First Net Influx into Kyushu in 15 Years
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications released figures showing the first net influx of population into Kyushu in 15 years. Last year, there was a net outflow of 13,225 people from the seven prefectures, but this year a net influx of 9,719 people into Fukuoka Prefecture resulted in an overall net influx for the region of 843 people. The year-on-year increase for Fukuoka Prefecture was the highest in Japan.