo Ward when two men, posing as police officers in a vehicle equipped with sirens and red lights, ran a red light ...
May 9, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka-Based Reference to Equip All Rental Properties with EV Charging Stations
Reference, a real estate company in Fukuoka, plans to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at all its rental properties to...
May 9, 2024 Local News
Kitakyushu and JR West Forge Partnership to Boost “Western Golden Route” Tourism
Kitakyushu City and JR West Japan have signed a partnership agreement aimed at enhancing tourism and facilitating large MICE...
May 9, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Electric Plans ¥20 Billion Bond for Nuclear Safety and Decarbonization
Kyushu Electric Power will issue transition bonds worth ¥20 billion to refinance safety upgrades at nuclear facilities and support decarbonization. This initiative...
