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Apr 9, 2026

Foreign Trainees Pass Nursing Exam In Fukuoka

Seven foreign nationals who passed Fukuoka Prefecture’s nursing assistant exam while working visited the prefectural office on April 7 to report...

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Apr 9, 2026

Restored Shinkansen Car Arrives In Hakata

A Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” lead car damaged in the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake arrived at Hakata Port on April 7 following restoration by JR Kyushu...

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Apr 9, 2026

Tree Falls at Maizuru Park During Festival

A cherry tree about 15 meters tall collapsed at Maizuru Park in Fukuoka’s Chuo Ward on April 8 during the Fukuoka Castle Sakura Festival, city officials...

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Apr 7, 2026

Nishitetsu Expands Real Estate Business in Vietnam

Nishi-Nippon Railroad (Nishitetsu) has established a subsidiary in Ho Chi Minh City to strengthen its overseas real estate operations. Announced on...

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Apr 7, 2026

Fukuoka Uses Puns for Traffic Safety Campaign

Fukuoka police launched the spring traffic safety campaign on April 6 with a public awareness event using wordplay slogans to engage drivers. About 60...

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Apr 7, 2026

Fukuoka Launches Sign Language Call Service

Fukuoka Prefecture has introduced a video call service that enables residents with hearing or speech difficulties to communicate with government...

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Apr 7, 2026

Kitakyushu Airport Trade Hits Record High

Trade at Kitakyushu Airport reached record highs in 2025, driven by increased semiconductor-related cargo, according to Moji Customs. Exports rose...

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Fukuoka's Part-Time Wages Hit Record High in July

Apr 7, 2026

Fukuoka Wages Increase Exceeds National Average

Average wage increases in Fukuoka Prefecture exceeded the national level in this year’s spring labor negotiations, according to Rengo Fukuoka. Data...

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