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Apr 3, 2024 Local News
Dentist Nabs Dental Silver in Night Heist at Kyushu University Hospital
A 38-year-old dentist has been arrested for allegedly breaking into Kyushu University Hospital in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City, and stealing a silver...
Apr 3, 2024 Local News
Japan’s First Hydrogen-Powered Tour Boat Set to Sail in Kitakyushu
In an innovative step toward carbon neutrality, a maritime company based in Moji District, Kitakyushu City, is launching "HANARIA," a tour boat powered by electricity generated fro...
Apr 2, 2024 Local News
Nishi-Nippon Railroad to Introduce Touch Payment at All Stations by 2024
Nishi-Nippon Railroad plans to implement touch payment systems, compatible with credit cards, at all 73 stations across its rail lines, including the Tenjin Omuta Line and Kaizuka ...
Apr 2, 2024 Local News
Nagasaki Stadium City to Create 1,000 Jobs with Japanet Holdings
Japanet Holdings, headquartered in Sasebo, Nagasaki, has unveiled plans to employ about 1,000 individuals, combining full-time and part-time roles, at the soon-to-open...
Apr 2, 2024 Local News
Kyushu and Okinawa’s Economic Recovery Pace Stagnates
The pace of economic recovery in Kyushu and Okinawa is showing signs of slowing, according to the Bank of Japan's latest "Short-Term Economic Survey of Enterprises in Japan...
Apr 2, 2024 Local News
Hakata and Kitakyushu Chosen for Defense and Coast Guard Training Hubs
The Japanese government has designated Hakata Port and Kitakyushu Airport as "Specific Use Ports and Airports" to facilitate smooth operations for the Self-Defense Forces and...
Apr 2, 2024 Local News
Manga Artist in Fukuoka Faces 47M Yen Tax Evasion Charges
A manga artist from Fukuoka City, known for their work on popular manga, has been accused by the Fukuoka National Tax Bureau of failing to declare three years' worth of income...
Apr 2, 2024 Local News
New Outlet Proposal for Marinoa City Fukuoka’s Comprehensive Renovation
Mitsui Fudosan is considering the introduction of Mitsui Outlet Park as part of a comprehensive renovation plan for Marinoa City Fukuoka, located in the Nishi Ward of Fukuoka City....
Mar 29, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka City Launches Electric Scooter Sharing Service
In Fukuoka City, a new electric scooter sharing service began on the 27th, following last year's July enforcement of the revised Road Traffic Law which allows individuals over...
Mar 28, 2024 Local News
U.S. Military Personnel Among Three Caught with Cannabis in Tenjin
In a recent incident in Tenjin, the heart of Fukuoka City, three individuals, including a 30-year-old affiliated with the U.S. Military Base in Iwakuni and two Japanese nationals i...
