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Kyushu’s Trade Surplus With U.S. Exceeds ¥1 Trillion For First Time

According to preliminary customs data released April 17, Kyushu’s trade surplus with...

Kyushu Shinkansen To See Peak Travel May 3–5 During Holidays

JR Kyushu and JR West have released reservation trends for the upcoming Golden Week, anticipating peak outbound travel on...

Pietro Pivots To Supermarket Pasta As Vegetable Prices Squeeze Dressing Sales

Fukuoka-based dressing maker Pietro is strengthening its collaboration with supermarkets to jointly...

Kyushu’s Population Falls To 12.48 Million

Kyushu’s total population fell by 0.7% year-on-year to 12.48 million as of October 1, 2024, according...

JR Kyushu Executives Referred To Prosecutors

Eight individuals including the former president of JR Kyushu Jet Ferry have been referred to prosecutors for...

Kyushu–Okinawa Business Sentiment Improves In Latest BOJ Survey

The Bank of Japan’s latest Tankan survey shows a slight improvement in business sentiment across Kyushu and Okinawa...

JR Kyushu Raises Fares For First Time In 29 Years

JR Kyushu increased its rail fares on April 1, marking the first fare hike since 1996, excluding sales tax adjustments...

Kyushu Electric Appoints New President

Kyushu Electric Power announced that President Kazuhiro Ikebe will become chairman with representative authority...