Sanyo Shinkansen Celebrates 50 Years with Historical Map Exhibit
The Sanyo Shinkansen marks its 50th anniversary this year, and a special exhibit highlighting its history through...
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Underground River Construction Progresses in Fukuoka to Prevent Flooding
Fukuoka City has begun the construction of its first underground river to prevent flooding caused by...
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JR Kyushu to Purchase “Queen Beetle” After Suspending Korea Route Operations
JR Kyushu has announced its decision to purchase the high-speed ferry Queen Beetle from...
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Fukuoka’s Gang Member Numbers Drop Below 1,000 for the First Time
The number of organized crime members in Fukuoka Prefecture has fallen below 1,000 for the first time since records began in 1992, according to...
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Karaoke Booth Installed at Saga Airport—A First in Japan
Saga Airport has become the first in Japan to install a karaoke booth in its terminal, allowing travelers to enjoy singing while waiting for flights...
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Ippudo Expands Shareholder Benefits
Chikaranomoto Holdings, the operator of Ippudo ramen restaurants, announced expanded shareholder benefits on January 22...
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Kyushu Sets Record with 4,260,000 Foreign Visitors in 2024
The Kyushu Transport Bureau announced that 4,260,525 foreign visitors arrived in Kyushu in 2024, a 37% increase from...
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Nishinippon City Bank Launches First-in-Japan Life Insurance Management via Banking App
Nishinippon City Bank has added a new feature to its app, allowing users to view details of life insurance plans sold by the bank. This marks the first time in...
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Fukuoka Approves “Engineer Visa” System for Semiconductor Industry
Fukuoka City has granted approval for the use of the "Engineer Visa" system to the Japanese subsidiary of U.S.-based semiconductor...
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Kyushu Electric Suspends Ads on Fuji TV Amid Scandal
Kyushu Electric Power has suspended advertisements on programs produced by Fuji TV following allegations of misconduct involving...
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