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Fukuoka Faces Influenza Surge, Public Urged to Take Precautions
In Fukuoka Prefecture, there has been a significant surge in influenza cases, prompting the Fukuoka City Medical Association to issue a warning during a press conference on...
Japanese-American Woman’s Citizenship Claim Denied in Fukuoka
In a landmark decision, the Fukuoka District Court has upheld the integrity of Japan's nationality law by dismissing a lawsuit that contested the law's provision on losing Japanese...
Fukuoka’s New Earthquake Response App
In an innovative move to improve emergency response after earthquakes, Fukuoka Prefecture has developed a support application aimed at rapidly assessing the danger level of damaged...
Fukuoka’s Yatai Culture Booms with 10 Billion Yen Impact
The economic impact of Fukuoka City's famous food stalls, known as Yatai, has significantly increased, surpassing 10 billion yen annually. A study conducted by a private research f...
Saga Police Nab Officer in Social Media Scam
Yurina Otani, a 25-year-old police officer from Osaka Prefecture, was arrested by the Saga Prefectural Police for participating in a social media fraud scheme...
Japan University of Economics Dorm Used for Telephone Fraud
A student from Japan University of Economics and an unemployed 19-year-old were arrested for their roles in a telephone scam in Fukuoka Prefecture. They, along with...
JR Kyushu Launches Driverless Trains on Kashii Line
JR Kyushu is set to introduce autonomous train operation on the Kashii Line in Fukuoka Prefecture from March next year. This initiative, the first of its kind within...
JR Kyushu Discusses Future of Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line
JR Kyushu, under President Youji Furumiya, announced its intention to discuss the future of public transportation with Kagoshima Prefecture and local municipalities along...
Influenza Warning in Fukuoka: Highest Since 2019
In Fukuoka Prefecture, a significant rise in influenza cases has led to the first influenza warning since January 2019, issued on November 30. In one week...
Fukuoka Unveils New Subway Cars After 27 Years!
The Fukuoka City Transportation Bureau has announced new "4000 Series" subway cars for the Airport and Hakozaki Lines, to start operating in fall 2024. This update...