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Rookie Pitcher Carter Stewart Signs Big Contract with Softbank Hawks
Fukuoka Softbank Hawks newest team member Carter Stewart expressed his excitement to start his professional baseball career in Japan at a press conference on June 3. The 19-year-ol...
Kyushu University Ramps Up R&D of Electric Airplanes and Flying Cars
Tapping into its world-class superconductor technology, Kyushu University has begun ramping up research and development into producing the next generation of aircraft, including el...
JR Kyushu and Daiichi Kotsu Sangyo Tie-up
JR Kyushu and Daiichi Kotsu Sangyo Co., Ltd established a partnership on May 30 to provide more seamless and useful service to their customers. The two companies envision of MaaS (...
Use of Garbage Bins and Public Lockers to be Limited During G20
Use of dust boxes and coin lockers in public spaces in Fukuoka City will be limited as a safety precaution during the G20 Fukuoka Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meet...
Fukuoka City Encourages Companies to Allow Staff Power Naps
Fukuoka City says it has begun to encourage napping-at-work using a unique initiative. The city is collaborating with Nishikawa Co., Ltd., one of the leading producers of bedding i...
FINA World Championships 2021 in Fukuoka Formally Announced
On May 22 the committee for the 19th FINA World Championships 2021 Fukuoka revealed an outline of the tournament and officially announced the hosting of the 19th FINA World Masters...
Up to 50% Off on Stays at Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk – Book Now!
In celebration of the Hilton Hotels’ 100th anniversary on May 31, 2019, Hilton Hotels are offering a 100-hour, time-limited sale which began at 12 pm on May 20. Get up to 50% off y...
Security Document Leaked ahead of G20 Meeting in Fukuoka
An internal document including security information for Fukuoka Airport was mistakenly sent to twenty media companies in Kyushu. The document was meant to direct attention amongst ...
Kyushu Electric Enters Thailand’s Electrical Power Market
Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc. announced their entrance into the electricity market in Thailand on May 14. The company has invested in an electricity producing company, Electricit...
Fukuoka Junior High Schools Get New Uniforms for First Time in 70 Years
Designs for new school uniforms to be worn by students at Fukuoka City’s municipal junior high schools from spring 2020 have been finalized. The new school uniform is said to be mo...