Kitakyushu and JR West Forge Partnership to Boost “Western Golden Route” Tourism
Kitakyushu City and JR West Japan have signed a partnership agreement aimed at enhancing tourism and facilitating large MICE...
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Kyushu Electric Plans ¥20 Billion Bond for Nuclear Safety and Decarbonization
Kyushu Electric Power will issue transition bonds worth ¥20 billion to refinance safety upgrades at nuclear facilities and support decarbonization. This initiative...
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Oita Prefecture Sees Record Migration, Surpassing 10,000 in a Decade
Oita Prefecture announced on May 7th that a record 1,714 individuals relocated to the area in fiscal year 2023, surpassing the previous year by...
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Fukuoka Reports Over 9,400 COVID Post-infection Consults in Year Since Reclassification
It has been one year since COVID-19 was reclassified under Japan’s Infectious Disease Law in Fukuoka, with the latest local infection numbers showing a downward trend. Despite this...
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U.S. Navy Personnel from Sasebo Base Arrested for DUI in Fukuoka
A 25-year-old U.S. Navy serviceman was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Fukuoka City's Chuo Ward. After reports of erratic driving early in the morning...
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Kasuga City Official Arrested for Operating an Electric Scooter While Intoxicated
In the early hours of the morning, Yui Tachibana, a 24-year-old childcare worker from Kasuga City Hall, was arrested for driving an electric scooter under...
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AI Utilized to Enhance Flood Prediction Accuracy in Kyushu
A collaborative research group, led by Professor Yuji Sugihara of Kyushu University, is pioneering a new flood prediction technology using AI and atmospheric data...
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Fukuoka Dome Renamed to Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka
The home stadium of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, previously known as Fukuoka Dome, has been officially renamed to "Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka" as of April 25. This change...
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Genkai Town Council Approves Petition for Nuclear Waste Literature Survey
On April 25, the Genkai Town Council in Saga Prefecture passed a petition urging the town to apply for the first stage of a nuclear waste disposal site selection process, known as ...
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JR Kyushu Launches “Kanpachi-Ichiroku” Train for Scenic Hakata-Beppu Route
JR Kyushu will launch its new sightseeing train, the "Kanpachi-Ichiroku," on April 26, offering a lavish travel experience between Hakata Station and Beppu Station in Oita Prefectu...
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