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Oct 8, 2024 Local News

Taiwanese Bank E.SUN Expands into Kumamoto

Taiwan’s E.SUN Bank will open a branch in Kumamoto on October 23, following its 2023 expansion into Fukuoka. This move comes as...

Business

Kumamoto Prefecture

Oct 8, 2024 Local News

Monkey Sightings in Fukuoka’s Jonan Ward Spark Warnings

Multiple monkey sightings were reported in Fukuoka’s Jonan Ward on October 6, prompting local police to issue safety warnings...

Others

Jonan-ku

Oct 8, 2024 Local News

Fukuoka to Introduce Early Recruitment Exams to Secure Talent

Fukuoka Prefecture will implement early recruitment exams starting next year to compete with private companies for talent. With civil service exam applicants...

General

Fukuoka Prefecture

Oct 8, 2024 Local News

Ex-City Councilor Sentenced to 10 Years for COVID-19 Loan Fraud

A former city councilor from Neyagawa, Osaka, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and ordered to repay ¥198 million by...

Others

Fukuoka Prefecture

Oct 7, 2024 Local News

Kyushu Electric to Close Two Thermal Plants by 2026

Kyushu Electric Power announced plans to shut down one thermal power plant each at Buzen and Kanda by 2026 due to...

General

Fukuoka Prefecture

Oct 7, 2024 Local News

Fukuoka School Gyms Lack AC Despite Shelter Role

Only 8.3% of public high school gyms and 1.6% of elementary and middle school gyms in Fukuoka Prefecture are equipped with air conditioning...

General

Fukuoka Prefecture

Oct 7, 2024 Local News

Three Arrested for Illegal Taxi Service in Fukuoka

Three Chinese nationals were arrested in Fukuoka for operating an illegal taxi service, commonly referred to as "white taxis," without proper permits...