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Kudo-kai HQ Site Transformation Funded

An NPO in Kitakyushu has raised over ¥1 billion via crowdfunding to construct a welfare facility on the former...

Driverless Bus Testing Expands in Kitakyushu Between Airport and JR Station

The second year of autonomous bus trials has begun between Kitakyushu Airport and JR Kusami Station, addressing driver shortages in...

Mojiko Station Ruins Demolition Begins, Some Parts Preserved

Kitakyushu City will begin demolishing parts of the Mojiko Station ruins on November 28 to make way for a new multi-use public facility...

Kitakyushu Initiates Solar Panel Recycling Program

Kitakyushu City has partnered with two companies to recycle and reuse solar panels. Starting in 2024, discarded panels...

Kitakyushu’s Ohishi Sangyo Strawberries Exports

Ohishi Sangyo, based in Kitakyushu, has launched a subsidiary in Malaysia to export delicate Japanese fruits like...

Kitakyushu School Lunch Favorites Now at 7-Eleven

A popular school lunch item from Kitakyushu—meatballs with colorful sweet and sour sauce—is now available at 7-Eleven stores in the area...

Kitakyushu and Fukuoka Strengthen “One Flower per Person” Campaign

Kitakyushu and Fukuoka Cities will expand their joint “One Flower per Person” campaign to beautify neighborhoods...

Electric Scooter Rental Service LUUP Launches in Kitakyushu

The electric scooter rental service LUUP, already available in Fukuoka, expanded to Kitakyushu on October 29, with...