Kitakyushu Market Fire: Woman Sentenced for Negligence
A 63-year-old former restaurant owner received a two-year suspended sentence for causing the second large fire in Kitakyushu's Tanga Market in August 2022...
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Fukuoka Sees Sharp Rise in COVID-19 Cases
COVID-19 cases in Fukuoka have surged to 1.68 times the previous week's count, with 2,233 new infections reported from July 1 to 7. The average number of cases...
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Explosion on Ship in Kanda Town: Seven Injured, No Fatalities
An explosion occurred on a ship docked at a cement factory in Kanda Town, Fukuoka, sending seven men to the hospital with burn injuries. The incident took place around 9:40 AM on J...
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Record High Bankruptcies in Fukuoka for First Half of 2024
Fukuoka Prefecture experienced over 240 corporate bankruptcies from January to June 2024, marking a 34% rise compared to the same period last year. This number surpasses the 230...
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Highest Wage Increase Since 2015 in Fukuoka
The latest report from Rengo Fukuoka reveals that this year's average wage increase in Fukuoka, including regular raises, reached 5.62%, the highest since 2015...
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Fukuoka City Reports Record-High Tax Revenue for Fiscal Year 2023
Fukuoka City's tax revenue for fiscal year 2023 reached a record high of 369.937 billion yen, marking a 3.3% increase from the previous year. Key contributors to this growth includ...
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Fukuoka Zoo’s Beloved Lion “Nene” Passes Away at 21
Fukuoka Zoo has announced the passing of Nene, a 21-year-old female lion who had been a resident for over 18 years. Nene died on July 9th, leaving the zoo with only...
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Major International Conference AOGS 2026 to be Held in Fukuoka
Fukuoka has been selected to host the 2026 annual meeting of the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS). This marks the second time Japan will host the conference...
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Fukuoka University and Economic Association Partner to Boost Local Sports
Fukuoka University and the Fukuoka Economic Association have signed an agreement to promote local sports, including transitioning junior high school club...
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Man in Kasuga Loses ¥86 Million in Cryptocurrency Scam
A 64-year-old man from Kasuga City was defrauded of over ¥86 million through a cryptocurrency investment scam on social media. The victim was persuaded by a person...
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