Nishitetsu Buses to Complete New Banknote Adaptations by 2025
Nishitetsu, the private railway operator based in Fukuoka, has announced plans to replace bus fare boxes to accommodate new ¥1,000 banknotes starting next month...
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Kyushu and US Collaborate on Cybersecurity Enhancement
A new initiative to bolster cybersecurity has been announced by a consortium of Kyushu-based companies and universities, in collaboration with...
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Kyushu Enters Rainy Season with Delayed Start
The Fukuoka Regional Meteorological Observatory announced on the 17th that northern Kyushu has likely entered the rainy season...
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Collaborative Project in Vietnam Turns Shrimp Farm Waste into Power
A joint project involving Tokyo-based Yuko Keisou and Kyushu University will convert sludge from shrimp farms in Vietnam into biogas for power generation...
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Iconic Kaho Theater to Reopen by 2031 with New Attractions
The Kaho Theater in Iizuka City, Fukuoka, is set to reopen by 2031 after major renovations. Closed since 2020 due to the pandemic and operated by the city since 2021...
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Government Appeals Court Ruling on Forced Sterilization Case
The Japanese government has appealed a court ruling that ordered it to compensate a couple from Fukuoka, forced into sterilization under the former Eugenic Protection Law...
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Cyberattack on Kyuden Group Affiliate Exposes 374,000 Personal Records
A recent cyberattack on Kyushu Electric Power's affiliate, Kyuhen, has potentially exposed over 374,000 personal records. Initially, the company, based in...
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Okinawa Evacuation Plan for Taiwan Contingency
Governor Seitaro Hattori of Fukuoka Prefecture has announced that relevant departments will meet to discuss an evacuation plan for...
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Fukuoka to Host International Flower Show
Fukuoka City has announced plans to host an international flower show, the "Fukuoka Flower Show," in two years. Inspired by...
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ESR to Invest in Kumamoto Logistics Hub
Hong Kong-based logistics real estate giant ESR has signed an agreement with Kumamoto Prefecture and Yatsushiro City to develop a logistics hub around...
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