Food Delivery Scam Exceeds ¥10 Million in Fukuoka
Fukuoka police have uncovered a large-scale scam involving Vietnamese restaurant operators and Japanese delivery workers, who exploited a food delivery service to...
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Kitakyushu Employee Arrested for Attempted Meth Smuggling
A 52-year-old company employee from Kitakyushu City has been arrested for allegedly smuggling over 2.6 kilograms of methamphetamine from the United States to Japan via...
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Japanese Language School Loses Court Battle Over Human Rights Violations
The Fukuoka District Court has ruled against a Japanese language school in Minami-ku, Fukuoka City, which sought to overturn the Ministry of Justice's decision to revoke its...
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Fukuoka City Partners with Major Bank to Boost Startups
Fukuoka City has entered into a strategic partnership with Mizuho Bank to support and nurture startups focused on addressing social issues. The agreement, formalized on...
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Japanet HD Acquires All Businesses of Yuko Yuko Holdings
Japanet Holdings has acquired all businesses of Yukoyuko Holdings, including its hotel reservation service. The acquisition aims to combine Yukoyuko’s customer base...
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70-Year-Old Man Arrested for DUI While Reporting to Police
A 70-year-old man in Fukuoka was arrested for driving under the influence after he arrived at the police station for questioning related to a previous DUI charge...
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Fukuoka Aims to Lead in EV Battery Recycling
Governor Hattori announced the launch of the "Fukuoka Model" for recycling used EV batteries, addressing the anticipated influx of these batteries. The model focuses on collection....
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Plans Announced for Kyushu’s First Four-Year Music University
Plans to establish Kyushu's first four-year music university were announced, with an expected opening in April 2026. The proposed "Fukuoka International Music University"...
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Heisei Chikuho Railway Faces Scrutiny Amid Falling Ridership
Governor Hattori has announced that if a statutory council is established, it will review public transportation options, including non-rail alternatives, for Heisei Chikuho...
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JR Kyushu Rushes to Upgrade Ticket Machines for New Banknotes
JR Kyushu is quickly upgrading its ticket machines to accommodate new banknotes set to be issued on July 3, the first update in 20 years. About half of the 600...
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