New Director of Kyushu Transport Bureau Emphasizes Tourism and Transportation
Shugo Harada, the newly appointed director of the Kyushu Transport Bureau, emphasized his commitment to enhancing tourism and transportation in Kyushu during...
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Mizuho Subsidiary Acquires Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk Hotel
ML Estate, a subsidiary of Mizuho Leasing and part of the Mizuho Financial Group, has announced the acquisition of the Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk hotel...
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New Route for Kyushu Shinkansen Under Review
A hearing by the ruling party's review committee was held regarding the development policy of the Kyushu Shinkansen West Kyushu route. Sakai Hidetaka...
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Taishin Bank Opens Fukuoka Branch, Targets Profitability and Collaboration
Taiwanese bank Taishin International Bank aims to achieve profitability within three years at its newly established Fukuoka branch, supporting the increasing number of...
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Fukuoka Population Declines Slightly, Foreign Residents Increase
As of January 1, 2024, the total population of Fukuoka Prefecture was approximately 5,095,000, marking a decrease of about 9,500 from the previous year...
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Record Foreign Visitors to Kyushu in First Half of 2024
Kyushu saw a 60% increase in foreign visitors in the first half of 2024, reaching over 2.13 million, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 15%. The devaluation of...
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Company Ordered to Pay for Fraudulent “Hand Power” Healing Seminars
The Fukuoka District Court has ordered Earth Heart and its successor organization, Saint Mother, to pay approximately 24 million yen in damages. They were found...
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Unlimited JR Rides for Seniors Who Surrender Driver’s Licenses
JR Kyushu is offering a new pass allowing seniors over 65 who voluntarily surrender their driver's licenses to ride most of its local and rapid trains in Fukuoka Prefecture...
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Real-Time Yatai Status via LINE in Fukuoka
Fukuoka City has introduced a new service on its official LINE account that allows users to check the real-time operational status of all Yatai (food stalls) to...
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JR Kyushu to Build New Rail Facility in Kitakyushu
JR Kyushu announced plans to construct a new rail maintenance facility in Kitakyushu, transferring functions from the aging Kokura General Vehicle Center...
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