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Kudo-kai HQ Site Transformation Funded

An NPO in Kitakyushu has raised over ¥1 billion via crowdfunding to construct a welfare facility on the former...

New Control Tower Debuts at Fukuoka Airport

Fukuoka Airport's new control tower, standing at 94.2 meters tall, began operations on December 5. It was constructed in...

Queen Beetle Ferry Suspension Extended Again

JR Kyushu Jet Ferry announced that the suspension of its Queen Beetle high-speed ferry, connecting Fukuoka and Busan, will be extended through...

Fukuoka Chamber Celebrates Local Excellence With 2024 Attractive City Awards

On December 2, 2024, the Fukuoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Committee for Attractive City Building, chaired by...

Dogan Launches ¥70 Billion Fund to Revive Regional Businesses

Fukuoka-based investment firm Dogan has established a ¥70 billion fund aimed at revitalizing struggling businesses in...

Kyudenko to Rebrand After 36 Years

Kyudenko, a major Kyushu-based electrical and infrastructure contractor, has announced plans to change its name in October 2025...

Nishitetsu Enters China’s Expanding Live Commerce Market

Nishi-Nippon Railroad (Nishitetsu) has launched "OMAKASE Live," a live commerce service targeting China’s ¥44 trillion market...

Fukuoka Prefecture Proposes ¥116 Billion Supplementary Budget

Fukuoka Prefecture has submitted a supplementary budget proposal totaling ¥116.1 billion for FY2024 to the prefectural assembly...