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Kyushu-Okinawa Bankruptcy Cases Rise for Third Consecutive Month

November saw a 13% year-on-year increase in bankruptcy cases in Kyushu and Okinawa, reaching 77 incidents with liabilities over...

Severe Cold Wave Expected Across Japan Over the Holidays

Japan is set to experience extreme cold from Christmas through New Year’s, according to the latest monthly forecast by the Meteorological Agency...

UNESCO Recognizes Traditional Japanese Brewing

UNESCO has officially registered Japan's traditional brewing techniques, including sake, shochu, and...

Dogan Launches ¥70 Billion Fund to Revive Regional Businesses

Fukuoka-based investment firm Dogan has established a ¥70 billion fund aimed at revitalizing struggling businesses in...

Kyudenko to Rebrand After 36 Years

Kyudenko, a major Kyushu-based electrical and infrastructure contractor, has announced plans to change its name in October 2025...

BOJ Fukuoka Chief Monitors Trump’s Potential Trade Impact on Kyushu

The Bank of Japan's Fukuoka branch head, Kenji Sakuta, expressed concern about the possible economic effects...

Kyushu and Okinawa Senior Households Expected to Reach 47% by 2050

A recent study by Japan’s National Institute of Population and Social Security Research projects that by 2050, 47% of households in...

Kyushu Business Confidence Drops for Second Month

Business confidence in Kyushu declined for the second consecutive month in October, with the regional index down to 47.8...