Kyushu Governments Plan for Potential Evacuations Amid Taiwan Crisis
In light of a potential “Taiwan contingency,” the Japanese government has presented an evacuation plan for residents of Okinawa’s Sakishima Islands, pairing them with...
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Kyushu Governments Plan for Potential Evacuations Amid Taiwan Crisis
In light of a potential “Taiwan contingency,” the Japanese government has presented an evacuation plan for residents of Okinawa’s Sakishima Islands, pairing them with...
Gundam Debuts at This Year’s Yamakasa Festival
For the first time, a Gundam-themed float will be featured in the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival (July 1-15, 2024). The "Hachiban Yamakasa Kamikawabata-dori," known for...
Major Road Construction Firm Uses Recycled Asphalt in Fukuoka Projects
A major road construction company, Kajima Road, revealed that it used recycled asphalt materials instead of new ones in nine projects, including...
Fukuoka Holds Emergency Meeting to Address Monkey Attacks
In response to recent monkey attacks in Fukuoka City, where children and women were injured, Fukuoka Prefecture held an emergency meeting with police and local hunting associations...
Chikuho Bank Expands Employee Pension Plan Nationwide
Chikuho Bank and the DC Promoting Organization have opened a Tokyo office to expand their corporate defined contribution pension plan nationwide...
Fukuoka Stock Exchange to Launch New Market for Professional Investors
The Fukuoka Stock Exchange announced the December 16 launch of the “Fukuoka Pro Market” (FPM) aimed at professional investors. The market will support startups and...
Kitakyushu Engages Youth to Combat Population Decline
Kitakyushu City has introduced the “Z Generation Partners” program to incorporate young people’s perspectives into city planning and initiatives...
Kyushu Trade Surplus Continues for Third Month, Driven by Strong Auto Exports
The Kyushu economic region, including Okinawa and Yamaguchi, reported a trade surplus of 144.8 billion yen in April, marking the third consecutive month of surplus...
Dynamic Pricing Introduced on Kyushu Shinkansen Between Hakata and Kumamoto
Starting in July, JR Kyushu will implement dynamic pricing for internet-only discount tickets on the Hakata-Kumamoto segment of the Kyushu Shinkansen...
Marinoa City Fukuoka Hosts Farewell Ferris Wheel Lottery
Marinoa City Fukuoka, a prominent commercial complex in Fukuoka's Nishi Ward, will close in August to make way for a new facility. As its final major event...