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Jan 30, 2009 Local News
Takeo Using Lemon Grass to Drive out Wild Boars
The herb lemon grass is one of the special products of Takeo, Saga Prefecture, and that herb is disliked by wild boars. The area also has a problem with wild boars rooting through ...
Jan 30, 2009 Local News
Fukuoka Bank to Modify ATM Transfer Fees
Fukuoka Bank announced it would partially change the ATM transfer fees it charges as of March 16. The fees for customers using ordinary bank books and cash cards will be reduced fr...
Jan 30, 2009 Local News
Domestic Airlines Mulling Expanded Fukuoka-Sendai Servic
Japan Air Lines and revealed that it is considering increasing the number of round trip flights between Fukuoka City and Sendai, while All Nippon Airlines said that it might resume...
Jan 30, 2009 Local News
Daihatsu Kyushu’s Aggregate Production Tops One Million Units
Oita Prefecture-based minicar and compact car manufacturer Daihatsu Kyushu produced its one millionth auto at its Oita plant. The factory opened in November 2004, so it took just f...
Jan 30, 2009 Local News
Takeoff/Landing Cycles Decline by 7500 at Fukuoka Airport
Debate is continuing about ways to relieve congestion at the Fukuoka Airport, which is nearing capacity, but a preliminary report by the airport authorities reveals there was a dec...
Jan 30, 2009 Local News
Chikugo River Bridge Slated for Repair
The bridge over the Chikugo River between Okawa, Fukuoka Prefecture, and Saga City, a nationally designated important cultural treasure, will undergo a major facelift and repair th...
Jan 30, 2009 Local News
Fukuoka Financial Group Plans Structural Reform
The Fukuoka Financial Group announced it will reform the structure of group operations effective February 13. The objective is to enhance the screening operations of Fukuoka Bank. ...
Jan 30, 2009 Local News
Free Mutual Access for Kyushu Regional Bank ATMs
Kyushu’s 10 regional banks announced they will launch a service in which their ATMs can be used interchangeably for no service charge. The service, which will eliminate the current...
Jan 30, 2009 Local News
Minami Nippon Bank Mulling Application for Public Funds
The Kagoshima City-based Minami Nippon Bank revealed it is considering applying to the national government for an injection of public funds. The bank will also convene an extraordi...
Jan 30, 2009 Local News
Kyushu Universities Strengthening Financial Aid Programs for Students
With the rapidly deteriorating economic situation, Kyushu universities and junior colleges are promoting ties with consumer loan companies to ensure that new students can afford th...