Omusubi: A Glimpse into Fukuoka’s Charm with Kanna Hashimoto
NHK's upcoming serial drama "Omusubi," featuring Kanna Hashimoto, is a heartfelt story set against the picturesque backdrop of Fukuoka and Itoshima. Hashimoto plays Yui Yoneda...
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Fukuoka Launches Donation Drive for Taiwan Earthquake Relief
Following a severe earthquake in Taiwan on April 3, Fukuoka Prefecture has initiated a donation campaign to assist the affected. The quake led to nine deaths and over a thousand in...
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Saga Jockey Arrested for Suspected Drunk Driving
A 54-year-old jockey from Saga Racing has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Kurume City, denying the allegations despite police findings. The jockey, Isao Yamaguchi, w...
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Seiyu to Exit Kyushu, Selling All Stores to Izumi
Seiyu announces the sale of all its Kyushu outlets, including the "Sunny" food supermarkets, to Hiroshima-based Izumi, marking its exit from the region. This move is part of Seiyu'...
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Fukuoka Advises Measles Antibody Tests Beyond Routine Vaccinations
As measles cases rise nationwide, prompting increased vaccine demand, the Fukuoka City Medical Association urges those not covered by routine child vaccinations to first undergo an...
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Dentist Nabs Dental Silver in Night Heist at Kyushu University Hospital
A 38-year-old dentist has been arrested for allegedly breaking into Kyushu University Hospital in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City, and stealing a silver...
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Japan’s First Hydrogen-Powered Tour Boat Set to Sail in Kitakyushu
In an innovative step toward carbon neutrality, a maritime company based in Moji District, Kitakyushu City, is launching "HANARIA," a tour boat powered by electricity generated fro...
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Nishi-Nippon Railroad to Introduce Touch Payment at All Stations by 2024
Nishi-Nippon Railroad plans to implement touch payment systems, compatible with credit cards, at all 73 stations across its rail lines, including the Tenjin Omuta Line and Kaizuka ...
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Nagasaki Stadium City to Create 1,000 Jobs with Japanet Holdings
Japanet Holdings, headquartered in Sasebo, Nagasaki, has unveiled plans to employ about 1,000 individuals, combining full-time and part-time roles, at the soon-to-open...
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Kyushu and Okinawa’s Economic Recovery Pace Stagnates
The pace of economic recovery in Kyushu and Okinawa is showing signs of slowing, according to the Bank of Japan's latest "Short-Term Economic Survey of Enterprises in Japan...
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