Fukuoka Multi-Story Parking Lot Fire Destroys Six Vehicles
A fire broke out on June 20 at a two-story parking garage in central Fukuoka, burning six vehicles and a prefab shed. No injuries were reported...
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New BOJ Fukuoka Manager Prioritizes Community Engagement
Kenji Sakuta, the newly appointed manager of the Bank of Japan's Fukuoka branch, held his first press conference since taking office on June 17...
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Fukuoka Issues Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease Warning Amid Rising Cases
Fukuoka Prefecture has issued a warning for hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) due to a significant rise in cases, surpassing the alert threshold. From June 10 to 16...
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Fukuoka’s Yakitori Chain Hachibei Plans Global Expansion
Yakitori restaurant chain Hachibei, based in Fukuoka, announced its plan to open 100 new locations domestically and internationally within five years...
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7-Eleven Fukuoka Momochi Store: Eco-Friendly and Local Wood Usage
7-Eleven Japan has begun construction on a new, environmentally friendly wooden store in Fukuoka City. This next-generation store, set to open in late August 2024...
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IBM Expands AI-Driven BPO Services in Kitakyushu
IBM Japan has unveiled a new office in Kitakyushu, expanding its business process outsourcing (BPO) services enhanced with AI...
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Kyushu’s Industrial Production Declines in April Due to Auto Sector Slump
Kyushu’s industrial production index fell by 1.3% in April, marking the first decline in three months. The semiconductor sector experienced delayed orders...
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Defendant Expresses Regret in Hakata Station Murder Trial
In the trial for the murder of a former girlfriend near Hakata Station in January last year, the defendant expressed feelings of shock, regret, and apology. Susumu Terauchi...
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Male Supervisor Suspended for Sexual Harassment at Fukuoka Training Institution
A male supervisor in his thirties from the Fukuoka Prefecture's general affairs department has been suspended for five months due to sexual harassment at...
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Possible Iron Ship Discovered in Genkai Sea by Kyushu University Team
A research team from Kyushu University has discovered a 40-meter-long structure on the seabed off the coast of Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, which is likely an iron ship...
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